Timing inspection plug
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How bout some deets!!!!!!! If its just the set screw type plug then I think you can use a liquid thread sealer, but if its the inspection cover you speak of then yes there should be a gasket.
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Cruiser
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From: The Florida Keys
Plug
The timing inspection threaded plug I am talking about is in my 95 1200. I bought the bike used and recently noticed some oil near the plug. I took it out and found no seal of any kind. There is nothing in the shop manual about this.
Tourer
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Oil blow-by?
I have a 91 1200 and oil collects in that area as well. Mine is from the excess oil from the air filter, hard to notice it's coming from there, after a long ride the next morning there is a very small amount settled there. That could be it.
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From: Oregon
wow old post, im fiddling with the timing on one of my bikes. there was what was left of some old o ring to seal it. i put some teflon tape on it and its been fine.
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I just put an oring on my 1998 883, but would like to know what used originally.
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There was no O ring on mine when I timed the motor on my 1991 over 5 years ago. I did not even use tape or sealant. No leaks, ever.
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