| Author | Message | ||
     Interceptor |
Did my 2001 M2 come with paper gaskets or metal rocker box gaskets? -just started to get some seepage from the rear box, low miles so I will first check to see if I can just tighten them, unless they came with paper, then I will do a swap. | ||
| Dave |
I'm 99.9% certain they are paper. Tightening them isn't the route to take...you're threading into aluminum. Just get the updated gaskets, cut a allen wrench down (you'll need it) and it's a fun job. Some will advise to go with the XB units.... nahhhhhh just new gaskets and you're golden. DAve | ||
| Jackbequick |
The metal gaskets are clearly visible compared to the paper gaskets. If you take the tip of a pocketknife blade and make a mark on the edge of the gasket you can tell if it is the metal one, it will scratch the dark coating. What DAve said. By the time you get enough stuff off to check and re-torque the bolts, you might as well pull the boxes, clean all the gasket surfaces (immaculately! that seems to contribute to no leaks), and replace the gaskets. No sealants are used, mount the gaskets with the stamped in part numbers legible side up. Taking the trouble to get the torque values right on the money seems to help too. Jack | ||
| Interceptor |
Thanks guys, sounds like a fun job to me!, I've have yet to explore the evo engine. | ||
| Interceptor |
Could someone please share the torque specs and tightening sequence for a cyclone, I haven't purchased a SM and need to fix the bike this weekend. Thanks in advance. | ||
| Mmmi_grad |
pm sent for sending instruction from 2002 buell x1 service manual |
