Panel gouge

[yamaha06]

Was getting the sled all cleaned up and noticed my clutch side panel has a deep gouge in it from rubbing on the clutch cover or something. Its almost cut right through the panel, not sure if any one else has noticed this or not. I just layered some tin tape over the gouge for now and tried to bend the clutch guard slightly.
Here’s a pic.

 

[fatchance]

Is it from the belt guard?

 

[yamaha06]

Ya looks like it was rubbing on the belt guard

 

[yamahahaapex]

300 miles on mine and I see ive got the same thing happening as well. Was wondering too

 

[stohlem]

Yes it's from the belt guard. Factory or bulletin to dealer/ assemblers, bent guard down at radius. Some have grinded, others have put trim molding on edge. I just took vise grips and rolled the edge a little more. Poor fit and finish.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Same for most all i've seen....Bend the edge down some, round it down, or add a nice edging. Have not seen one where all the way thru 'yet'.

Dan

 

[Motorhead]

Yep same here. Thanks, shall make that adjustment.

 

[Sidewinder Bob]

I just checked two more winders and rubbing bad.