350x crank?

[dreadhed]

I was replacing my fly wheel & I noticed there is some side to side movement in the crank. I checked my other motor & it does not have the side to side in it. So my question is how bad does this sound, is it not to big of a deal? I didn't notice any thing wrong last time I rode it.

[Bryan Raffa]

yep I didnt eather! then i drove all the way down to pa to ride and boom! I would take care of it now before it really messes things up..

[dreadhed]

I don't think I want you answering any more questions for me bryan. You never give me the answer I want to hear. lol I'm just kidding. I am guessing that is the crank bearings. Does that sound right. I was hoping that this was not a big deal. I just go the electric start on it. Oh well looks like I will be switching motors for now, untill I get the other one fixed.

[NOS_350X]

Some slight play would be ok, but if its real loose and slopy then it would be time to split those cases and change it. You can always just put it back together and run it till it goes. Every bike is diffrent, some bikes will run forever like that. Just use a heavy oil and try to keep that engine real cool.

[SWIGIN]

yeah sounds like bearings

[dreadhed]

Well I think I will just run it like it is for now. I am wating for my battery to charge & clean the carb. I will give it a ride tomorrow & see how it runs.

I am going to split a extra bottom end I have & replace all the bearings & seals. Then just switch the top end.

Thanks for the help guys.