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 Post subject: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 23 Sep 2010 22:51 
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got a broken crank case cover where the gear lever got ripped out of it. I now wonder if anyone knows, can it be repaired? :idea:


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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 23 Sep 2010 23:16 
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Prob cheaper to replace it? I think they are cast.. hard to fix.
Transmission fluid will be coming out of that hole if you don't get it sealed up nicely.

Prob easy to get a second hand one on eBay or whatever. Generally called "Primary Cover"

Or get this - http://www.harleycustom.co.uk/L2-Harley ... 6-509.html

Doesn't look cheap.


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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 23 Sep 2010 23:17 
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Anything can be fixed. It just depends on whether it is financially viable compared to replacement.

If you are competent with your hands, this may help. ;)

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp? ... 0(5%20rods)&gclid=CIHOp7XLnqQCFUj-2Aod7nYmEg

HTH.
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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 23 Sep 2010 23:29 
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mojomick wrote:
Anything can be fixed. It just depends on whether it is financially viable compared to replacement.

If you are competent with your hands, this may help. ;)

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp? ... 0(5%20rods)&gclid=CIHOp7XLnqQCFUj-2Aod7nYmEg

HTH.
Mick.



I'd say a new cover would be best, but have to agree with Mick, for small nidgery stuff, that Lumiweld works a treat. Use a big torch and keep the stainless 'scratcher' clean ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 23 Sep 2010 23:38 
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Obviously, you have to degrease it meticulously and it's not very good if the casting has a magnesium content (but I expect HD were too cheap to add that to the mixture of Wensleydale ;) ) as it melts before the rod.
You would also have to ensure that the jointing faces have not distorted. A piece of glass is good for this, but not from your bathroom. ;) lOl

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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 09:24 
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I would try and get a secondhand one as the vibes from these engines may have an effect on repairs

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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 09:31 
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Cheers for all the suggestions guys, tried to get a second hand one for month but no luck.
Will have to be a new one then ;)


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PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 09:46 
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The only one I can come up with is for a Blast - same type of parts, but NO IDEA if it would work or could be adapted.
http://www.buellsterparts.com/product.s ... egoryId=-1

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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 09:46 
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Will a sportster one fit?
There are Buell ones on eBay america


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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 09:57 
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yourguitarhero wrote:
There are Buell ones on eBay america

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buell-XB ... 1e5e7e5d5a

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PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 10:52 
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dj1000 wrote:
Cheers for all the suggestions guys, tried to get a second hand one for month but no luck.
Will have to be a new one then ;)


I think I know where there is a 2nd hand one. I'll probably be seeing the guy Saturday...

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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 12:27 
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I've seen a few of those sorts of holes repaired at track days using chemical metal. Comes in two tubes and you just mix it like araldite and spatula it on. Won't look very pretty, but it'll get you back on the road.


Edited to add link, check the reviews.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... Bid=t#dtab


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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 12:30 
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coppersaucepipe wrote:
I've seen a few of those sorts of holes repaired at track days using chemical metal. Comes in two tubes and you just mix it like araldite and spatula it on. Won't look very pretty, but it'll get you back on the road.


It can be made to look pretty with a bit of time and effort. We used to use a product called Belzona Emetal on mining machinery, it could be filed, tapped, drilled, machined et cetera.... the stuff you describe is a similar thing.

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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 13:38 
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pash wrote:
dj1000 wrote:
Cheers for all the suggestions guys, tried to get a second hand one for month but no luck.
Will have to be a new one then ;)


I think I know where there is a 2nd hand one. I'll probably be seeing the guy Saturday...


Cheers Pash, would be great if I finally get a second hand one :yup:


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 Post subject: Re: Can this be repaired
PostPosted: 24 Sep 2010 14:03 
Yes it can, as said, be fixed but I would replace it if it was mine.


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