Stanman Posted April 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2012 My clutch cover has a crack that a previous owner attempted to repair with some sort of epoxy(?). The repair has now let go and the cover leaks.. I don't know of any method of permanent repair on this material, so I'm wondering if anyone has a cover they are wiling to sell. Or do I have to go to fleabay? This is the 1300 cc engine. PM me if you have one you would like to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) Hi If you clean it up real well and get all the oil outta the crack, I would think JB weld would hold a long time, or at least until you can get a new cover. Try looking here http://stores.ebay.ca/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc/Yamaha-Venture-1983-1993-/_i.html?_fsub=4&_sid=12458664&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 or here, this guy from Montreal has goldwing and venture stuff too http://stores.ebay.ca/al-sgarage001-goldwing-and-other/YAMAHA-VENTURE-1300-/_i.html?_fsub=1501260018&_sid=207211358&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Brian Here is one.... at Pinwall, it needs a good clean and polish but should be fine. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/85-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-XVZ1200-ENGINE-CLUTCH-COVER-/190635604179?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c62c478d3 Edited April 8, 2012 by friesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted April 8, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 8, 2012 I have an 86 engine that was donated to me, I wont be needing the clutch cover, its yours if you want it...It is off the bike now in a parts bin. I will take a picture later and post it if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted April 8, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 8, 2012 Hi If you clean it up real well and get all the oil outta the crack, I would think JB weld would hold a long time, or at least until you can get a new cover. Try looking here http://stores.ebay.ca/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc/Yamaha-Venture-1983-1993-/_i.html?_fsub=4&_sid=12458664&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 or here, this guy from Montreal has goldwing and venture stuff too http://stores.ebay.ca/al-sgarage001-goldwing-and-other/YAMAHA-VENTURE-1300-/_i.html?_fsub=1501260018&_sid=207211358&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Brian Here is one.... at Pinwall, it needs a good clean and polish but should be fine. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/85-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-XVZ1200-ENGINE-CLUTCH-COVER-/190635604179?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c62c478d3 A 1200 cover will not fit a 1300 motor. They are different overall width due to clutch spring differences. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 8, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 8, 2012 StanMan, please see this thread on how to post your bike model next to your name, so we all know what you're looking for parts for. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58880 Dingy, I can't believe you let him slide on that one. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted April 8, 2012 A 1200 cover will not fit a 1300 motor. They are different overall width due to clutch spring differences. Gary Thanks, I know they are different, that's why I mentioned its a 1300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted April 8, 2012 I have an 86 engine that was donated to me, I wont be needing the clutch cover, its yours if you want it...It is off the bike now in a parts bin. I will take a picture later and post it if you like. Sure I wouldn't mind seeing a picture. What do you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted April 8, 2012 Hi If you clean it up real well and get all the oil outta the crack, I would think JB weld would hold a long time, or at least until you can get a new cover. Try looking here http://stores.ebay.ca/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc/Yamaha-Venture-1983-1993-/_i.html?_fsub=4&_sid=12458664&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 or here, this guy from Montreal has goldwing and venture stuff too http://stores.ebay.ca/al-sgarage001-goldwing-and-other/YAMAHA-VENTURE-1300-/_i.html?_fsub=1501260018&_sid=207211358&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Brian Here is one.... at Pinwall, it needs a good clean and polish but should be fine. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/85-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-XVZ1200-ENGINE-CLUTCH-COVER-/190635604179?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c62c478d3 Thanks for the leads, but only Pinwall has covers but for an 85. I tried repairing it last summer, but the crack is in the lower back corner. I found it very difficult to clean and put in the JB weld.. I don't think I got it clean enough because it only held for about a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 8, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 8, 2012 Thanks for the leads, but only Pinwall has covers but for an 85. I tried repairing it last summer, but the crack is in the lower back corner. I found it very difficult to clean and put in the JB weld.. I don't think I got it clean enough because it only held for about a week. Oh I had it in my peabrain that you had a 1200,... Ill do some more diggin and see what can be found for a 1300. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 8, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 8, 2012 if lewis' part doesnt work for some reason try this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-Yamaha-Venture-Royal-XVZ-1300-D10-Clutch-Cover-Panel-1986-/190463444835?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c58818763&vxp=mtr Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted April 8, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 8, 2012 I don't know of any method of permanent repair on this material, You can have it welded if you have somebody with the proper equipment near by. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted April 8, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 8, 2012 I cant get to it today, I will dig it out after work tomorrow. You can have it for a donation to St. Jude. Like I said it was donated to me and I don't need it since mine is an 83, I am just using the tranny from it. I plan on auctioning off the leftovers for St. Jude. Sure I wouldn't mind seeing a picture. What do you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 8, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 8, 2012 The only way to properly fix that side cover is replace it. Weld it and it'll most likely warp and leak. Patch it and eventually the patch will let loose. Clutch covers turn up on Ebay throughout the riding season, and don't bring a whole lot of money because there isn't a big demand for them.... Just be patient... I'd patch for now and plan on doing the replacement ASAP.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) You can have it welded if you have somebody with the proper equipment near by. Bill The other trick to that is they have to know how to use it. I've seen where a person claimed to know how to weld aluminum and it was some of the worst bird-s**t welding I had seen. I think I'll replace the cover. Edited April 8, 2012 by Stanman spelling error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted April 9, 2012 Share #15 Posted April 9, 2012 The other trick to that is they have to know how to use it. I've seen where a person claimed to know how to weld aluminum and it was some of the worst bird-s**t welding I had seen. I think I'll replace the cover. Definitely! I've seen that as well. Once I seen so many air bubbles in a weld that it leaked oil right through it. And as Condor stated, replacing would be the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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