What is this cover w/ Yamaha on it?!

[oldtimer]

I'm looking to join the FZ6 community by buying someone's bike. Owner claimed damage happened when it fell off the kickstand.

Which cowling is the one pictured with the damage? Left Mid? Upper?

Can anyone tell me what this cover protects? [CRANKCASE COVER] Any fluids behind it if removed? [OIL]

How much do you think it would cost to replace it? [See ronnies.com]

 

[reiobard]

that is the crank case cover, and the damage looks minimal, i would sand and repaint, but to replace it is $58 from ATV Parts,Snowmobile,Motorcycles Parts ATV,Snowmobile & Motorcycles and the gasket is $6

 

[oldtimer]

that is the crank case cover, and the damage looks minimal, i would sand and repaint, but to replace it is $58 from Ronnies and the gasket is $6

Thanks! Any fluids that will leak once the crank case cover is removed?

If I sand/repaint, does yamaha sell spray paint for that color black?

 

[oldtimer]

It's powder coated... I have the PC that matches.

I'd do the powder coating, but just don't have an oven for it. Wife won't let car/bike parts in the kitchen

I'll live with the scratches. Otherwise, $70 to replace the eye sore isn't so bad. I'll probably take a sharpie to the scratches so it doesn't stick out as offensive.

 

[koolfz6]

Some aftermarket places make covers that sport the carbon fiber look to cover up stuff like that.

J&P Cycles® Carbonworks Case Covers

I believe you have to choose the one that says 06-07 R6, seeings how the engine is the same as a R6.

 

[reiobard]

Thanks! Any fluids that will leak once the crank case cover is removed?

Yes it will/should leak out just about all the oil in your bike. do it at the same time as an oil change if you decide to replace it.

 

[blantonator]

i looked at that bike, up in sterling right? I figured the crank case was fixable, but the scratch on the fairing bothered me. There also seemed be some slight rust, probably from the guy living up in colorado. I figured I could find a nicer example.

 

[oldtimer]

Some aftermarket places make covers that sport the carbon fiber look to cover up stuff like that.

J&P Cycles

I believe you have to choose the one that says 06-07 R6, seeings how the engine is the same as a R6.

The CF looks hawt!

 

[reiobard]

i looked at that bike, up in sterling right? I figured the crank case was fixable, but the scratch on the fairing bothered me. There also seemed be some slight rust, probably from the guy living up in colorado. I figured I could find a nicer example.

Where was the rust? that looked like an '07.

 

[codeblue]

Pep Boys matte black hi heat paint for the crank case. I had to put down my bike one time in an accident, had more damage to it. Never had a leak, I sanded the surface and painted it matte black. Nobody really looks down there and the paint job came out very nice. Only if you really stare at it for some time you'll realize the difference in the two paint job. No biggie. The fairing, just buff it and matching touch up paint. Shouldn't cost too much. Save the money of replacing it for some other mods.

 

[mdr]

I'm looking to join the FZ6 community by buying someone's bike. Owner claimed damage happened when it fell off the kickstand.

Which cowling is the one pictured with the damage? Left Mid? Upper?

Can anyone tell me what this cover protects? [CRANKCASE COVER] Any fluids behind it if removed? [OIL]

How much do you think it would cost to replace it? [See ronnies.com]

What damage?

Seriously, thats nothing. If it suits you buy the thing and ride it. If you still have it by winter time then think about fixing it like the other posters suggested. Start easy, start cheap. If you have money to burn and just can't stand it then go the expensive route later.

 

[lonesoldier84]

cheaper if u buy direct from yamaha:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-technical/6758-official-yamaha-parts-catalogue.html

find the part number there then call yamaha and order it over the phone by credit card or whatever.

 

[steveindenmark]

If you replace it you will also need the gasket to go with the crankcase, they cost almost nothing so please do not try and use the old gasket if it comes off in one piece.

I dropped my bike on the left side and have the same marks. I am going to replace mine. I also broke the front fairing and have replaced it.

Get frame sliders on as soon as possible and it should prevent this happening if you drop it again.

Steve