Leaky Rocker Bolt??
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Road Captain
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Leaky Rocker Bolt??
Developed a bad oil leak a couple days ago. Thought it was coming from the rocker box gasket, but it's actually coming out of the rear left rocker box bolt. I say bad because the entire underside of my gas tank and my legs were covered in oil after a 30 mile ride.
Everything I've read says you shouldn't overtighten the bolt, so I'm wondering if there is a seal or something I can replace without taking the entire rocker off? Should I back the bolt out and add some silicon gasket stuff around the threads? It's definitely coming from the bolt, not the rocker gaskets.
Thanks!
Everything I've read says you shouldn't overtighten the bolt, so I'm wondering if there is a seal or something I can replace without taking the entire rocker off? Should I back the bolt out and add some silicon gasket stuff around the threads? It's definitely coming from the bolt, not the rocker gaskets.
Thanks!
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: South Florida
I would back the bolt out and also look to see that the RB cover is not cracked. It should be an easy fix with replacing the fiber washer. I just changed mine as I resealed my lower rear RB. DONT get the fiber washers at the dealer, I did and they charged me over $6 
Go to Home Depot a pack of them is less than a dollar. I also think a little Hylomar or Permatex sealer on the underside of the fiber washer wouldn't hurt. Good luck.
Go to Home Depot a pack of them is less than a dollar. I also think a little Hylomar or Permatex sealer on the underside of the fiber washer wouldn't hurt. Good luck.
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