How I fixed the hole in my motor.

04monsterduc · October 19, 2011, 12:50:43 PM

When I bought my monster "04 1000" it had a hole in the bottom of the motor. Both sides of the case were affected, and they wanted $4000 for both cases. I said screw that and made this with the help of my uncle.

Quick easy fix, and it has been working for 2 years now.

Speeddog · October 19, 2011, 01:16:45 PM

Impressive!

Got any more pics?

What adhesive/sealant did you use?

MongoReturns · October 19, 2011, 01:38:57 PM

Whoa!!! I did the same thing to an Interceptor 500 motor that blew a rod out the case, and sealed it with JB Weld (it never ran again, but seems like it would've). Drilling little holes in alloy cases is surprisingly easy. I used bolts though, should've used rivets.

What did you use to seal it?

04monsterduc · October 19, 2011, 01:44:34 PM

I used high temp RTV silcone. Worked great. Unfortunately I don't have more pics of the motor fix, but I did post these http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=53140.0

Langanobob · October 20, 2011, 05:00:50 AM

Quote from: 04monsterduc on October 19, 2011, 01:44:34 PM
I used high temp RTV silcone. Worked great. Unfortunately I don't have more pics of the motor fix, but I did post these http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=53140.0

Great job. I missed your thread the first time about your bike rebuild, thanks for the link. Not many guys have built their own bikes and it's really something to be proud of.

Bob

Howie · October 20, 2011, 05:14:25 AM

Quote from: Langanobob on October 20, 2011, 05:00:50 AM
Great job. I missed your thread the first time about your bike rebuild, thanks for the link. Not many guys have built their own bikes and it's really something to be proud of.

Bob

Yeah, looks like the rebuild is coming out great. Always nice to see a Monster saved from the grave. I didn't connect the threads either.

If the bike was mine I wonder if I would leave the patch the way it is, kind of like a badge of courage, or try to pretty it up some. Have you decided which way to go 04monsterduc?

04monsterduc · October 20, 2011, 11:11:03 AM

So far i have left the patch this way for the past 2 years. It only leaks a lil oil when it is cold outside. I have been looking at getting a new motor, but those are hard to come by, and money is tight. I do see it as a badge of honor and I see the hole bike as that. Ive put over 6000 miles on it over the past couple of years, and plan on putting a lot more on it.

pitbull · October 20, 2011, 03:10:08 PM

nice job.

I picked up a crashed monster a couple years back and patched this hole with JB weld and it's also held up for 2 years without leak or issue. Looks like your job was a little bigger however.

He Man · October 20, 2011, 03:39:11 PM

haha, i have a small hole in my left side case patched with JB Weld as well. i was going to weld it up, but then the JB weld held so good i just left it as is.

greenmonster · October 20, 2011, 04:51:06 PM

04monsterduc,
do you have a pic if the damage before the fix?

ungeheuer · October 20, 2011, 07:05:29 PM

Alright, call me an alien. What's JB weld?

He Man · October 20, 2011, 07:17:45 PM

obviously you dont do much wreching, for you would know that JB Weld is the king of all patch it jobs!

zarn02 · October 20, 2011, 07:27:20 PM

Quote from: ungeheuer on October 20, 2011, 07:05:29 PM
Alright, call me an alien. What's JB weld?

A two part epoxy. One part 'magic' and the other part 'somewhat more magic.'

Monster750ie · October 20, 2011, 07:40:37 PM

Yes jb weld is awesome. Think of it as plumbers putty but for mechanics. Ive used it on radiators, manifolds and exhausts forever.

Howie · October 20, 2011, 08:02:16 PM

The stuff is amazing. Yes, it is available in Australia.

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