Ed wrote:
> Step up to the bar and have one on me. While your enjoying your beverage of
> choice, let me ask a question. I've been noticing that the gasket on the
> primary cover is leaking. Now the stealer claims that this is called weeping
> and can be controlled by checking the torque on the bolts. When I first
> noticed this, the service mgr. agreed to replace the gasket under warranty.
> Now I'm seeing this problem again and of course the warranty is long over
> (98FLSTC). I checked the torque and adjusted according to the service
> manual, however no luck. Now if I replace the gasket are there any
> aftermarket choices available? Is it possible that the primary cover may be
> warped or will a better quality gasket make me and the scoot happy again. If
> the cover is warped, can it be repaired or is replacement my only option. I
> know on auto gaskets wrenches sometimes use a sealer that they apply onto
> the gasket. Is that possible on the primary? Your expertise is appreciated.
> Anyone for another??
>
> --
> Ed
> 98flstc
Seepage is normal on the fiber gaskets. It means it's time the bike had a bath.
You'll get this eventually no matter what you do.
HogDr
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