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Advoutlander
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does this look like leaking gaskets?

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Luftkoph
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hard to tell kind of looks like pcv weep
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Garrcano
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 02:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hard to tell kind of looks like pcv weep


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Steveford
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is there a trick to getting the PCVs out without rotating the motor down?
My front one is making a hell of a mess and they cleverly designed it so you can't just pull it out (unless I'm missing something painfully obvious).
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Desert_bird
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 05:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can get new PCV gaskets in without rotation. Just takes a little gentle nudging, some lubricant and patience. Don't push too hard or you'll crack the plastic valve.
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Steveford
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll give it another shot now that I know that it's possible.
Thanks!
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Ratbuell
Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Remove hose.

Remove valve.

Remove rubber grommet.

Every grommet I put in, I put a schmear of hi-temp RTV on the "inside" of the flange where it fits to the rockerbox to help seal it. If you get the permatex with the trimmable cone applicator, trim it to the second step (almost the narrowest), insert it into the groove, put a good band of it all the way around, and install the grommet to the rocker cover. If you want, you can do the same to the PCV valve...but usually they fit nice enough I don't worry about it.
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Motorbike
Posted on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have not had to do this yet so I am not speaking from experience. I do have a suggestion though. To gain just slightly more clearance between the frame and the engine, pick the front of the bike up by the frame just slightly. This allows the engine to sag down to its lowest position on the front isolator. If you have the bike on the side stand, the stand tends to push up on the engine, since it is mounted to the bottom of the engine.

If you need even a little more clearance, support the front of the bike by the frame and then place a jack under the muffler. Remove the front isolator bolt and lower the jack slightly. Give it a try! Thanks.
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