05-21-2016, 03:07 PM | #1 |
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skid plate - uh oh
So. While I was doing my oil change today, I took the skidplate off and while doing so, the front mounting bracket also came off
here you can see where it was mounted to the bike: I'm thinking my options are: 1) Leave the skidplate off 2) Find someone to weld the bracket back on 3) Grind off the other brakets and install the beefier skid plate *sigh* as for the oil change, it went smoothly, though with the center stand deployed, I could not get my oil pan exactly under the drain hole so I got oil all over the floor *again*. The oil looked dark to me, and there was a fair bit of sludgy stuff on the drain plug, but didn't notice any sizeable chunks. Oil strainers looked pretty much clean of debris, there may have been one or two bits of not sure what on the oil strainers, but I was unable to identify what they were. This was only my 2nd oil change at 1000 miles but I'm hoping to churn through the next 1000 miles much faster now that I am more comfortable riding. |
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05-21-2016, 03:14 PM | #2 |
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Replace it with the CSC aluminum skid. Half the work is already done! Click on my blog for install pics.
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05-21-2016, 05:02 PM | #3 |
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I would just leave it off unless you intend to take it on any dirt. The aluminum skid plate is very nice and keeps the front of the engine clean, but it's overkill for most riders.
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05-21-2016, 05:53 PM | #4 |
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If you want to achieve clean oil changes, put the bike on the side stand, and don't get the CSC skid pate.
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05-21-2016, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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Rx3 'ers, what is going on with the plate. Could a large access hole be drilled to accommodate a socket and also to allow the flow of oil through this hole . Thinking of , say a
1 1/4" to 1 1/2 " hole saw. I can't see what's going on when its mounted unless there is a frame causing issue, so just an idea.
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05-21-2016, 06:29 PM | #6 |
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Oh, OK I see the drain plug is not straight down but looking off to the side, got ya.
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05-21-2016, 07:54 PM | #7 |
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Ha! I think you mentioned the side stand last time also. Will note this in the maintenance sheet so I don't forget next time
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05-21-2016, 07:55 PM | #8 |
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I will probably leave it off for now but I intend to take the bike on dirt eventually
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05-21-2016, 08:29 PM | #9 | |
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05-21-2016, 08:33 PM | #10 | |
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also Spud is correct that the oil screen plugs and oil filter cap will dump right into your skid plate |
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05-21-2016, 09:02 PM | #11 |
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Woodlandsprite, if you get the CSC bash plate I'd recommend two mods before you mount it. The plate has a really tight fit on the upper right and along the right side. I'd cut some of that off:
You could even be more aggressive than my marks. The second suggestion is on the left side I'd cut a hole to give access to the plug you need to remove in order to find TDC so you can set the valve lash. I discovered this after this photo was taken and I have yet to make this mod because my mill is dedicated to another project. As for taking the plate off to change oil...I did not. The strainers will drop oil onto the plate and you will have a bit of mess but IMHO that's not a big deal. I installed a quick drain valve so dropping the oil is fairly painless and clean. If you go this route make sure you get the 16mm version. |
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05-21-2016, 09:36 PM | #12 |
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WoodlandSprite, an easy way to avoid getting oil all over the floor is to use some aluminum foil. Make the aluminum foil into a "V" channel so it will reach before the drain plug and into your oil collection container. (I usually fold Aluminum foil over twice so I have 4 layers... it's thicker/stronger that way.) Seems to work pretty well for me with a minimum of mess. My wife isn't so keen as I used up the last of the aluminum foil the last oil change.
As for the skid plate... I'd leave it off for now until you can take your bike to a muffler shop. They should be able to tack weld that back on for a few bucks - maybe $5-10, if that. Or you could use a couple of stainless steel radiator clamps to hold the bracket in its original position as a temporary fix and then re-attach the skid plate. |
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05-21-2016, 10:34 PM | #13 |
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My skid plate front mount broke twice. First it died of natural causes, as yours. I welded it ( a crappy job, I admit ) and the going over a trail I hit a large rock and it broke again. I fixed it on the spot using a rubber piece (from an old inner tube) and some zip ties. Results we're better than expected, in fact I noted a reduction in noise, some metallic tingle was now gone, so I leave it like that.
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05-21-2016, 11:11 PM | #14 |
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Rtking thanks for both tips. As I was watching it spill on the floor, my brain was trying to decide if I had anything nearby to redirect the flow also thanks for the radiator clamp suggestion and the direction towards a muffler shop. I had no idea where to potentially take it for a re-weld.
Juanro: I had contemplated zip ties also. Do you have a photo of your repair? Pyoungbl: thank you for your suggestions! I haven't access to a grinder, but if I decide to upgrade in the future, I will be sure to reference your suggestions! |
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05-22-2016, 03:11 AM | #15 | |
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I never use the inspection hole on the stator cover any more. If you use the inspection ports on the rocker cover, you don't need to modify the CSC skid plate on the left side.
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