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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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I was detailing my bike today and noticed a grey rubbery type stuff along the entire center seam of the engine on the bottom side of the bike. It appears to be a gasket or sealer put in when the engine was assembled. It is not wet or anything and shows no signs of leaking any fluids, but I have never noticed it before. It has probably been there since the factor assembly, but just wanted to ask.

You know you can look at something 1000 times, and on 1001 you can see something you haven't noticed before. Just wanted to know if this is normal.

Here's a pic:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF4268.jpg
Lol, dont have any on mine!! you guys sure your engines aren't getting so hot that the oil is just tuning into treacle n hanging on there!!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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My 05 doesnt have any thing like that.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I sprayed mine with carb cleaner to get the cases nice and spotless and it ate the sealant and creaked an oil leak.
Good to know. I only spray S100 cycle cleaner, or use soap and water on it.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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great....now I'm gonna have to go out to the garage and take a look.....
 
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