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Damage to outter cover
Posted: 07:05 pm Sep 20 2006
by masskdxer
I have a 2005 kdx200 that I noticed I had been loosing some transmission fluid after riding. I took a better look today and I found a small hole on the cover behind the kick starter ( the one with the window to check tranny fluid level).....Can that be repaired with that liquid steel stuff? or should I just get it over with and spend the $50 plus the gasket?The second question would be....Is it possible it is still under warranty with kawasaki?Anybody else have this problem?I bought the bike as a leftover in March and it only has 300 miles so far. Any help would be appreciated....Thanks
Posted: 07:09 pm Sep 20 2006
by Indawoods
Is the hole a casting flaw or worn in or punctured? Ma Kaw may bite the bullet on it if it is a casting flaw... otherwise forget it.
The casing is not presurized so you could easily fill it with some Liquid steel or other epoxy from the inside so you don't ugly up the outer beauty of the bike!
And you probably won't need a new gasket either.... I have had my case off a dozen times this year on the same gasket.... no leaks.
Posted: 07:45 pm Sep 20 2006
by motorider200
I have used JB Weld to fix that sort of problem and it held up just fine.
Posted: 08:07 pm Sep 20 2006
by masskdxer
Thanks guys.....just wanted to make sure
Posted: 11:32 pm Sep 20 2006
by IdahoCharley
Two comments
1. You should have a six month warranty on the bike so March to Sept is close and most dealers will honor an item even if a few weeks over the offcial period. That said - ditto what Indawoods said - must be a warranty type problem.
2. Epoxy fixs of small cracks or punctures are pretty common fixes on things like the clutch cover or ignition cover. Just be sure to clean the "wound" well prior to applying the epoxy. Dremel tool cleaning or even carb or brake cleaner followed by some light scuffing of the cover in the area of the fix will normally allow the epoxy to adhere.
FWIW - Personally I like to keep these type of fixes visible on the outside of the cover with minimal intrusion of the epoxy within the cover. My rational is that if the epoxy is going to break loose from the cover due to lack of adhesion or a second incident in this particular area I don't want the material falling inside my engine cases.