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Anonymous
Oil pan gasket fix.
I just rebuilt the petcock, and drained the oil. I put a new filter in and want to put a new seal on the oil pan before adding oil. Looks like I will have to drop the whole exhoust before I can get to the oil pan. Do I need to replace any parts on the exhoust like gaskets or anything before I put the header back on? Also in my manual I see a round screen under the motor behind the oil pan. Do I need to clean anything inside the motor or put any filters in it while the pan is down? I have an 82 GS 850L W stock pipes by the way. Thanks Chris.Tags: None
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Anonymous
Motorcycle specific oil?
Does motorcycle specific oil have any advantages? Like to the clutch or any other parts. I intend on getting some just to be sure. Should I stray from the recomended oil since I have a 20 yr olld bike?
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Anonymous
We just covered this issue in a recent post. Read this link for a great opinion from a chemist: www.yft.org/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm
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Anonymous
Thanks. I am still wondering about the seals one the header. The ones I have seen in the past are two pieces of metal per pipe. I was told that they are like compresion fittings and are spent each time you take them out. I have seen other guys just use them over and over again.
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I tried to reuse my last exhaust gaskets last time I replaced the pipe and had tons of leaks. They are designed to crush when you tourqe down the manifold bolts so I recommend you replace them.Currently bikeless
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Thanks. I am still wondering about the seals one the header. The ones I have seen in the past are two pieces of metal per pipe. I was told that they are like compresion fittings and are spent each time you take them out. I have seen other guys just use them over and over
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Ahhhh. Now I have been educated.
Thanks. I almost decided to just put the oil in and fix the leak when it became a real gusher. I'll go find some gaskets and get it done.
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