Have you ever seen a case break like this

[bbshadow49]

Check out my pics below.

I am pretty pissed about this, the chain flew off my bike and i guess it banged the shifter and broke it?? i dont know its crazy. thats what you get for letting other ppl ride your bike.

anyway . what are thoughts on welding, i really think it depends on the break. also what materials is this case made out of.

 

[Blaaster]

The case is cast aluminium and weld able .

It may pay though to buy a used one.

What do other people have to do with the shifter shaft breaking the case from the chain coming off, I am confused?

 

[bbshadow49]

The case is cast aluminium and weld able .

It may pay though to buy a used one.

What do other people have to do with the shifter shaft breaking the case from the chain coming off, I am confused?

would it have happened if i was riding? maybe not. we were riding through a rock quarry , lol the rocks always hit the bottom end

im not paying for the welding. i give my welder alot of business. so i guess my question is. once its welded. does anyone foresee any problems when i start it .

 

[Larry's Shee]

So he's responsible for your lack of maintenance? Thrown chain causes that break.

 

[98blaster]

I had one that looked identical to that a few weeks ago, it can be welded an will have no issues if done correctly, but would highly recommend using a tig welder, I oppted for changing the case an having mine welded for a spare, while your in there youd be a fool not to freshen up the bottom end, crank, bearings, seals, etc.

 

[Wifesblaster]

would it have happened if i was riding? maybe not. we were riding through a rock quarry , lol the rocks always hit the bottom end

im not paying for the welding. i give my welder alot of business. so i guess my question is. once its welded. does anyone foresee any problems when i start it .

Well if you put straight gas in the bike and I fried the top end while riding it, who is at fault? You can not hold other people responsible for breaking something that was due to lack of maintenance or neglect.

 

[bbshadow49]

thanks blaster 98 for answering my question

 

[79 bronco]

I can't quite tell in the 2nd pic, but do i see the lower chain roller missing?

 

[Herpderplol]

I see that too 79

I just got a new chain and sprocket because my brother ordered one. wasnt quite due, but i dont want to be in your situation so i spent the money to save money

 

[Blaner]

This type of breakage is common. Happens when the chain bundles up between the shifter and the casing after it snaps. Weld it. Just make sure you get the alignment of the shifter hole correct.

 

[bbshadow49]

i hate bringing up old threads, but this blaster was welded in the picture above and then it started leaking oil again. i guess my welder didnt really do a good job but , i searched blasterforum for DURAFIX , should my guy just grind down his weld that he made and start all over ? im afraid the grindings could possibly get into the engine or something.

i know you all want me to get a new case , but that takes so much time/money

 

[bansheedave]

Have him grind it and re weld it.

 

[Awk08]

is the shaft seal leaking or at the weld ?

if it's welded solid and is not moving ?
it's possible to just use some quik-steel to seal it.
be sure to clean the area very good, sand it then brake clean, and apply a nice even layer of the quik-steel

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Blue-Magic-QuikSteel-Epoxy-Putty-2-oz/17134766

 

[Herpderplol]

i buy that stuff from o'rielys stores. they all have it by the counter

 

[Larry's Shee]

Is the weld leaking or did the seal maybe get fugged during welding?

 

[bbshadow49]

Is the weld leaking or did the seal maybe get fugged during welding?

Wait what do you mean is the seal leaking?

 

[Bluesman]

The shift shaft seal. If you didn't replace it, guaranteed, it got cooked from welding near it.