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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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My bike has a leaking front rocker gasket. Was wondering if it will hurt anything if I ride my bike til I can get it fixed?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by hardhead08
My bike has a leaking front rocker gasket. Was wondering if it will hurt anything if I ride my bike til I can get it fixed?
It will not hurt anything, but will leave a mess of oily residue.
Be sure to keep an eye on your oil level in the tank. If that runs out you will have big trouble!
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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By Rocker, do you mean pushrod? If so, new rubbers are not that much.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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The front rocker box is easy to get off. Change out the gasket and you won't have to worry about it.
 
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