Hmm. OUTCH ! case saver? broken!

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Hmm. OUTCH ! case saver? broken!

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The chain master clip went out :shock: The chain went out too :shock: ...

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I found my chain in a water hole and I installed my spare master clip :evil: I can not see any leak.

My Idea is to glue the thing with JBWELD and maybe someday get the thing welded....

look :shock: :shock:

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Post by IdahoCharley »

Outch is right. I really would not worry too much about this - getting it welded and then the hole retapping is likely the best thing to do:

BUT- FWIW - I took the guards off on our bikes since the build-up of mud/combined with brush/weeds,seemed to cause more wear and problems than I thought was associated the chance associated with breaking a chain. On the KDX you can remove the guard and leave the case saver chain deflector if you want to have the best of both worlds.

P.S. I think I remember you getting your finger caught between a chain an sprocket - so YOU may be a "SPECIAL CASE" of needing the guard left in place - :lol: :lol: :lol: :roll: :grin:
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Post by Indawoods »

PLEASE use the case saver!

I had an Indian 175 and removed the guard... chain broke, case busted... lost pieces... end of vintage Indian 175. :evil:


Ever wonder what the damage would have been if it wasn't there? :hmm:
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Post by m0rie »

I'm with IC, that should be a pretty simple weld. Lots of material and its not a load bearing piece.
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yes i think the case saver is important too...Here is the proof :blink:

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Post by 2001kdx »

Hey quebec, This just recently happened to me, What did you do with it?
I plan on getting mine JB welded, and having a friend get the bolt out that is stuck inside. Inda's 2 cents kinda made me realize running without is not worth it.
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Post by scheckaet »

I plan on getting mine JB welded
I doubt it'll be strong enough. (vibration, shocks...)
I'm sure there is a way to weld it, that's aluminium right?
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I'll think it will do just fine, bike should be sold in a matter of weeks. The aluminum weld isn't the problem, the stuck bolt is worse!
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post some pics if you can
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Post by kdxquebec »

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2001kdx wrote:Hey quebec, This just recently happened to me, What did you do with it?
Nothing is done at this time. :roll:

This is the next point in the "to do list"


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Post by Oldschool »

I would fabricate something to attach the case saver to the bolt in front of it ( Face of the fly wheel cover) and forget about blown out one.
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Post by canyncarvr »

Curious...by the term 'case saver' is everyone referring to the same thing? Usually the outer part is the chain/sprocket guard and the INside part is the case saver? I've heard each part referred to differently by lot'sa folks.

Like: 'On the KDX you can remove the guard and leave the case saver..'

..is the way I've thought of the two.

I know some consider the 'guard' to be the 'case saver'.

Which is it?

More tomato tomahtoe?


A good warning KD-Q.. Just last weekend I was looking for my master link clip to keep track of side plate counts. Couldn't find it. It wasn't there!

That's not the first time I've lost a clip. They wear out rubbing on the chain guide. No...it doesn't matter what kind you have, they all do it.

So...CHECK it once in a while. When the clip starts looking wafer-like..replace it!

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Here is my picture, I had a bit of trouble trying to put it in my reply, so I linked it. You can see the damage here.

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*edit* I fixed it.... Indawoods :wink:
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Post by 2001kdx »

Successfully done! JB welded, and bolt drilled out. I'll go for a test ride once I get my Brand new Chain/Sprockets/BrakePads/Tire on.
We'll see if JB will hold, KDX-Q
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