njbanshee Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 My chain popped off and cracked the bottom half of my bottom end. I bought a used bottom half of a bottom end to replace it. I dropped it off at a local bike shop to fix it and the guy said it might not work bacause the bottom ends are made to match each other. Is he right? He said he would give it a try and see what happened. If it works he will use it if not he will weld the crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 im not sure on that , but if u re did a top end case , id polish it just for kicks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Crack as in a fine line? Or cracked Like a chunk is missing? My chain popped off and cracked the bottom half of my bottom end. I bought a used bottom half of a bottom end to replace it. I dropped it off at a local bike shop to fix it and the guy said it might not work bacause the bottom ends are made to match each other. Is he right? He said he would give it a try and see what happened. If it works he will use it if not he will weld the crack. 417839[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbanshee Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Its a fine line crack in the case, but it did take another piece off that does not affect it holding oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endofitall9 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I've heard you take 2 different halves of cases to machine shops and have them matched to make sure they will work. I'm not 100% sure , its just word of mouth, maybe some other guys will chime in about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 JB weld my friend, you can get it from any hardware store Its a fine line crack in the case, but it did take another piece off that does not affect it holding oil. 417856[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Next time Make sure your chain is in good shape, and your sprocket. It came off because 1) It was worn out or 2) You did not have the proper tension. Also you might invest in a $30 Billet case saver the next time around...If you don't check your chain often. Keep your bike maintained better next time and you won't have to deal with replacing the cases. This happens all the time to people using worn out chains... I recomend getting a DID X-ring... If it was me I would definately replace the case and not mess with welding it... Not sure on the top and bottom issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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