I once again have a leaking base gasket on my vert cylinder (2001 M750). I do not want to pay the dealer to replace it given I am more than capable of doing it myself... But I do have a couple of questions:
1) What is involved in replacing it. Can I do it with the motor still in the bike or do I need to drop the engine. How long does it take? Are there any issues I should be aware/cautous of)? (OK that was three questions....)
2) Becuase I am really lazy, has anyone tried to cut the gasket so they did not have to remove the entire cylinder barrel. I was thinking of cutting it on the opposite side as to where they leak in an area that is not near oil pressure or return. Slip it in and put a little slicone where the cut was. The cut should only be under crank case pressure. Anyone tried this? Any comments on how it may work?
3) Should I replace the head/cylinder bolts when I perform this operation?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
1) What is involved in replacing it. Can I do it with the motor still in the bike or do I need to drop the engine. How long does it take? Are there any issues I should be aware/cautous of)? (OK that was three questions....)
2) Becuase I am really lazy, has anyone tried to cut the gasket so they did not have to remove the entire cylinder barrel. I was thinking of cutting it on the opposite side as to where they leak in an area that is not near oil pressure or return. Slip it in and put a little slicone where the cut was. The cut should only be under crank case pressure. Anyone tried this? Any comments on how it may work?
3) Should I replace the head/cylinder bolts when I perform this operation?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.