Engine gusset? Cracked case?
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From: Arkie
Engine gusset? Cracked case?
Doing a little polishing after a ride I discovered this crack. Not able to find any information in the service manual thought maybe somebody here had some thoughts on the issue. Any input would be appreciated
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If you're talking about that rectangular hole, it's made that way. My 07 has the exact same feature on the block/casing below the rear cylinder. And that bright line/step in the case is a mismatch in the manufacturing casting mold. Mine has it too. They machine the casing, leaving the bright line. On yours it looks like they didn't quite finish the machining and left a whisker up near the cylinder. If you look close at the whisker you'll see why they machine it.
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That is fine. The rectangular hole is there to put a lever in to help when splitting the cases.
There were some issues in later model bikes where due to the case sealant not being applied properly, oil would weep from this hole.
Is yours weeping oil?
There were some issues in later model bikes where due to the case sealant not being applied properly, oil would weep from this hole.
Is yours weeping oil?
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If its weeping oil, I'd seriously consider trading it in another bike. That's a very expensive and involved problem to fix.
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