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An annoying PC inspection cover leak!

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by yin, Jul 29, 2010.

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  1. yin

    yin New Member

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    I keep having this slow primary chain inspection cover leak.

    So far I've changed out the gasket during my last regular
    fluid changes, and I changed out the gasket and hardware
    this last time when I went all syn3.

    Should I buy a new cover now? Every time I get ready to
    go for a ride, I have to wipe down a small line of fluid..

    Anyone experience this issue before?
    yin, Jul 29, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    make sure all mating surfaces are spotless! i would also use a bit on the screws holding the plate, and torque to factory specs. i would put a thin layer of silicone sealer on both sides of the gasket before i laid out the cash for new covers...........jmo
    chucktx, Jul 29, 2010
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  4. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I would probably get a different cover now. I noticed when I was taking a look at my chain that my cover did not fit just right. It is slightly bent, and I am sure that it from someone not tightening the screw up evenly. Mine is not leaking, but I am keeping a close eye on it.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 29, 2010
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  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yep JB right you have to tighten the screws up evenly & do as chuck said , just put the silacone on your finger tip & rub it on both sides of the gasket
    cowboy, Jul 29, 2010
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  6. HD97FXDC

    HD97FXDC New Member

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    Maybe it thinks it is an old Shovel head. :) just marking its spot.
    HD97FXDC, Jul 30, 2010
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    :roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 30, 2010
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  8. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yin what year is your bike ? I know some had a O ring in the cover other then a gasket or both ,
    cowboy, Jul 30, 2010
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  9. yin

    yin New Member

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    Its a 2000 fxst SoftTail.
    yin, Jul 31, 2010
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  10. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I know the 2000 super glide uses the O ring ,pull your derby cover & there should be a place for the o ring
    cowboy, Jul 31, 2010
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  11. yin

    yin New Member

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    The Derby cover is fine, the leak is in the inspection cover.
    I ordered a new cover for it with new gasket and crome
    hardware. The tech at my HD dealer begged me to not
    use silicone on it lol. The cover is probably warped from what
    I'm gathering.
    yin, Aug 6, 2010
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  12. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Ya i don't use silicone on mine , have'nt found a reason to , just tighten the bolts a little at a time & rotate from one to another till all tightened up equeal
    cowboy, Aug 6, 2010
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    If that don't fix it try a James Gasket, they have a silicone bead along the gasket.
    You will have to order it for yer year and year bike.

    Genuine James Primary Gasket Kit
    cardboard, Aug 6, 2010
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  14. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    or JB weld the sucker!!!!!!:roflmao:
    chucktx, Aug 6, 2010
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    :roflmao::roflmao:That'll fix 'er for sure!!!:roflmao:
    Lucifer, Aug 7, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Ahhhhhh.........

    I just gots one small question.

    If yer Redneck Ass JB Welds the sucker.

    What kind of Hammer do ya need if you ever want to take it back off.........:D:cussing:
    cardboard, Aug 7, 2010
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  17. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    gets on over to the harborfreight strore and gets ya one of jack's hammers.......they werk real goad...:D
    chucktx, Aug 7, 2010
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    :eek:jack hammerd:roflmao:
    cowboy, Aug 7, 2010
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  19. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    new gasket, and use tq wrench, it's probably warped.

    Mine weeps a bit, I just wipe it off...
    hotroadking, Aug 8, 2010
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  20. fxdxriderleo

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    JB welding should be ok, the new bikes don't have the inspection cover.
    fxdxriderleo, Aug 9, 2010
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  21. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    and the new bikes have self adjusting primary chain tensioners.

    Don't want to have to remove the whole cover to check the adjustment...:banghead:
    hotroadking, Aug 9, 2010
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