06 K9, after sitting oil on top of primary

[Rickster]

Need suggestions, after bike sits on kick stand, i have oil on top of the primary, looks as if it may be coming from around the rear exhaust but not sure, also hear a dry sound at around 2500 rpms.

 

[Eric]

rocker box leaking???? thats where I'd start.

 

[Rickster]

Thanks, i will check it out

 

[Rickster]

Eric, looks like you may be correct, back left corner has oil, I cannot get to that one with the allen I have due to it is under the frame and very little clearance, approx. 3/4 inch. is there special allen to get to it. i need allen with very short bend.

 

[woodbutcher]

just grind one off until it goes in. be glad it's not a mastiff, you'd have to remove the tank

but more than likely it is not just the cover. it is probably the box itself and you will have to replace the box to jug gasket.

 

[Eric]

just grind one off until it goes in. be glad it's not a mastiff, you'd have to remove the tank

yep I've got so many allen wrenches I've modified it looks as if I have a set of custom 1s made....:lol: just do what you have to do.. tape up everything so it dosent get scratched..:2thumbs:

 

[Rickster]

Thanks all, if box is needed to be replaced, may have to take to mechanic due to it looks as if the motor will need to be pulled to get bolt out.

Thanks for help

 

[narow37]

rickster, its a fairly easy job to do. this is a "how-to" I did when I had to do mine. this is a common problem for some reason.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/4603-how-replacing-your-rocker-boxes-gaskets.html

 

[Rickster]

Thanks Narow for the detailed instructions. may have to try it,
How long did it take you to do the complete job?

 

[Dawgboy]

Thanks all, if box is needed to be replaced, may have to take to mechanic due to it looks as if the motor will need to be pulled to get bolt out.

Thanks for help

I have a leak in the same location on my 07 mastiff. Was able to pull the rocker box cover and check the rocker box - head bolts without any difficulty after grinding an Allen. Looks like it is still leaking. Have to order a gasket set. Not sure if I am up to pulling the box and adjusting the pushrods...

Is this a common issue with these motors?


Which bolt u having the problem with?

 

[Rickster]

back left allen, i was able to grind down an allen and check thightness, seems tight, guess i will have to pull the rocker box and replace seals.

 

[narow37]

I took my time and it took about 4 hours if I remember right.

 

[bruce]

I had to replace rear gasket on my 2006 K9 It was not to bad,( I only did rear) I agree about 4 hours, but mainly because I took my time because it was the first time, having a shop manual will help a lot. torque spec. etc.

 

[Raywood]

back left allen, i was able to grind down an allen and check thightness, seems tight, guess i will have to pull the rocker box and replace seals.

Rick, you need to remove the cover and then tighen down on the base. See my "Top End" thread in the how to section.