| Author | Message | ||
     Ktmguy |
Is it really necessary to have to get a new gasket for the cover every time I check the oil? I have not checked it, and just going that the previous owner changed the oil right before a ride to Maine and back from NC.. I have put maybe 350 mile sonit since owning it, and would like to check it myself, but will have to hold off if I need to get a gasket before checking it? Thanks! | ||
| Syonyk |
As long as you're careful, it should be reusable. That said, isn't it the same gasket that a lot of Sportsters use? Shouldn't be too hard to find one locally... | ||
| Ktmguy |
That may be the case, I have a harley shop 3 miles from my office here.. I was just curious. Just seemed like a bit of a hassel to simply check oil. Whatever happened to the sight glass like the old bikes used to have.. Man I miss those days.. Now its gaskets, or pulling inspection bolts. Sometimes technology isn't a plus..  | ||
| Andymnelson |
I don't know what technology has to do with it? I have never replaced the cover gasket on any of my Buells, and I would bet that I have changed the primary oil 20+ times. Just be careful with it. Also, you only need to pull the cover when checking the primary oil- you know that right? You really don't ever need to check it, just change it once/year. The engine oil has a dipstick. (Message edited by andymnelson on September 11, 2012) | ||
| Ktmguy |
Thanks Andy, yea I know that, however not being familiar with the bike and going on what someone said they did doesnt give me 100% confidence, even though the guy seems like a great upstanding guy.. Just like the confoidence of knowing that it is well. | ||
| Andymnelson |
I understand. First thing I do with a new bike is complete fluid swap and all necessary adjustments and tune up....regardless of what the previous owner says about maintenance! Just be cautious with the gasket, you'll be fine. | ||
| Sifo |
That said, isn't it the same gasket that a lot of Sportsters use? Not on the XB models. Looks like he's got a Uly. The manual calls for a new gasket, so I bought one for my first oil change. 50,000 miles later I still have it hanging in the basement for when the original one starts leaking.  | ||
| Slaughter |
Yeah - I changed oil each month during race season. Can't remember when I last paid for a gasket. Half the manual instructions are written by lawyers. |
