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Message started by Tocsik on 03/29/21 at 15:20:03

Title: li'l crack in the oil filter cover
Post by Tocsik on 03/29/21 at 15:20:03

I was doing an oil change this weekend (23K) and found this small crack around the lower bolt hole of the oil filter cover. It seems fine as I don't see the crack on the inside and these motors are low pressure anyway. So I guess this is more of a fascinoma than a question. Bike hasn't been dropped and I'm always very careful when putting the filter, spring etc. back in b/c of the stories I read of some folks breaking the oil filter cover.
Anyone else reusing both rubber O-rings for a reeeeeally long time? Mine have held up great! They sure last a heckuva lot longer than our brake pads :-/.

Title: Re: li'l crack in the oil filter cover
Post by DragBikeMike on 03/29/21 at 16:22:06

When I enlarge your picture the indication looks more like a cut than a crack. I can see the bottom of the defect. I don't think its a crack. It looks like something sharp scraped/gouged the cover.

Title: Re: li'l crack in the oil filter cover
Post by Tocsik on 03/29/21 at 19:02:58

I believe you are correct, DBM. I zoomed up the originals. Amazing how good the cameras on our phones are now. And sad how bad my eyes are getting!

Title: Re: li'l crack in the oil filter cover
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/29/21 at 20:27:38

I'm not Saying it's aliens
But

It's ALIENS!!!!