P500 Is this crack normal?

[kjdocs]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?

 

[Admin]

 

[Morpheus]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?View attachment 318766

I believe so. I'll have to look at mine after work but I'm 95% it is normal. I'm sure one of the members will chime in to confirm.

 

[DG Rider]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?View attachment 318766

Yes.

 

[kjdocs]

Thanks, I hadn't noticed it before, i was carefully power washing it when i noticed and thought it just looked suspect. I'll go with the two legit responses that it's normal.

I'm not a mechanically inclined, or experienced with toys of this nature I'm already nervous about doing the break-in oil change, with the crazy panel removal and what not. Don't judge we all have our talents.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Thanks, I hadn't noticed it before, i was carefully power washing it when i noticed and thought it just looked suspect. I'll go with the two legit responses that it's normal.

I'm not a mechanically inclined, or experienced with toys of this nature I'm already nervous about doing the break-in oil change, with the crazy panel removal and what not. Don't judge we all have our talents.

The first oil change is kind of a pain in the fanny, but easy after that. If you have not already, get a package of plastic rivets and a removal tool. It will save some additonal swearing.

 

[Smitty335]

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Thats the cooling vent.

 

[HUCK]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?View attachment 318766T

Normal . 1st oil change , no problemo just be careful of the 3 bolts that hold the oil filter cap on DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN .
Toss the torque wrench and tighten them just snug .

 

[Morpheus]

Thanks, I hadn't noticed it before, i was carefully power washing it when i noticed and thought it just looked suspect. I'll go with the two legit responses that it's normal.

I'm not a mechanically inclined, or experienced with toys of this nature I'm already nervous about doing the break-in oil change, with the crazy panel removal and what not. Don't judge we all have our talents.

Like a couple others said it is normal I just took a look at mine and figured I'd get back to you like I said I would ;-). Just take your time with the oil change you'll do just fine. The removal tool and a bag of extra plastic rivets is definitely great advice. If you don't get a removal tool just use a screw driver to pry up the center of the rivet and then pry up the base. Nice and easy and you won't break any. I bought a couple of packages of extras due to a stick almost coming through the drivers side floor board and breaking a couple. Haven't had an issue with breaking any during an oil change.
Make sure you use the proper sized screw driver with the phillips head screws. Some have said theirs were in very tight and wound up stripping them. Mine weren't super tight thankfully. Congrats on the new machine you'll love it more each time you ride.

 

[Mudder]

Same on my 2017.

 

[kjdocs]

Break in oil change complete. First two screws weren’t super tight. Third was a different story. Had to run to town to get a longer #3 screwdriver and with some careful effort that did the trick. I had the rivet tool, but I did somehow manage to lose one. I’ll order some extras tomorrow.

I did manage to put the panel back in screws, rivets, and all tight, and realized I didn’t fish the computer plugs through their cut out. So I got to take it all off a 2nd time.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

I would say that you did pretty well. Only lost one rivet, and got a little extra practice time on disassembly. 👍 Heck, I once spent almost half a day trying to get one of the bolts out of the battery cover to install a charging pigtail. Hopefully they fixed that problem.

 

[Chuckie3]

I have same thing so it looks like it to be normal

 

[ckeele223]

What your looking at is not a crack, it is a ( parting line ) where two castings come together.

 

[JosephKeele]

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I don't believe my P 500 has a cracklike that. I am off to look.....

 

[ckeele223]

I don't believe my P 500 has a cracklike that. I am off to look.....

Where do you live in Wyoming Joseph? I see you and I have the same last name, I was born in Laramie and have had Family up there at different times.

 

[newtech]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?View attachment 318766

Yes that slot is designed in the casting as a pry bar slot when the case needs to be pulled apart. Common on all engine, transmission and differential housings.

 

[mlynch001]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?View attachment 318766

Yes, that is a normal feature in the casting. nothing to worry about.

 

[T Bone]

Thanks, I hadn't noticed it before, i was carefully power washing it when i noticed and thought it just looked suspect. I'll go with the two legit responses that it's normal.

I'm not a mechanically inclined, or experienced with toys of this nature I'm already nervous about doing the break-in oil change, with the crazy panel removal and what not. Don't judge we all have our talents.

They did a valve adjustment on my 1st oil change/service. You might let the dealer do the 1st one.

 

[BobRack]

Is that space / crack in the crank case there normal?View attachment 318766

Yes. Same as on the 700.

 

[lukebuz]

Re: Oil change.... Cut a hole through the plastic panels for easy access. Cover with rubber flap. Done and Done! There is a thread somewhere on here.