stuck gasket

Hello, Since it’s raining buckets in the PNW these days, I figured I’d fix the leak coming from the starter motor. Engine is in frame. I have everything pulled off and access to both sides. The issue I’ve got is that sucker is really stuck on there - I have picked, scratched and scraped with...

I am returning a much-used XS-E to reliable running condition. A previous owner (or more accurately, "abuser") must have used some sort of goop/glue/Marinetex/epoxy instead of a gasket for the small oil strainer cover (the little round one on the right side). On previous bikes, I would simply...