Thanks for the quick response, I am giving consideration to some JBweld or something similar, still searching for a new cover or used one, only issue i have is that it is corroded RIGHT where the seal sits...im unsure if this is the common spot or not, and im not sure how JB weld or other epoxy will seal up in that area. With the seal in you can still see/feel the top of the seal.....which I beleive is the entire cause of my leak....seals and bearings had already been replaced and shaft is slightly grooved but very minimal. Thanks for the link i've got the page bookmarked already lol. Bike came from an add on Kijiji, good chance it was posted on craigslist as well though...