Is this bad?

[bailor]

I got this bike free, so I can't say I regret the purchase. But I had higher hopes I think. It's a 1981 Honda CB650C. After inspecting, I noticed this hole, and a couple cracks. This is my first bike is about 15 years. I've worked extensively on cars, but I've never done any work on motorcycles. I did kind of jump the gun and ordered carb rebuild kits, and an engine rebuild kit. After noticing these flaws I'm wondering if I can even work with this. What do you guys think?

 

[teazer]

That doesn't look encouraging. That's the crankcases that are broken. That said, it's not necessarily a complete job stopper.

Pop that cover off and see what the damage look like underneath. I don't think there's oil under that cover - just points or ignition system. Check it out and let's see what you are working with. Does the motor turn over easily or is it rusted solid?

 

[adventurco]

Depending on what the internals look like replacing the cases is no big deal.

Empty cases are cheap, though. Here you go: http://m.ebay.com/itm/80-82-HONDA-CB650C-CB-650-CB650-ENGINE-CRANK-CASE-CRANKCASE-CASING-/222230042119?nav=SEARCH


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[bailor]

Wow! Good to know. I'll be disassembling this weekend. That's a great price for a replacement case!

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[fieldpice]

Had similar problems with a cb360 nothing a little jb weld can't fix


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[Sonreir]

Had similar problems with a cb360 nothing a little jb weld can't fix


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Were you the PO on my bike? ;D

 

[Nj732port]

i didnt have as bad of a break in my case but I had it tigged right up