Crack or normal!
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Crack or normal!
Just been cleaning my bike and notice what looks like a crack on the left side back of engine to the right of the spacer. Can anyone confirm this is actually the shape of the alloy or is it a crack (centre of the photo!
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well it seems this isn’t normal,so I definitely have an issue on mine!!! I’ve lightly sanded this out,but am assuming if it’s a crack then it will reappear!! Firstly, is it safe to use like this as I’m assuming this part carries the weight of the engine?and secondly,is there anything I can do apart from what seems like I’ve been duped and may have to swap my engine?
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I would simply keep an eye on it. It very well may have been a small defect in the cast when the engine was made, leaving the small line
Since you sanded it and it didn't open up it doesn't seem like a crack
But again, just keep watching it and see if it presents itself again . My 2 cents anyway.
Since you sanded it and it didn't open up it doesn't seem like a crack
But again, just keep watching it and see if it presents itself again . My 2 cents anyway.
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I would simply keep an eye on it. It very well may have been a small defect in the cast when the engine was made, leaving the small line
Since you sanded it and it didn't open up it doesn't seem like a crack
But again, just keep watching it and see if it presents itself again . My 2 cents anyway.
Since you sanded it and it didn't open up it doesn't seem like a crack
But again, just keep watching it and see if it presents itself again . My 2 cents anyway.
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