guess that would explain it (Starter Clutch)

[Spectre]

In an attempt to rule out some crud or such sticking my starter clutch, I removed the side panel.

When I took off my fairing things were just how you see here:

guess it was the only thing holding the bolt.

removing the bolt you can see:


notice how there is a nice crack in the cover? the silver bolt there had backed out. ???

and another one for the masochist in me:


I just stopped there and loaded it up. I will pop the cover off later this week and see what else I might need.

To add insult to injury, after I loaded the bike I saw this screw in my brand new Conti RoadAttack rear tire (sorry for the cameraphone shot):

 

[GIXERHP]

Man that suxs.
Something isn't wright, for that to spin out!

 

[Spudley]

Who was the last guy to work on it ???.......

 

[Gixx1300R]

Before you install the new bolt,spray carb cleaner inside to clean out the oil and dirt,let it dry and use Loctite blue on the bolt.

 

[GMbusa]

Take it all apart on that side and inspect everything.

 

[Schism]

talk about bum luck.

 

[PaceMaster]

Sorry to see that... Hope you get it all fixed up soon....
Screw in tire....SUX... feelin' for ya....

 

[Spectre]

Who was the last guy to work on it ???.......

~sigh~ a buddy of mine.

i wonder if the (silver) bolt that goes through the cover coming loose was the cause of the damage? anyone see this before?

 

[99'busa]

he must work at a dealership.

Man I'm sorry to see that. Hopefully all the damage is minor.

good luck bro. let us know how it all pans out.