Cracked the crankcase...

Zohar · 08-11-2008

While riding on the highway i got over a big rock and cracked my crank case
I took my bike to the mechanic and he said there are 2 options before replacing the crank to a new one:
1. Glue it with epoxy.
2. Weld the crankcase.

The first option doesnt really work because he put glue twice and it still leaking oil.
Welding it, from what i know, doesnt promise a permanent solution and i could be spending money for nothing.
Do i have any other options but to replace the oil crank case? $2000 for a new crankcase (including labor) is like almost half of the bike's worth :/

I got Vulcan 900 Custom 2007
Any advice would be highly appreciated! thanks!

Guitarosaur · 08-11-2008

JB Weld?

StarGate · 08-11-2008

Why wouldn't welding it be a permanent solution? Have you checked with a qualified welder or shop to see what the cost of welding would be?

Zohar · 08-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarGate

Why wouldn't welding it be a permanent solution? Have you checked with a qualified welder or shop to see what the cost of welding would be?

I asked 2 mechanics and the both said the same thing that it might not solve the problem, but since i know nothing about it i take their word.

StarGate · 08-12-2008

Hmm one mechanic willing to put glue on a cracked crankcase but also says that welding might not solve it? Seems a bit strange to me but since they can see it in person and are doing bike repairs for a living I won't be the one to dispute them.

QKENUF4U · 08-12-2008

weld it up, find a GOOD WELDER and you wont have a problem.

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Zohar Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 15	Cracked the crankcase... While riding on the highway i got over a big rock and cracked my crank case I took my bike to the mechanic and he said there are 2 options before replacing the crank to a new one: 1. Glue it with epoxy. 2. Weld the crankcase. The first option doesnt really work because he put glue twice and it still leaking oil. Welding it, from what i know, doesnt promise a permanent solution and i could be spending money for nothing. Do i have any other options but to replace the oil crank case? $2000 for a new crankcase (including labor) is like almost half of the bike's worth :/ I got Vulcan 900 Custom 2007 Any advice would be highly appreciated! thanks! Last edited by Zohar : 08-12-2008 at 11:59 AM.

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Guitarosaur potty-mouthed smart hiney BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 546	JB Weld? __________________ I AM the "crumple zone."

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StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Why wouldn't welding it be a permanent solution? Have you checked with a qualified welder or shop to see what the cost of welding would be? __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

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StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Hmm one mechanic willing to put glue on a cracked crankcase but also says that welding might not solve it? Seems a bit strange to me but since they can see it in person and are doing bike repairs for a living I won't be the one to dispute them. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

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QKENUF4U AZ's Official Mechanic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 3,650	weld it up, find a GOOD WELDER and you wont have a problem.

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