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Message started by Moarpower on 09/03/23 at 01:09:39

Title: Cracked Clutch Cover
Post by Moarpower on 09/03/23 at 01:09:39

Hey guys, noticed a small crack in the clutch cover today during reassembly. Worth fixing or replace?
I thought it was just a scratch but when torquing down after fitting the new gasket I hear it make that dreaded 'tink' sound.
If anyone has a spare cover they'd sell and ship to Australia please let me know. Would rather buy from you guys than eBay if the price is right.

Title: Re: Cracked Clutch Cover
Post by DragBikeMike on 09/03/23 at 02:55:54

That is bad news. The crack runs into your oil passage. It's the passage that connects your oil pump discharge to the oil filter, so there is significant pressure involved.

Title: Re: Cracked Clutch Cover
Post by Moarpower on 09/03/23 at 05:17:18

Yep. I'm just going to look for another one. I don't think the cost of repair will be any cheaper

Title: Re: Cracked Clutch Cover
Post by Dave on 09/03/23 at 11:34:23

Why did it crack?

Something had to be installed improperly for there to be stress on the cover and the resulting crack as you tightened the screws.

I believe you should use this cover to discover the issue - before you try to install a replacement.

Title: Re: Cracked Clutch Cover
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/03/23 at 13:42:33

Definitely.

Title: Re: Cracked Clutch Cover
Post by Moarpower on 09/03/23 at 14:11:13

The crack was present when I bought the bike. I just thought it was a scratch. It does look like the cover was dropped at some point near the crack. That or it was over torqued with a badly fitted gasket.