HELP PLEASE THE BLACK HOLE

[HOMERTHECLOWN]

I have what I think is a BIG problem. I was removing the gas tank to inspect wiring ect, and when I removed the left rear gas tank bolt, there was a nut on the under side that droped down to the case under the left carb. I was fishing it out with my fat fingers and it dissapeared. There is a hole in the top of the case the size of my finger that looks like it goes into the crank case. It is right by the identification number, under the wiring that goes into the left side case for the stator. First, my nut went down the hole, and second, how much sand and water went down the hole?? Just got the bike and I only ran it for about 30 minutes, but I did wash it and I know the bike has been to Glamis, there is still sand in that general area.

 

What is the hole for?

Does this mean engine rebuild?

 

Thanks,

 

Rick

[pete h]

pretty sure that is a hole that goes all the way through

[sheerider11]

That "black hole" does not in any way shape or form open to any internal engine parts. Just fish it out with a magnet. Everything will be okay.

[Finch]

i would hope so otherwise a tear down is in order

[Dicklez]

Pretty sure the hole goes through.

[sheerider11]

It does go through. Water drains through it. If you don't have a magnet just blast it with an air compressor. Or go to an auto parts store and get one for $2.50 they are a great tool.

[J.J.]

That "black hole" does not in any way shape or form open to any internal engine parts. Just fish it out with a magnet. Everything will be okay.

 

Agreed, don't worry about it.

 

I liberated this pic from Bigred's case assembly thread.

 

[HOMERTHECLOWN]

Agreed, don't worry about it.

 

I liberated this pic from Bigred's case assembly thread.

 

 

 

You guys are corect, I slid my big fat ass ubder my Banshee, with a flashlight and one good eye, there it was!!!

 

THANKS!!!!!!!!!