Oil Leak!

[Hoomgar]

In hindsight, I used the permatex because I heard it will hold the gasket in place during installation, and preserve the condition of the gasket when next I needed to remove it.

Your just a victim buddy like all the rest of us. This is the same thing I thought but in reality it does exactly the opposite and in fact causes the gasket to move and fail. I had the same exact thing happen to me about a month ago on my current scoot. That is how I knew this was what it was from what you described.

If you can get that Real Gasket Jeff was telling you about in time, it is the way to go. Everyone that gets one claims they are da bomb!

Glad it was an easy fix

Rock on 8)

[Tom MLC]

A little weekend update.

Silicone gasket is on order. Also a set of the rubber end plugs. I didn't replace them last time, but they're kinda hard so while I have a chance...

I guess I used the wrong grey goop after all. The gasket did not come off cleanly, and I was carefully scraping for hours. But I'm ready. I hope Harold can send my new gasket quickly.

I the mean time, the 1000 is filling in. With new front brake pads and a quick wash and wax, she was on the road.

[JHawkins]

A little weekend update.

Silicone gasket is on order. Also a set of the rubber end plugs. I didn't replace them last time, but they're kinda hard so while I have a chance...

I guess I used the wrong grey goop after all. The gasket did not come off cleanly, and I was carefully scraping for hours. But I'm ready. I hope Harold can send my new gasket quickly.

I the mean time, the 1000 is filling in. With new front brake pads and a quick wash and wax, she was on the road.

Harold shipped mine the same day! I got mine shipped UPS so I could track it as I was having it shipped to a UPS depot and had to pick it up there (I live in canada, but hte border is only 30 minutes away, so I get stuff sent there to avoid brokerage fees and such)

[Tom MLC]

While I'm waiting for parts, let me pick your collective brains again. I'm replacing the cam end plugs this time, too. They're hardened and probably overdue for replacement. A PO or some shop in the past applied a coating of white silicone on the rubber half moons. Not a grease, this stuff set up like soft rubber.

So the question is, with new softer cam end seals, what if anything, should I use on them? My Clymer's is not specific about using anything on this application. Or, if there is something in the book, I didn't find it.

So GS guru's, I bow to your been there, done that wisdom. Please enlighten me.

[JHawkins]

While I'm waiting for parts, let me pick your collective brains again. I'm replacing the cam end plugs this time, too. They're hardened and probably overdue for replacement. A PO or some shop in the past applied a coating of white silicone on the rubber half moons. Not a grease, this stuff set up like soft rubber.

So the question is, with new softer cam end seals, what if anything, should I use on them? My Clymer's is not specific about using anything on this application. Or, if there is something in the book, I didn't find it.

So GS guru's, I bow to your been there, done that wisdom. Please enlighten me.

The plugs are not that soft, even the new ones are pretty darn stiff. I did use some grey RTV on them, but I installed them with the lip on the inside, so they couldn't pop out. I don't necessarily recommend this, but that is what I did.

[Hoomgar]

Again like Jeff said many people install them with the lips on the inside to keep them from popping out and it works well. I myself have never had an issue with them but I also don't use any sealer on the bottoms of them like some may? If you do, it can pop out. A little smear (and I mean little, thin, light) over the top of the plug then before you put the cover on is recommended. Make sure to remove any and all excess so it doesn't squeeze into the engine or out onto the head. You only want the stuff on the half moon, not the valve cover or head.

[baelzbub]

I've never worked on motorcycle motors before, but I have some experience with automobile engines & I've always installed my gaskets with a gasket sealer, like Edelbrock Gasasinch. It's like rubber cement for your engine.


My engine builder abhors RTV & reams me out if any of my parts ever come to him with RTV on it. What we used when we put my car's engine together was 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive on both sides of the gaskets. It works really well to hold stuff in place as well. I use the yellow, not the black. Best part is, you can usually get it at your local Checkers/AutoZone/AdvancedAuto/etc. I've got over 200 passes on my motor and nary a leak.


I don't know how they'd work with the silicone gasket, but I'd definately use it on the cam end plugs.

-Fran

[Tom MLC]

silicone gasket from realgasket.com - $25.00

four new cam end caps from bikebandit.com - $12.00

been-there-done-that advice from a great bunch of classic GS lovers who could have easily laughed, called me a bozo, buffoon, maroon or just flat out ignored me after a bone headed maintenance goof...but didn't - PRICELESS!

Thanks guys.:-D We're back on the road!\\/

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Just don't over-torque the silicone gasket..............................bozo.

[Tom MLC]

Lol!

Keith, you're the funniest guy I never met!