I had Hot Rods crankshaft blown up into pieces a week and a half ago. I was getting out of 180 degree turn with throttle wide open when I heard a loud bang and my rear wheel locked immediately. After I had come to stop coolant started to run out from a weeping hole bottom of crankcase so I knew I was in big trouble. Here is some pictures from the carnage I found inside the engine:
I think culprit of all damage is small bolt holding the plastic filler piece. I think the bolt have come loose and made contact with connecting rod and caused it to break in pieces. I found half of the bolt on the bottom of the cases. The other half of the bolt was still in crankshaft.
The crankshaft had only 27 running hours and i'm really pissed about it. Now i'm thinking whether I should rebuild the bike or part it out. It will need new engine cases, crankshaft, cylinder, piston, bearings and seals and that is not going to be cheap. Has anyone else had similar issues with Hot Rods crankshaft? I guess I have lesson learned and I will newer buy their products again