got caught out by some muddy leaves ....

Zeus · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Karma :

the bike went down on its right hand side, picked up a few dents and scratches. it's also leaking oil (see pic)

https://www.diigo.com/file/image/rdppoaszcdpqrrrabzboqorpdp/2014-11-01+14.49.402.jpg

any suggestions as to how i can plug that hole and stop it leaking?

thanks.
mike.

Minty · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Karma :

Take it off, clean it, degrease it and then chemical metal?

I have never used it myself mind.
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qarka · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Karma :

Best thing would be a new cover.......however I fixed a much worse hole in my chinese POS 125cc crankcase using chemical metal Embarassed

, this was in a secluded place thankfully (front sprocket area). It's still going strong (sold it 5 years ago and still spot it sometimes Twisted Evil

).

Wouldn't dream of doing such a bodge nowadays. If you do go down that road.. take the cover off before you do it, and be aware that if you try and sell the bike later people will ask questions.
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YBR Ric · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Karma :

Used it with great results after a footrest punched a hole (that you could put your finger through) in the casework when my bike was run over whilst unattended in a car park by a reversing lorry.

Chemical Metal it for now and take your time looking for a cheap replacement cover, then fit it prior to any potential buyers viewing the bike - unless the cover costs less than the chemical metal!

Zeus · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Karma :

general consensus seems to be buy a new one. second hand ones on fleabay are £35ish, and all in usa so long delivery time. was going to part exchange bike soon as well. i'm tempted just to bodge it.

will i have to drain oil before i remove cover?

cheers.
mike.

Pol Anorl · Banned Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Karma :

alt tab · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Apr 2014 Karma :

The mighty Zeus humbled by a smattering of leaves?!

skatefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Karma :

Another for chemical metal.
Fixed a crack on my old chinese 125 and currently holding the oil in my peugeot 307 as well Thumbs Up

-Jvr

Conzar · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Karma :

Is it a r1 or r6?
What year?
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Conzar · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Karma :

R6: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R6-5EB-5MT-Timing-chain-engine-cover-RHS-/171526573684?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item27efc7ce74
R1:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1-Timing-Cover-To-Fit-4XV-5JJ-5PW-Models-1997-2003-/181562374102?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2a45f5f7d6
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evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

I fixed a cracked case on my old zx6 with just 2 part epoxy, applied to the inside of a degreased case.

Made a well with blue tac and the webbing of the case, then pooled the epoxy into it. Let it dry overnight in the house.

Was on the bike for 20k miles and never leaked.
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