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Jan 3, 2013 | 01:58 PM

kdodd

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From: Goode, Va

Big bore kit install

I recently had a big bore kit installed, saw some of what I thought was a oil leak coming from the base of the rocker boxes. Engine guy says it is the lube he used to torque the head bolts. Not had a lot of time to ride since the build. Put on around 80 miles. Cleaned it up a couple of times and still seeping a little. For you pros, is this normal? Should I give it a few more miles, or take it back to get it checked.

Jan 3, 2013 | 02:14 PM

stupid_rope

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From: Satans Asshole

give it time

Jan 3, 2013 | 06:08 PM

leon anthony

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what little lube it takes to lube the theards of the head bolts should NOT be leaking out

Jan 3, 2013 | 06:14 PM

chuck3049

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From: machesney park il

If you hav already cleaned it couple times, I'd say take it back. Bolt together every day and run, no leaks.. don't remember was it a steeeler that did the work.

Jan 3, 2013 | 07:20 PM

kdodd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck3049

If you hav already cleaned it couple times, I'd say take it back. Bolt together every day and run, no leaks.. don't remember was it a steeeler that did the work.

No this is a independent that I know for a fact does great work, He will back all his work, but he said take it through the break in period. I did read in this forum the other day, some people had the same issue, some even with new bikes.

Jan 4, 2013 | 01:28 AM