Rocker box success!

[JOEL9]

Thanks Wiznut and all the threads in engine rotation. with lap top & service manual it was a EZ job to replace my rocker box gaskets & thanks BUELLXB for the best buell site on the web imho[up].

getting ready:

done:

 

[levi]

Hey Joel,

Did you replace the rocker box base gaskets as well as the cover gaskets?
I'm doing this job tomorrow.


Levi

 

[JOEL9]

Just the cover gaskets, the front was leaking. replaced them both, they had the crappy orange gaskets. replaced w/ the new black ones[up]

 

[mtnmason]

so apparently you had enough clearance with the front tire on the ground. good to know

 

[JOEL9]

Yes, the front gasket you change like in the pic. the rear you change through the opening in top of the frame. the whole job took about me about 4-5 hours spread out over a couple days. if i were to do it again, about 2 hrs. tops.

 

[stellio78]

Nice job.

Could I have the part # of the new black gasket kit please?

 

[snrusnak]

Job well done [up]

It's always slow the first time around lol. I want to do this at some point on mine. I have a minor leak on the rear. I want to paint the engine too though, so not sure if I'll have to remove it...

 

[JOEL9]

Part # is:

17036-91A GASKET KIT, rocker covers

I paid $60.00 at my local hardly shop.

 

[levi]

I'm doing mine right this moment.

There's a lot of oil and maybe a dead fan.

so much cleaning to do..

BTW Joel your bike is super tasteful. I like the blue plastics and wheels together.

 

[stellio78]

Thanks [up]