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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 04:01 PM
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I just ordered a pair of chrome rockerbox covers and hardware. Should I just go ahead and replace the umbrella valves and seals while I'm in there? Not experiencing any problems and the bike just rolled over 25,000 miles.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 04:35 PM
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I would, because if I didn’t and had trouble later I would kick myself for not doing it when I had the chance. At my age kicking myself hurts.
 
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And consider doing this.


 
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Originally Posted by Rocking_it
And consider doing this.
I assume that would require removing the lower rockerbox to keep the shavings out of the engine... I'm just removing and replacing the rockerbox covers.

 
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