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 Mon 8th Feb 2010, 06:47 PM
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 sticking around Group: Member Posts: 24 Joined: 7 Dec 08 From: Tel Aviv, Israel Member No.: 6,030 TDM model: 2003  |
Hello everyone.
Few hours ago I got myself into little accident and as a result my clutch cover plate got a new whole in it   Little oil got out, while the bike was on it's side, so the question is, if general oil level is OK, can I carefully drive to the shop for repairs or I need an evacuate it with a track? My guess was that as long as no oil leakage I can carefully drive (it's about 15-20 minutes away). Please help me understand what are the cons of driving like this, even for a short distance? |
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 07:26 PM
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 Knight of Postsalot  Group: Supporting Member (thanks) Posts: 654 Joined: 17 Mar 06 From: Colne Valley Member No.: 13 TDM model: 2002 |
QUOTE(DrGre @ Mon 8th Feb 2010, 05:47 PM)  Hello everyone. Few hours ago I got myself into little accident and as a result my clutch cover plate got a new whole in it Little oil got out, while the bike was on it's side, so the question is, if general oil level is OK, can I carefully drive to the shop for repairs or I need an evacuate it with a track? My guess was that as long as no oil leakage I can carefully drive (it's about 15-20 minutes away). Please help me understand what are the cons of driving like this, even for a short distance? What a bummer Besides the issue of oil coming out of the fracture, which I suspect it will once the clutch basket starts spinning round and whipping up the oil, I think my main concern would be possible contact of the clutch basket with the metal that has been pushed in. This may result in abrasion between the basket and the case, machining off fine particles of alloy which could the circulate around the engine doing untold damage. If in doubt, bottle out. I would transport the bike home and repair it at your own sweet pace. I'm sure other opinions will follow. Ignore them if they suggest riding the bike home !! BD --------------------    YAMAHA TDM900 - built to cruise YAMAHA SR500 - built to abuse YAMAHA TYZ250 - built to bruise - stolen (bassads) YAMAHA XT500 - not yet built My only fault is my modesty |
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 07:29 PM
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 Carpe fan Group: Member Posts: 196 Joined: 22 Jul 08 From: Jastrebarsko, Croatia Member No.: 4,518 TDM model: 1991 |
I can't really tell how bad the leak is from the picture but I'd think the clutch plates spinning around would force the oil out of the hole and you'd run out of the stuff fairly quickly. I'm erring on the side of caution here, only you know how bad it is but I'd say best not to ride it. Hope the rest of the bike fared better
Edit: Snap! I hadn't thought about the bend casing touching the basket, good point. Best not to even run it then! This post has been edited by steveearwig: Mon 8th Feb 2010, 07:29 PM |
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 07:51 PM
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sticking around Group: Member Posts: 24 Joined: 7 Dec 08 From: Tel Aviv, Israel Member No.: 6,030 TDM model: 2003 |
Thanks for fast response, lads!
QUOTE(big dave @ Mon 8th Feb 2010, 08:26 PM) possible contact of the clutch basket with the metal that has been pushed in. This may result in abrasion between the basket and the case, machining off fine particles of alloy which could the circulate around the engine doing untold damage. I can't see through it, but it doesn't look too deep, but point taken, cheers. any other thoughts? QUOTE(steveearwig @ Mon 8th Feb 2010, 08:29 PM) Hope the rest of the bike fared better well, most of the hit was on Givi engine guard, thank God previus owner got it installed, other than that - minor stuff... |
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 07:51 PM
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seems to like Carpe Group: Member Posts: 41 Joined: 10 Dec 09 From: Boise Idaho Member No.: 17,571 TDM model: 1992 |
QUOTE(steveearwig @ Mon 8th Feb 2010, 11:29 AM) I can't really tell how bad the leak is from the picture but I'd think the clutch plates spinning around would force the oil out of the hole and you'd run out of the stuff fairly quickly. I'm erring on the side of caution here, only you know how bad it is but I'd say best not to ride it. Hope the rest of the bike fared better Edit: Snap! I hadn't thought about the bend casing touching the basket, good point. Best not to even run it then! If You need a spare I got one its for a MK1 but I'm sure it fit all Mk2 as well let me know if interested. |
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 08:25 PM
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Carpe groupie Group: Supporting Member (thanks) Posts: 200 Joined: 11 Mar 07 From: north west Member No.: 1,252 TDM model: 2004 |
there,s one on ebay yamaha tdm 900 item 300305335978
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 08:36 PM
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 is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....? Group: Supporting Member (thanks) Posts: 8,450 Joined: 17 Mar 06 From: Le Havre Member No.: 19 TDM model: 1999 |
Bad luck DrGre, i hope the scratched (or is it dented?) frame doesn't lead to the bike being 'written off'.
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Mon 8th Feb 2010, 10:37 PM
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 Carpe groupie Group: Supporting Member (thanks) Posts: 252 Joined: 6 Mar 09 From: Bern, Switzerland Member No.: 8,909 TDM model: 1991 |
Thats a bit of bad luck! I had a friend who lost his chain at speed which knocked a big hole out of the clutch cover... He filled it in with an industrial quality version of jb weld, and did some fine sanding and it works without a problem for many a moon now... I guess you could always get a new one though. BTW definitely dont ride it. I have my motor apart at the moment, and I can tell you its not much clearance under that cover. It will probably do just exactly what dave suggested.
-------------------- Brian
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Tue 9th Feb 2010, 01:29 AM
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sticking around Group: Member Posts: 24 Joined: 7 Dec 08 From: Tel Aviv, Israel Member No.: 6,030 TDM model: 2003 |
Yep, bad luck indeed
But thanks for support and advises! A lot of useful info when you need it most. I don't think I will ride it after all said above. Thanks again. @Bobman13, I'd love to, but I don't believe it's same part number, and I'm not sure it'll fit, since such a big difference between the engines. |
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Wed 10th Feb 2010, 11:38 PM
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sticking around Group: Member Posts: 24 Joined: 7 Dec 08 From: Tel Aviv, Israel Member No.: 6,030 TDM model: 2003 |
Well, the bike is in the shop for now, since they out of stock of clutch covers (and it'll take awhile till the new one arrives),
I think I'm gonna go for temporary solution and try to weld it maybe, of course I'll need to make sure nothing sticks out from the inside. As you could see I got my right footrest got trashed as well (I suspect that the whole in the clutch cover comes from it, that got caught between the cover and the ground). Do you know which models of riders footrests will fit a niner? P.S. In case someone looking for front brake lever, you may check one of the listed models, that should fit as well: FZ6-N 04-05 FZ6-NS 05 FZ6-S 04-05 MT03 BT1100 05-06 FJR1300 03-05 FJR1300 A 03-05 XJR1300 04-05 BT1100 05-06 FJR1300 03-05 FJR1300 A 03-05 XJR1300 04-05 This post has been edited by DrGre: Wed 10th Feb 2010, 11:39 PM |
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