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Old May 26, 2015 | 02:42 PM
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Turns out I didn't need to remove the lower rocker box or breather assembly. I got the rocker box cover off and for the hell of it I tested the tightness of the lower rocker box. I could have taken off the bolt closest to the leak with my fingers. I tightened it up and put everything back together. I could reach everything with my torque wrench except for one rocker cover bolt near the frame. I went off feeling and it seems Alright. I rode her pretty hard and the leak is gone. That gas tank removal is a bigger pain than the rocker boxes. Thanks everyone for all the help. Now to fix my pry slot leak...
 
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