AFTER TAKING OFF THE RIGHT CASE COVER ON MY 93RM250 I REALIZE THE BOLT ON THE PRIMARY GEAR HAD BACKED OFF.I NOW HAVE A CRANK SHAFT WITH THE SPLINES TOATALY GONE.MY QUESTION, WILL I HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES OF THE CRANK OR CAN I GET AWAY WITH BUYING JUST ONE HALF?THIS REALLY SUCKS

-- K. VIEIRA (RM250C@AOL.COM), August 23, 2000

Answers

K. Going through the trouble of splitting your engine to replace the crank is bitch. Do yourself a favor and spend just a few more dollars more the 1st time and buy a new crank. This will make your engine a little more reliable and give you a piece of mind when holding the throttle wide open. If your local to Rhode Island I rebuild cranks for $150 labor and you supply the parts. If I can be of help e-mail me at aramella@ebseconotel.com

-- Allan (aramella@ebseconotel.com), August 29, 2000.