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    #16
    Originally posted by Nessism View Post
    With a compressible washer such as those rubber pieces the clamp load will slowly release as the rubber compresses.
    Never said they were dowty washers. Just an alternative that is much like the OEM washer.

    Actually they're metal topped with a rubber sealing surface. They're also concave shaped like a spring washer so they don't release pressure as the rubber contracts. Have had them in my bikes for years. No deterioration over that time and no leaks. Mount them with the rubber surface facing the tank and the metal towards the bolt. 1/4 inch works great.
    http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
    1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
    1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
    1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

    Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

    JTGS850GL aka Julius

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      #17
      As far as I can tell the OEM washers look line the ones JTGS850G posted.At least the ones I've gotten off various bikes have been.I'm going with bwringer's nylon washer idea backed up by a bit of RTV on the bolt just to be sure.We did go to the dealer yesterday.I got a shock when the parts girl told me that it was $8 for the "O" ring.Could have dropped me with a feather,sure you can get them for $4.50 in the US but shipping and the weak CAD will make it mute.Note to self check the dealership here,it might not be as bad as I think!

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        #18
        Hylomar
        Nough said
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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          #19
          When I can't get Dowty washers, I smear under the bolt head, both sides of a steel washer, and the mating surface of the petcock with Hylomar. Let it set for two minutes and assemble. They never leak.
          ---- Dave

          Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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            #20
            Originally posted by Grimly View Post
            When I can't get Dowty washers, I smear under the bolt head, both sides of a steel washer, and the mating surface of the petcock with Hylomar. Let it set for two minutes and assemble. They never leak.
            That sounds like a plan,don't remember seeing it here but I'll be looking for it now.Did get the nylon washers but I like the idea of something more.

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