Ouch. Yeah, missing bolts will crack cases in a hurry. Knowing that now I'm somewhat surprised the crack isn't bigger.
Sounds like a good plan. Kurt On Mar 23, 2013 1:41 PM, "Nan Sumner" <[email protected]> wrote: > I believe I have discovered what caused the crack....the bottom bolt that > secures the engine to the bike frame is missing. My plan is to replace the > bolt and try J-B Weld and see if it will hold. If not, plan B consists of > finding someone who is very proficient at aluminum welding. > > On Thursday, March 21, 2013, Nan Sumner wrote: > >> Clarification - the bike did pass inspection. Sorry if my post implied >> that it didn't. The tech saw the crack during the inspection and noted >> it on his report. >> >> On Thursday, March 21, 2013, surfswab wrote: >> >>> I'd agree, except for the fact that it's a structural part of the >>> assembly. The big nuts in the pic connect it to the cross tube, which >>> is welded to the rear down tubes. >>> >>> The motor serves as the bottom part of the frame. There are no cradle >>> tubes under it for support. >>> >>> I'd find a reputable machine shop and ask whether it could be welded >>> and if the weld would stand up to the obvious stress that created the >>> crack. >>> >>> If the answer is no, it's time to get rid of the bike. >>> >>> >>> On Mar 21, 8:03 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > Man I'd just clean it up real well and poop it with some silicon. That >>> looks more like a leaky gasket than a cracked case. >>> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: Nan Sumner <[email protected]> >>> > >>> > Sender: [email protected] >>> > Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:32:51 >>> > To: [email protected]< >>> [email protected]> >>> > Reply-To: [email protected] >>> > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP - How much can I get for my 2003 >>> Nighthawk? >>> > >>> > I actually live in the Raleigh Durham area of NC. >>> > >>> > I attached some photos of the crack. Thanks in advance for all input. >>> > >>> > On Thursday, March 21, 2013, Allen Thomas wrote: >>> > >>> > > I'm sure Raleigh area is more expensive than out where you live, but >>> yea I >>> > > was talking about value in parts if sold individually. Though those >>> bikes >>> > > have been the rider safety bikes forever, so it wouldn't surprise me >>> if you >>> > > even had a hard time getting $500 out of the parts. Since there is no >>> > > shortage of low mileage MSF units. >>> > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> > >>> > > -----Original Message----- >>> > > From: Graham Rogers <[email protected] <javascript:;>> >>> > > Sender: [email protected] <javascript:;> >>> > > Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:43:57 >>> > > To: <[email protected] <javascript:;>> >>> > > Reply-To: [email protected] <javascript:;> >>> > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: HELP - How much can I get for my >>> 2003 >>> > > Nighthawk? >>> > >>> > > only I think if you sell it part by part. There's a 1999 Nighthawk >>> 250 >>> > > selling around here for $500 and it's running. It's been for sale >>> for >>> > > about a month, Graham >>> > >>> > > On Mar 21, 2013, at 6:54 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: >>> > >>> > > > Oh, then the bike is probably shot. Unless he finds a new motor >>> cheap. >>> > > As for value, those bikes are only 3K new, they don't seem to sell >>> for much >>> > > used either about $1500, and that is for a bike with no serious >>> problems. >>> > > So I'd guess you might be able to get $500 for it if you're honest >>> about >>> > > the issue. It has about that in ebay parts. >>> > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> > >>> > > > -----Original Message----- >>> > > > From: surfswab <[email protected]> >>> > > > Sender: [email protected] >>> > > > Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:25:02 >>> > > > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected] >>> > >>> > > > Reply-To: [email protected] >>> > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: HELP - How much can I get for my >>> 2003 >>> > > Nighthawk? >>> > >>> > > > No double cradle -- a single down-tube in front, with the engine >>> > > > serving as a stress member, connected to a fitting in the rear >>> which >>> > > > also serves as a mount for the swing arm. >>> > >>> > > > Crack apparently developed from a combo of stress and heat, probly >>> > > > from being put away wet during some point in its life. I've seen a >>> > > > 650 in that condition -- ridden at sustained top speed with very >>> > > > little warmup, then shut down with no gradual cool down. >>> > >>> > > > (I was running from the cops at the time!) >>> > >>> > > > On Mar 20, 9:45 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > > >> Isn't the 250 a double cradle frame like the 750? On the 750 the >>> engine >>> > > is not a stressed member and has nothing to do with the swingarm >>> pivot. >>> > > Probably could be fixed with JB weld. >>> > > >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> > >>> > > >> -----Original Message----- >>> > > >> From: Nan Sumner < > Visit this group athttp:// >>> groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >>> > For more options, visithttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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