xibradersx Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Basically had a look underneath the engine today and found a little hole in my engine casing, I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure there shouldn't be a little hole there, if someone could help me would be great, on any advice etc as the only thing I can think of is some sort of drainage system
Moderator Cynic Posted October 31, 2015 Moderator Posted October 31, 2015 Moved, introducing yourself would help. we have no idea if your an expert.The obvious question, were you not concerned that nothing is coming out of said hole.
xibradersx Posted November 3, 2015 Author Posted November 3, 2015 Hiya, sorry I'm new to this, I've got a Yamaha DT R 125 2001 and no I'm no expert but I've got some knowledge on the basics, and very concerned as haven't found nothing on the internet about it, the thing was making me concerned is its bone dry theres no oil leaks, water leaks etc coming out of this hole, I'm trying to upload a pic as its hard to explain where it is exactly, but its not letting me upload anything bigger than 0.49 mb if you could help you'd be a great help cheers Brad
Moderator Airhead Posted November 3, 2015 Moderator Posted November 3, 2015 upload your pic to a hosting site such as photobucket, then copy the img tag and post it here
finnerz89 Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 Is it on the bottom of the engine along the join in the cases?If so nowt to worry about 1
Chalkey46 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 This hole ? If so it only there to aid in the splitting of the crank cases
Tommy10bikes Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 That looks bad and would guess that someone has broken the piece off, only option is a new casing or patch it. TTB
slice Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Yeah TTB is right I'm afraid you can't keep that you need to repair it or replace it. it's not a choice by the way that will affect how the bike runs the grit getting in is just another of a long list of reasons why that has to be sorted.
Chalkey46 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) That looks bad and would guess that someone has broken the piece off, only option is a new casing or patch it. TTB Yeah TTB is right I'm afraid you can't keep that you need to repair it or replace it. it's not a choice by the way that will affect how the bike runs the grit getting in is just another of a long list of reasons why that has to be sorted.that hole is on all dtr engies to help you split the engine cases Edited November 5, 2015 by Chalkey46 Edit 1
slice Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Oh ok didn't know that looks like a stone had punched a lump out of it, thanks for letting me know, next time this comes up we will all know not to think it's a major problem. 1
finnerz89 Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Yeah my DT has it too, shat myself when i saw it, but it's fine lol
Tommy10bikes Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Dont believe that , there is a lip on some engines but i have never seen a hole in the case, whats behind the hole anyway. TTB
Moderator Airhead Posted November 6, 2015 Moderator Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) is there a rubber grommet in the hole to keep the road shite out? Edited November 6, 2015 by Airhead
Moderator Cynic Posted November 6, 2015 Moderator Posted November 6, 2015 It comes up every once in a while, the hole is supposed to be there, probably best described as a deep recess, not so much a hole.Sure there is an engineer type reason. My guess would be extra metal needed behind the crank maybe for an internal bearing brace and they have cast it hollow to save weight/material.
xibradersx Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 Cheers you guys are a star!! so would you recommend putting anything over the hole to cover it up so no shite actually goes in there, or just leave it how it is?Many thanks Brad
Moderator Cynic Posted November 8, 2015 Moderator Posted November 8, 2015 Cheers you guys are a star!! so would you recommend putting anything over the hole to cover it up so no shite actually goes in there, or just leave it how it is?Many thanks BradI'd say its been fine since 2001 as it is.... 1
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