Re: Troubling thoughts

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From: Hoppler, Harl <Harl.Hoppler@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'Sprint List' <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, May 20, 1999 12:42 PM
Subject: Troubling thoughts


>I was discussing the current crankcase bolt situation with a friend who
>has considerable experience with building motorcycle motors. His
>immediate reaction was "if the bolts were loose in your motor, get
>your money back." His thinking was that the bearings and case
>mating surfaces would all have moved around, potentially damaging
>them, the crank, and anything that requires the close tolerances
>in that part of the motor. Removing and replacing the bolts, with
>even a slight misalignment to the case could have a very negative
>impact on the longevity of the motor. And what about transmission
>shafts and the like?
>
>Any comments from experienced motor builders?
>
>Should anyone owning a bike under recall just run the bejesus out
>of it and hope it craters during warranty?
>
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