Chain smashed up my clutch cover

[Maverick.Marq]

So after a nice spirited ride in the twisties, I was on my way home and my chain decided to break at the master link and throw it's self through my clutch cover, taking the push pin and some mounts with it.

follow the link for pictures https://plus.google.com/101600413491...ts/MDvvVL8Z2U7

I was wondering if you guys had any advice for me,

buy a new bike,
throw a bigger engine in there,
ect.

my main issue with buying a new bike is that I would like a sport / super sport / sport touring and I just gent bent over a barrel when it comes to insurance.

was looking at an affordable 2003 r6, insurance companies wanted anywhere from $3000 - $14,000

the problem with fixing it with a new engine is that the bike isn't that nice cosmetically, 2nd gear was starting to go, and clutch was slipping at high rpm. but as a plus it does have upgraded suspension, and I just got my carbs nice and right this summer.

lemme know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Marc

[92xjunker]

???? New engine would fix 75% if your problems.

[steves]

Was there any damage to the countershaft or engine case itself?

[Maverick.Marq]

Was there any damage to the countershaft or engine case itself?

Yeah steves. the mounts for the clutch cover are smashed, I assume half the clutch pin is still in the engine, and the diaphram thing the pin goes into looks split.

[steves]

Depends on how much you want to spend then, and if you can source a motor.

I would probably put a new motor in myself.

[shpielers]

Doesn't seem THAT bad. Pulling the other half of that pin out won't be hard, it's just being held in by an oil seal which is replaceable. Just did the one on my 1100 on Monday. New covers aren't terribly expensive, new cable isn't expensive, a new shift fork isn't expensive, neither is a clutch pack. Personally I'd fix it, but I also like projects and wrenching. And not paying like 800 for an engine. I don't think the cover needs ALL those mounts, so if you're missing 1 or 2...loctite on the remaining bolts?

Either way, definitely not a new bike.

My .$02

[Maverick.Marq]

I think that engine was on it's way out anyways, pretty rumbly above 6krpm

I guess I have all winter to find a replacement engine. ebay seems pretty sparse on engines these days.

[shpielers]

You can drop in a B6 engine too. Only bandit engine you ever see posts about is the 1200 but the 600 fits too

[Kreylyn]

So after a nice spirited ride in the twisties, I was on my way home and my chain decided to break at the master link and throw it's self through my clutch cover, taking the push pin and some mounts with it.

follow the link for pictures https://plus.google.com/101600413491...ts/MDvvVL8Z2U7

I was wondering if you guys had any advice for me,

buy a new bike,
throw a bigger engine in there,
ect.

my main issue with buying a new bike is that I would like a sport / super sport / sport touring and I just gent bent over a barrel when it comes to insurance.

was looking at an affordable 2003 r6, insurance companies wanted anywhere from $3000 - $14,000

the problem with fixing it with a new engine is that the bike isn't that nice cosmetically, 2nd gear was starting to go, and clutch was slipping at high rpm. but as a plus it does have upgraded suspension, and I just got my carbs nice and right this summer.

lemme know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Marc

A new cover and push rod, your back to where you started.


It's not a dire as you think it is.


Krey

[Maverick.Marq]

Do you guys know how swappable the sprocket cover is? I'm assuming all pre 600 are the same, but post or pre 750?

I really wish replacement engines weren't so expensive! who's hiding all the b12s!

[steves]

All years Pre and Post/600 and 750 will work.

[ThAzKat]

Yep replace the cover and the bent pin, new chain and sprockets. Ready to ride!
If, I don't feel it is necessary, you want to upgrade engine. You have a few options.

[Maverick.Marq]

I need to get inside the engine, check for bent shift pins, and see if my clutch plates do indeed need replacing,

wishlist
new clutch
factory pro shift kit
clutch push rod
sprocket cover
new chain / sprockets

even with shipping to canada repair is probably cheaper than new engine

[shpielers]

Well you'd still need new chain and sprockets even with a new engine so...MUCH cheaper

[Maverick.Marq]

So tomorrow I'm going to go see a 2000 750 with wrecked plastics but apparently a decent engine, whole bike for 1000 bucks but hopefully can talk him down.

a full donor bike should be sufficient in solving my issues

all the salvage yards apparently didn't have any donor engines (even though we have so many possible swaps available)