Hole in Oil Strainer Cover.

[pnwrider]

Today I was riding the Lockhart Basin Road and in the process I managed to put a rock through the skid plate and cracked the bottom of the case. I was able to lay the bike on its side and put some JB weld on it and ride it out. But I do not trust my patch job to ride it all the way to Whitehorse so I think I am going to get it welded.

I am Camping in Moab UT tonight, does anyone know of a good tig welder in around here?

Now that I am typing this I am realizing that I will likely need a new gasket even if I get it welded so I might just order the part and have it shipped here. Does anyone know of a good online parts place that ships fast?

Over all it has been a great trip with a few set backs. I will try and post some photos up later.

-Ryan
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[~TABASCO~]

I'll weld it for free for you if you can get it to me...

 

[JonnyCinco]

www.mrcycles.com

 

[tomatocity]

Check with...

http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/

Arrowhead Motorsports
2970 Desert Road
Moab, UT 84532
moabmc@citlink.net
Hours M - F 8/6 Mtn. Time

They have been in Moab for many years and should be able to take care of all your needs.

 

[tomatocity]

Ryan, sorry to hear about the damage and being stranded. Check your PM.

 

[stevepsd]

Since Moab is a 4x4 mecca, there should be lots of welders around. Here are a few places to try, that are welders, welding supply or who could point you in the right direction.

What skid do you have?

Good luck!

Moab Small Engines & Welding
(435) 259-2247
2920 Spanish Valley Dr, Moab, UT 84532

Moab Powersports & Rentals
1082 South Main
Moab, UT 84532
435-259-7800


Desert Iron Artist Blacksmith/Welder
2940 E Bench Rd, Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-1170


Grand Valley Oxygen Inc
(800) 699-4360
446 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532

 

[dcstrom]

Sorry to hear it Ryan - what kind of rock, what skidplate? Hope u get it fixed soon.

 

[pnwrider]

Thanks for offer TABASCO, and thanks everyone else for all the information! I am going to check out some of the places in town tomorrow, if I can get it welded for under a hundred I will probably get it done so it can be done and over with. If not I will order the part and have it shipped somewhere along my route and put it one later. If I do this, then tomorrow I will clean up the JB weld and put on another coat.

I have a Touratech skid plate, I was moving along at a good clip when my front tire hit a long skinny rock, lets say about 5 inches by 10. The rock popped up in such a way that one end hit the skid plate and the other jammed into the ground. This caused the front of the bike to catapult into the air and leave the hole that you can see in the following pictures.


The picture of the skid plate does not do it justace, but shows that the area that was damaged was covered.

Thanks again for all the information.

-Ryan

 

[~TABASCO~]

That doesn't look like the pass over cover for the dry sump.. That looks like the whole bottom case... It can be fixed but pretty tricky... Let us know how it works out.... Be safe ! ::008::

 

[stevepsd]

It looks like the oil strainer. Item # 20 in the attached pic of the parts manual.

Prices from BikeBandit.com

Strainer Cover (# 20): 23P-13417-00 $190.48

Gasket (#28): 23P-13414-00 $17.88

 

[num]

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damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn


This is why I'd like a little more ground clearance on the bike.


I've done this to the skid plate on my jeep, but that's made of steel so there was no impaling just a large dent and about 2 hours of hammering it out.

The good thing is you're in MOAB. if anyone in the world can weld custom stuff, it's the jeep community out there, they'd be happy to help you out, I love that area.
See if perhaps they can patch up the skid plate too, reinforce the front.

 

[Maxified]

Thanks for offer TABASCO, and thanks everyone else for all the information! I am going to check out some of the places in town tomorrow, if I can get it welded for under a hundred I will probably get it done so it can be done and over with. If not I will order the part and have it shipped somewhere along my route and put it one later. If I do this, then tomorrow I will clean up the JB weld and put on another coat.
I have a Touratech skid plate, I was moving along at a good clip when my front tire hit a long skinny rock, lets say about 5 inches by 10. The rock popped up in such a way that one end hit the skid plate and the other jammed into the ground. This caused the front of the bike to catapult into the air and leave the hole that you can see in the following pictures.
The picture of the skid plate does not do it justace, but shows that the area that was damaged was covered.

Ouch!! Sorry you experienced a little "extra" on your trip. Thanks goodness for JB Weld, eh? That reminds me to check the expiration date on mine...

Hope you can get it repaired quickly and rightly.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Yea, Ive read about carrying JB weld on RR many times.. .I have a ton of it at the shop but I need to add a new package to the bike supplies when leaving town... Defiantly save ya !!!

 

[NoMorBills]

JB saved a Bm'rs oil filter in Death Valley. Made it all the way to Victorville not a drop.

That incident is what made me upgrade from the Yama plate to a AltRider.

 

[Combo]

Yea, Ive read about carrying JB weld on RR many times.. .I have a ton of it at the shop but I need to add a new package to the bike supplies when leaving town... Defiantly save ya !!!

JB Weld and a small amount of steel wool. Mix it together and you will have a very strong patch job. I have used this a few times and works better than just using JB Weld alone. It will fill and seal gaps, cracks, and voids better. ::008::

 

[tomatocity]

JB Weld and a small amout of steel wool. Mix it together and you will have a very strong patch job. I have used this a few times and works better than just using JB Weld alone. It will fill and seal gaps, cracks, and voids better. ::008::

Just added that to my Tool list. Thanks.

 

[~TABASCO~]

JB Weld and a small amount of steel wool. Mix it together and you will have a very strong patch job. I have used this a few times and works better than just using JB Weld alone. It will fill and seal gaps, cracks, and voids better. ::008::

Thanks bud ! Will do

 

[jmoore]

Never heard of the steel wool bit before, will be in my kit also. thanks ::008::

 

[Combo]

Another tip for steel wool. Be extra careful of your storage for it and the battery!

Steel wool and Battery 1 min fire.wmv



Ryan, I hope you get your bike repaired and let us know how it goes.

 

[jajpko]

Another tip for steel wool. Be extra careful of your storage for it!

Steel wool and Battery 1 min fire.wmv



Ryan, I hope you get your bike repaired and let us know how it goes.

That's a great idea! I bet you could use a 12v lead off the bike and do the same thing. I don't normally carry a 9v battery..