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Old May 12, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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hey riders
I'm no mechanic. I can handle tools. I have a '75 FLH mostly stock, recently acquired.
The front rocker cover gasket is leaking to much , drips on the exhaust, so I'm thinking of replacing it. I want to know if I can do it without removing the head cylinder?

And is there and threads on a top end job, the manual is good but extra references is always appreciated.

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Old May 12, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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First off welcome ti the forums and nope head comes off sorry and when you do this use Cometic gaskets with the silicon/ metal wafer gaskets not the old style paper or garlock stuff or you'll be redoing it in a few years.
 
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Old May 13, 2017 | 08:18 AM
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Thanks for the welcoming and the reply.
I Have everything from bottom cylinder to rocker cover gasket in James with the silicone.
If anyone has there two cent on the job. Let loose
 
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