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View Full Version : rocker boxes seals Lukas O 14th January 2005, 13:21 Doing 883 to 1200 conversion I purchased set of seals for top end (70$). One of the gaskets for rocker box (the lowest one) is a very thin steel plate. Old gasket was the other type. Is it right? Should I put any silicone gasket maker on it to be safe of leakage? Please help Lukas stevo 14th January 2005, 13:28 G'day Lukas The new steel ones are an improvement over the old paper ones...... A smear of loctite 518 rubbed thinly over both sides with ya fingers takes up any extra irregularities engine 15th January 2005, 02:37 Lukasz, the steel gasket is excellent. I just did my rocker boxes with these, and they are a great improvement. I think it is safe to assume that the steel one will not dry up, crumble and leak like the crappy paper ones do. Don't use any silicone. I'm also using the molded rubber mid and upper cover gaskets. I used just a dap of silicone in 2 spots to keep them in place when installing the covers. Lukas O 15th January 2005, 20:35 Thank You for good advices,guys! Ride safe! Lukas 883 1997 - almost converted to 1200 see the bike at http://moto.e-technologie.net/harleyopis.html Turbota 15th January 2005, 20:59 Remember ... The raised rib on the metal gasket goes up. barry1967 15th January 2005, 21:10 Hey Ron, we might be the only two guys that have had out 04's apart more than once. HeHe. Although I'm on my third time...or is it four..... Turbota 15th January 2005, 21:21 Barry ... There is something seriously wrong with you and me ... We take a pefectly good brand new motorcycle, and within a couple of months have the motor scattered all over the garage floor .... A psychiatrist would have a field day trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with us! Come to think about it ... I remember as a little kid, I took enjoyment on taking things apart. Unforfunatly, I seldom got them put back togather properly. Yes, this is a horrible disease we both are afflicted with. :) The only permanent fix is a Full Frontal Lobotomy: http://www.psychology.eku.edu/Palmer/200/Chapter13_files/image002.jpg barry1967 15th January 2005, 21:30 Bought it 5/14 and had the heads off 6/15. I only had 375 when I first pulled the heads and cams. Shame Shame. All I know is these damn gaskets are expensive. Lukas O 15th January 2005, 23:53 Bought it 5/14 and had the heads off 6/15. I only had 375 when I first pulled the heads and cams. A psychiatrist would have a field day trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with us! You are really crazy guys! Keep it like that!!! Ride safe! Lukas |