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[omgtkk]

Yep, When I got my FXR2 home I found the same puddle under mine.  ANd it seems like once they go, they really go.  It turned from a slow leak to a jail break in one or two heat cycles of the motor.  I didn't have the time or patience to tackle the repair myself, so I took it to a local independent with an excellent reputation.  He confirmed that they all do this eventually.  Said the government made the manufacturers take all the asbestos out of the paper gaskets in the 90's, so the gaskets just fall apart after a while.  He replaced BOTH front and rear rocker boxes with James Gaskets and told me "they don't leak when I get done with them".  2 1/2 hours labor and a few bucks in parts.  Not too bad.  Been dry since, but I only have a few hundred miles on it.  Make sure you do both cylinders if you are going to go through the trouble.

[110tHunDer]

 
Thanks, omg.  That is quite a spot under there.  I was wondering if the rocker cover gaskets could actuall leave that much oil, but I guess they can.  I had the bike out for a good run over the weekend, rode it to work twice this week, and all was fine until yesterday's geyser, so yeah, it seems once they go, they go quickly!

I learned about an indy near here from an ol' timer I met during my breakfast run last Sunday, so I may try to head down there tomorrow after a few hours at the office to see what he has to say.  Not sure the H-D dealer here would utilize the James Gaskets.   I will definitely do both front and rear at the same time.

[BADBUD]

I had a leak too. But it will be fine. Hoping for 120-120.
BadBud

[Sean M Cary]

I had a leak too. But it will be fine. Hoping for 120-120.
BadBud

are you doing gear driven cams?

[BADBUD]

Yes, S&S 585g. Reworking heads, boring .005 over domed pistons, 10.5 to 1 compression, compression releases, D&D fatcat.VROOM!!!!!!!! Hope to be back in the saddle in a week or so. Compensater nut came loose and screwed up stator. Bearing race on main shaft slipped a 1/4 inch or so, got lucky didn't get into 5th gear. Guess I am going to have to start acting like I am 54.-----------------------NOT

BADBUD

[Hoist!]

Nice mods bud!

Brian was talking about Evo Rocker Box leaks here on an FXR3. You guys will get more response to your TC questions if ya move this stuff to the Twin Cam Board.

That was an unthreadjack if ya haven't noticed!

Hoist!