Something to watch out for: Cracked Ignition Cover

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by andyman, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. andyman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Nashville, TN Y'all
    I recently put my bike on on a stand to do linkage and swingarm maintenance. About 10 mins into the process, I noticed a puddle on the concrete. Upon inspection, I found that it was a puddle of oil. I use a Hyde Racing skidpan and apparently the oil had collected in there. When I placed the bike on the stand, the skidpan shape was changed enough to allow the puddle to drain out the hole in the skidpan. So I took it off, and started to look around for the leak.... it took me a while to find it.

    Apparently at some point, the shift lever was jammed into the ignition cover causing it to crack and leak. Actually more of a slow seep than a leak. Was really hard to find.

    I thought I'd post this in hopes of it helping someone else out.

    Happy Trails!

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    andyman, Feb 28, 2011
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  2. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    Yep, seen that a ton of times. Doesn't take much. Most likely a small spill you don't even remember. Shifter landed on a rock and put all that force in one tiny area.
    Colo moto, Feb 28, 2011
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  3. andyman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Nashville, TN Y'all
    Yeah, in these pics, it looks really obvious, but on the bike, I never even saw the crack. I just saw the shifter impact point and for lack of anything else, figured that was it. When I took it off, I noticed the crack. again, you'd think it would have been obvious... but b/c of it's position, the shift lever, etc, it wasn't.... so y'all keep your eyes peeled! :)

    Man... if I just knew someone who made billet ignition covers..... [IMG] I hope I can convince my wife that JB Weld just isn't a good solution here... especially since you have that lingering grey one that's just calling my name.
    andyman, Feb 28, 2011
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  4. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    That's gonna be tough to convince her of that. Clean it up really well and JB will keep that thing from leaking no problem. At least until a rock, your shifter and that cover have another 3 some. [IMG]
    Colo moto, Feb 28, 2011
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  5. andyman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Nashville, TN Y'all
    My bike really likes the ground. It won't be long. LOL.
    andyman, Feb 28, 2011
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