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Offline interfuse

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« Reply #30 on: November 29, 2006, 09:05:28 PM »
Shift the bike up into 5 or 6th and try pushing it. It should move forward with some force... but even that might be bad advice until you removed the smashed cover and check that there aren't any chuncks of metal in there...
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« Reply #31 on: November 29, 2006, 09:07:55 PM »
I made a new discovery, the point where the 4 pipes join into 1; 1 of the pipes was completely ripped apart from the others...

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« Reply #32 on: November 29, 2006, 09:12:49 PM »
I would NOT crank the motor.  Who knows what kind of crap (and pieces of the cover) are in the motor.  

I'm not an expert either but that dent in the frame looks pretty bad to me.  The ones I've seen are in that same spot but just flattened from sliding - not actually pushed in like that.
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« Reply #33 on: November 29, 2006, 10:11:46 PM »
This really sucks.

Now, I have a million other problems on top of the original recharging problem...

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« Reply #34 on: November 30, 2006, 01:07:40 PM »
forks are good? subframe is bent !! cant say much for the frame but id try to fix it deosnt seem to bad but dont start the motor till you get a cover and pull the oil pan off clean that out and put it back together! Thats just my opinion from what i seen!
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« Reply #35 on: November 30, 2006, 04:11:49 PM »
Surprisingly, the Forks are straight.

How should I fix the frame?

And, GSXR400 racer, do you still have the left engine cover? if so, can you please take a picture of it?

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« Reply #36 on: November 30, 2006, 05:32:48 PM »
i sincerely doubt the forks are straight to be honest  :roll:
but if they dont look bent, you can probably still ride with them.

i know from experience: my forks look straight, but they are bent. and i could clearly see when i removed them
(i once lost grip on my front wheel when it was -7 degrees celsius and i was driving about 5km/h  :duh: )
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« Reply #37 on: December 01, 2006, 02:24:55 AM »
Dude, just move on. Sell it for parts on ebay and get something you can just sit on and ride off with. Life's too short...

"Crawling from the wreckage
Crawling from the wreckage
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Half my brain would get the message
Crawling from the wreckage
Crawling from the wreckage
Into a brand new car (bike)" :grin:

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« Reply #38 on: December 01, 2006, 05:51:17 PM »
It's starting to sound like a lost cause to repair, unless you really like to do the work for fun.

If you really want to repair keep a couple of things in mind.

1. Here in B.C. the frame repair would need to be certified by a DOT shop. Most mechanics will NOT take the risk. So the existing frame may be OK, but will likely NOT be legal.

2. Better make sure the front and rear wheels are aligned. You can do this with a board and a string. Set the string up 4-5" above the ground, get it to just touch the rear tire in two places, then measure to front and rear edges of the front tire. You should get the same measurement on both side of the bike. If not, then the frame, forks or swingarm is bent.

3. Check the forks. Loosen the pinch bolts in the triple clamps and rotate the tubes. They should turn easily with no movement of the lower sliders or axle. Stroke the forks looking for any binding. Small bends in the tubes can be straightened, but usually don't come back perfect.

Remember, you want a SAFE bike when your finished.
Paul
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« Reply #39 on: December 01, 2006, 10:34:23 PM »
Quote from: "Stealth"

And, GSXR400 racer, do you still have the left engine cover? if so, can you please take a picture of it?


The only one i have is a bit rashed has some jb weld on it i thought i had another one but for some reason i cant find it. If you still want a pic of that i wouldnt even know what to charge for it good ones go for good money and one mans junk is another mans treasure me i know a welder and if i were to ever need it id just go get it welded up. so if you still want a pic and want to by it have a look and shot me a price! If you dont want to even bother then i wont take a pic
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« Reply #40 on: December 02, 2006, 11:02:45 AM »
Okay, im a lil confused here.

Is it just scratched up?
Can it still be bolted on?
or Do you have to weld it on?
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« Reply #41 on: December 02, 2006, 04:44:48 PM »
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« Reply #42 on: December 02, 2006, 09:36:00 PM »
How much are you willing to let it go at?

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« Reply #43 on: December 02, 2006, 09:38:39 PM »
Fix your profile so people know where you are! Thanks $40.00 if out of the USA shipped $30.00 if in the USA
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« Reply #44 on: December 03, 2006, 12:32:54 PM »
The design of this cover is a little different from the original,
would this still fit tight?