[sonrise]

I have a 9650sts that is showing a lot of wear on the right side of the top rotor cover at the round inspection hole. Just wondered if any one had any ideas on a way to fix it or get some more life out of it before i have to replace the hole top cover. Did not know if any one had came up with a patch to bolt to the inside of those six studs that hold the inspection cover on. Any thoughts would be help full. Thank You!

 

[himarker]

50 series like to wear right there, i have been patching them. Most of my customers never use that inspection hole,so i remove the bolts, plug weld the holes and smooth out, make a cardboard template, cut out a piece of steel, weld it in place and grind it smooth. Its much easier to do with the rotor out, but possible with it in.

himarker

 

[wavesofgrain]

We did the same thing. There are also some wear strips on the left side that can cause wear. We welded patches on both sides and got another 2 years wear out of them.

 

[himarker]

yep. There is a lot of work you can do to help wear in that area. I have spent a lot of time chroming and hardsurfacing in that area.....its worth it. New top covers aren't cheap.