Shipper
XS650 Addict
For years now I have been quite proud of being able to leave my bike over any surface without fear of oil leaks. Not advisable, but proud none the less. Until recently! Upon changing the oil/filters etc. this spring I foolishly followed the manual advice and applied gasket sealer to the filter pan gasket and sure enough, leak. Up until this point I would simply wet the gasket with oil before reefing it tight with the six bolts. No leaks. Just finished cleaning all gasket remnants from the pan plate and will now do the same on the engine side gasket surface.
Whats the generally accepted practice - gasket sealer/cement or no?
Whats the generally accepted practice - gasket sealer/cement or no?