SCRATCH On Crankcase Cover. Help!

[danielleseminsky]

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[Michael Wilson]

possibly try to go to an auto parts store and get touch up marker? Wont be an exact match but atleast it wont stick out liek a sore thumb.

 

[SpawnXX]

Crankcase cover. Engine case cover... Not sure what the correct term is..

Anyway.....I pulled an idiotic move the other day and nearly dropped my bike in the garage. Lucky for me some equipment was in the way to catch it, at the expense of my left engine case. Can't complain though. It could've been a LOT worse.

It's a small scratch and it's not deep at all, but the powder coating came off so now you can see the silver underneath. It's about an inch long and maybe an 1/8 inch wide? (Sorry, I don't have a picture right now)

I've read about using a Sharpie as a quick fix and gave that a try but it turns a dark black/brownish color once it dries. The case is still in great condition so I don't need to replace the whole thing and the scratch is not large enough to need completely sanded and repainted.

Is there any touch up I can do to make it look less visible? Maybe sanding down that one small area so I don't have to do the whole thing? I might just stick with the Sharpie if any suggestions get too pricey.

Awww, sorry to hear Danielle! Engine parts can be tricky because of the heat situation; however, several members have used tester paint on the yamaha brand across the cover and it seems to have held well. Perhaps try using a small brush and just lining the crack. You aren't going to get the same finish unless you have it done right. Also... it happens to the best of us. Goes with the old saying, if a bike doesn't have any signs of wear, you aren't riding it enough. :thumbup: I will do some research with my paint buddies and see what they say.

 

[Michael Wilson]

Its ok Danielle it happens to everyone! i was riding with my grandpa nad his friends the other day when he pushed his bike with the kick stand down and down it went. Try the Testors model paint and/or the touch up marker

 

[Alex6]

I think you can't ride the bike until this horrible damage is addressed. You might want to replace the bike to feel safer.

 

[leem00]

It means you ride it .... so its been used.

That is always better than being a garage queen!

 

[MNGreg]

I really wouldnt worry about it that much right now. I would maybe just buy an engine case guard from PJSPARTS.COM. If you get the Rizoma one it should end up covering it up nicely based on how you described it, and protect it in the future. I wouldnt think of fixing it until MAYBE you are ready to sell.

here is what it looks like on my bike: (link because it was on large file format, not small enough to post as pic in the thread)
Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum - MNGreg's Album: Parts/Upgrades - Gear - Picture

 

[SpawnXX]

I should have mentioned that the scratch is angled towards the bottom, so if someone was standing up and looking at the bike, you can barely see it (with the help of the Sharpie). It's only really visible when you crouch down and look at it at eye level. My friends think I'm overreacting, but I've only had the damn thing for a little over a month.

Like I said, I really lucked out...

NOBODY is going to notice it, but you. That's the kicker

 

[Alex6]

I should have mentioned that the scratch is angled towards the bottom, so if someone was standing up and looking at the bike, you can barely see it (with the help of the Sharpie). It's only really visible when you crouch down and look at it at eye level. My friends think I'm overreacting, but I've only had the damn thing for a little over a month.

Like I said, I really lucked out...

They think?

 

[SpawnXX]

MNGreg, that Rizoma guard is exactly what I'm looking for!
And yes, it will cover it perfectly. Much appreciated.

And Alex6, thanks for the "helpful" advice...

I scraped up enough cash to pay for the bike upfront so I wouldn't need full coverage insurance, so crucify me for being paranoid. I also just installed
some OES Frame Sliders for that same reason.

That's awesome, it's a great feeling to actually own something. Loans suck = (

 

[Rabbitman109]

That's awesome, it's a great feeling to actually own something. Loans suck = (

Yeah, imagine having an FZ1 that is paid off.... (It's nice)

 

[MNGreg]

Yeah, imagine having an FZ1 that is paid off.... (It's nice)

Hmmm, I can only imagine that.. HOwever I am willing to see what it is like. You can send me your bike and I will try riding it without having to pay anything for it!

 

[MNGreg]

MNGreg, that Rizoma guard is exactly what I'm looking for!
And yes, it will cover it perfectly. Much appreciated.

And Alex6, thanks for the "helpful" advice...

I scraped up enough cash to pay for the bike upfront so I wouldn't need full coverage insurance, so crucify me for being paranoid. I also just installed
some OES Frame Sliders for that same reason.

Your Welcome!!

-I take rep as thanks!

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Your Welcome!!

-I take rep as thanks!

You would. LOL, j/k.

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[MNGreg]

You would. LOL, j/k.

Sent from the one and only Samsung Galaxy S4.

Of Course!!

 

[bloodypulp]

i should have mentioned that the scratch is angled towards the bottom, so if someone was standing up and looking at the bike, you can barely see it (with the help of the sharpie). It's only really visible when you crouch down and look at it at eye level. My friends think i'm overreacting, but i've only had the damn thing for a little over a month.

Like i said, i really lucked out...

 

[BF12fz6r]

I Hit sand last Sunday and went down, I ended up stripping the paint and doing a few hours work to sand it down. I just need to get paint and didn't know what to get but because of this thread now I have an idea, Thanks.

 

[buzzbomb]

I Hit sand last Sunday and went down, I ended up stripping the paint and doing a few hours work to sand it down. I just need to get paint and didn't know what to get but because of this thread now I have an idea, Thanks.

That's well stripped! That's a whole different monster than just a scratch! Please send pics of the finished result and then again after a few thousand miles. That'll be some good info!

 

[Fenixgoon]

Congrats! the bike is officially yours

 

[sammacfarlane]

I Hit sand last Sunday and went down, I ended up stripping the paint and doing a few hours work to sand it down. I just need to get paint and didn't know what to get but because of this thread now I have an idea, Thanks.

That is a solid ****ing effort... I did the same thing and I just purchased a replacement cover on eBay for $30.
I don't think it's OEM but it looks identical, down to the YAMAHA.