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Bill1wts
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

we got a new gasket set from a buell Harley dealer and the top gasket that should be red plastic covered is just plain black metal... is it right?
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's right, but (probably) an older version. What is the part number of the kit?
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Bill1wts
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

17054-00yc
17058-02b
25349-03 ( clutch cover)

I think it has a red one on it and I really think the oil is from the grommet.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 12:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As long as they are metal they are probably fine. If you want a little extra insurance, you could add a light coat of rtv form a gasket on the mating surfaces.

The push rod tube orings are easy leaks too, so a little RTV aroudn those from the inside while the rocker box is off is not a bad idea either.

If they are the really old paper ones for sporters, drop them in the nearest trash can. But I don't think they even make those for the XB's.
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, they are older sets, but fine.
Frankly, I would only replace the grommet and see what happens. No sense in taking something apart that isn't broke (or leaking). No point and if you do, you only increase the chance it will leak when you're done!
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