Damaged engine cases

[GoldWingrGreg]

I've replaced 3 engine cases. 2 had belly bans and 1 didn't. Sorry, I only have pictures of 2 of them due to a crashed laptop. All 3 of these were 2-whl'd repairs and were paid for by their insurance company ... they hit something.

This one was puncture when he rode over a wrench made in China.



I believe this one was damaged by running over a very large bolt.



I was also involved with a 4th repair. That repair was done by another shop that needed advise. Apparently trike owner rode over raised RR tracks with a sloping road up and back down on the other side. However, apparently he was going way to fast and "flew" across the tracks. His headlamps did not see the rocks in the road on the other side. Not only did he bust out the bottom of his engine, he also did trike damage.

[CrystalPistol]

Buddy of mine busted one loading trike in trailer, ins paid .

[keepinon]

Note to self.... maintain insurance coverage

Greg, what's a ballpark figure to replace a case? New crank bearings?

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Can you say second mortgage???

[GoldWingrGreg]

Note to self.... maintain insurance coverage

Greg, what's a ballpark figure to replace a case? New crank bearings?

I believe the insurance coverage that covers such damage is called "comprehensive."

The top one was the latest repair but was done in 2014. Today, parts and labor are more expensive, but back then his repair with sales tax was $5684.43.

That includes the labor, with a new case, gaskets, seals, o-rings, new rings and main bearings, lock nuts, oil and filter, and cleaning the oil off the rear tire.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I believe the insurance coverage that covers such damage is called "comprehensive."

The top one was the latest repair but was done in 2014. Today, parts and labor are more expensive, but back then his repair with sales tax was $5684.43.

That includes the labor, with a new case, gaskets, seals, o-rings, new rings and main bearings, lock nuts, oil and filter, and cleaning the oil off the rear tire.

Not as bad as I thought it would be ... but still pricey if you are not insured for it.

[keepinon]

Not as bad as I thought it would be ... but still pricey if you are not insured for it.

yup, still a big ouch. I keep full coverage insurance just for those ouches. Thanks Greg

[GoldWingrGreg]

The best part is that new engine cases come in cool wooden creates with a Honda sticker and part number on the outside of each. Eventually, I'm gonna have the crates clear coated and use them as side tables, or a coffee table in a customer waiting area ... "man cave furniture."

[GoldWingrGreg]

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