Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

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Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

19 Jul 2012 16:49 - 19 Jul 2012 16:53
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I had a little accident and cracked my generator case, it doesnt look that bad, is there anyway I can fix it? Or and other kz models that I can look for to replace it with?

1982 Kawasaki Spectre 1100-D1
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Re: Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

19 Jul 2012 18:09
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I'd call around to the welding shops, some do really good work.
Maybe next time get some "Case Savers" www.fastfromthepast.com used to carry them, and I believe www.redlinecycle.com or www.americanclassix.com do.
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Re: Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

19 Jul 2012 18:27 - 22 Jan 2013 21:01
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Re: Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

19 Jul 2012 20:01
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Duct tape, it's the handyman's helper. :laugh:

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Re: Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

21 Jul 2012 10:20
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I wore through the bottom of mine getting frisky in the local hills roads. Had it welded/linished/polished...you couldn't even see where if i didn't tell.

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Re: Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

02 Aug 2012 11:46
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Thanks guys for the replies, Not sure if this is a dumb questyion or not but, Is oil suppossed to run through inside of the cover? Some people have been telling me I might have done more damage then just the cover. Is this true?
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Re: Cracked generator cover, is it repairable?

02 Aug 2012 16:06
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Bigberst89 wrote: Thanks guys for the replies, Not sure if this is a dumb questyion or not but, Is oil suppossed to run through inside of the cover? Some people have been telling me I might have done more damage then just the cover. Is this true?



Above is from FSM for Z1 - KZ900 - KZ1000

There's some oil inside the cover.

Instructions as to removing the cover suggest placing a catch pan underneath to catch the oil.

Am guessing KZ1100 follows suit, but here's a link to the KZ1100 manual:
www.kawiworld.com/index.php?option=com_c...icle&id=77&Itemid=99

Good Fortune! :)
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