Well eat me fer a tater! I ran the bike for about 4 miles at 65 to 70 mph because of traffic and having to keep up. Got out of that situation and brought it home. Got to checking it over and I see the case gasket has expanded all around the bottom of the cylinder like loose head bolts and nuts or excessive crankcase pressure.
The gasket is even split at the corner. The head was torqued 3 times in 48 hours. The 3rd time nothing moved. I called it good till first heat. First heat was about 7 miles but I elected to take it further. Hind sight is 20-20. I know the breather is clear! Athena gaskets. I read over there some place they were suspect but I'm having trouble getting my head around this. Will re torque in the AM when engine is dead cold. Any thoughts? Anybody have this problem? Thanks
Thu
The gasket is even split at the corner. The head was torqued 3 times in 48 hours. The 3rd time nothing moved. I called it good till first heat. First heat was about 7 miles but I elected to take it further. Hind sight is 20-20. I know the breather is clear! Athena gaskets. I read over there some place they were suspect but I'm having trouble getting my head around this. Will re torque in the AM when engine is dead cold. Any thoughts? Anybody have this problem? Thanks
Thu