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Well - I realize that this is a GS forum but it seems like you guys are very knowledgeable in terms of repairing bikes so hopefully you don't mind my asking questions regarding fixing up my newest acquisition - an '87 Suzuki LS650 Savage.
It's a 650cc single, not running due to some hoodlum trying to hotwire it.
So other than the obvious need to repair the wiring, this bike is also prone to a cylinder leak due to a faulty rubber plug mounted on top of the head (not life-threatening, just messy). I know this because I attempted to fix the leak on the same model bike a few years ago (my first bike). I opened her up, put the newly designed rubber plug in and sealed it up with the recommended RTV sealant. Engine leaked more than before I attempted this "repair" and I ended up just bringing it to the dealer. I believe my mistake was in not torqueing the head down to the proper spec (didn't use a torque wrench) and used a lot of RTV sealant. My question is would not using a torque wrench and using too much RTV sealant lead to an improper seal? How much sealant should be applied?Probably a no duh question - but I want to make sure I'm doing it right this time.
Sorry if this is a bonehead question and thanks very much for any advice and input!
Well - I realize that this is a GS forum but it seems like you guys are very knowledgeable in terms of repairing bikes so hopefully you don't mind my asking questions regarding fixing up my newest acquisition - an '87 Suzuki LS650 Savage.
It's a 650cc single, not running due to some hoodlum trying to hotwire it.
So other than the obvious need to repair the wiring, this bike is also prone to a cylinder leak due to a faulty rubber plug mounted on top of the head (not life-threatening, just messy). I know this because I attempted to fix the leak on the same model bike a few years ago (my first bike). I opened her up, put the newly designed rubber plug in and sealed it up with the recommended RTV sealant. Engine leaked more than before I attempted this "repair" and I ended up just bringing it to the dealer. I believe my mistake was in not torqueing the head down to the proper spec (didn't use a torque wrench) and used a lot of RTV sealant. My question is would not using a torque wrench and using too much RTV sealant lead to an improper seal? How much sealant should be applied?Probably a no duh question - but I want to make sure I'm doing it right this time.
Sorry if this is a bonehead question and thanks very much for any advice and input!
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