hollisatp Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Ok so I finally got out to ride after my registration fiasco! It was running great, I went to climb a hill and it stalled at the top.. I decided to let it roll down backwards cause I know what happens when you turn the wheels going backwards. It picked up a little speed and then I must have either let go of the clutch or it slipped into gear. I heard a crack looked down and saw my gear oil leaking!! I looked at the side case, it was cracked but I thought this was the only piece. Got it home and when I took it apart I saw that the case cracked!! not just from the outside (inside of the cover) but on the inside of the case!! I noticed that the gear that the starter engages with had a chunk taken out so I moved the starter counterclockwise. The starter gear slides all the way PAST the second gear! SO I know I need a new case, dont know how hard it is going to be to change it, but anyone have any thoughts if there might be more broken pieces when I split the case? First time riding it in 3 years! Oh yeah anyone have a case they want to sell for cheap! :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 someone on here will have a case or fleabay. get a clymers manual. http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...c=56926&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowit Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 someone on here will have a case or fleabay. get a clymers manual. http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...c=56926&hl= Well I can honestly say I have not seen that one yet. Can you post a few pics of that mess?? I am rather confused as to the chain of events that took place. Were you trying to kick start the bike while rolling down or what? How fast were you rolling? Kinda sound like gear bind between the kick start gear and clutch. I would be looking for anything including a twisted crank shaft. If it was running and you popped that clutch while rolling backwards, that might just do it. You will have to share a bit more about this deal. Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisatp Posted April 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 [i think it has something to do with the kick starter gear and shaft.. the quad ran after that. I rode it home while it slowly leaked oil. the cracks are behind the kick starter shaft. I think it is only the bottom case that cracked but ill have to check. I have the engine out now, cylenders off and in the house.. Ill take some pics soon.. Any idea of things to do and not to do while I am doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisatp Posted April 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Ok so it looks like the kick starter unit did it... on the shaft there is a metal piece that stops the shaft from turning past a certain point.. well that piece is what broke the case. it must have wound up and released when I was rolling backwards? Can anyone tell me what needs to be replaced when I change the case? Do I need to get new seals and gaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisatp Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 found lower case for cheap but ad says that the engine broke a rod and it marked the case some... is this just cosmetics or will it effect the performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisatp Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Opinion needed... should I look to buy whole case or can I just buy the bottom?? I talked to one person and they said that you want to buy the whole thing because they will match up? Does the case change shape over time???????? Can the case be welded together? Edited April 2, 2007 by hollisatp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 get a whole case, .and why the F would you want to weld them together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisatp Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 get a whole case, .and why the F would you want to weld them together? Didnt know if that was a solution... While I have it apart is there and other mod that I can do that will not break the bank? Also my reeds have small gaps from the cage to the reed. Do they need to be replaced or can they be reversed? I was hoping to get it fixed quick but I cant get the parts quick enough so I might as well check out other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeboy02 Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Didnt know if that was a solution... While I have it apart is there and other mod that I can do that will not break the bank? Also my reeds have small gaps from the cage to the reed. Do they need to be replaced or can they be reversed? I was hoping to get it fixed quick but I cant get the parts quick enough so I might as well check out other options. Go with cases that are matched (came together) what reed cages do you have? If stock just replace them. I have vf3's and when I flipped them, they still hung open. If all the pieces are stil around, a good welder may be able to help you depending on how bad your case is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Oh did you mean to weld to broken parts of one half together? You could do that I suppose If you knew a good welder. Id still just get new ones though. It would just make me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeboy02 Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Oh did you mean to weld to broken parts of one half together? You could do that I suppose If you knew a good welder. Id still just get new ones though. It would just make me feel better. I agree with going brand new, lots of money will be spent to get all of the seals and bearings that go with that. My pockets would only permit me to find a good welder. Once again it all depends on how bad it is broken. Looking on ebay is not my choice because there could be other issues like warping, bad seals bearings, and who knows what other head aches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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