Sprocket Cover and Rear Case with Rodents

Just out of boredom and curiosity, I took off the rear crankcase/sprocket cover. I had heard of pests making nests out in motorcycles and cars and here is the proof. It does not appear that they did any damage to wires.

There were three of my new stainless allen head bolts and old phillips head screw holding it on. The phillips head came out easily and I am replacing it with the last stainless screw.

The cover itself did take more than a little force to be removed.

There is quite a bit of gunk in there, so I am glad I took the cover off.