has this happened to you?

[wannabsmooth1]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mrodub" wrote:

> > I put the left side cover back on after changing the doohickey and > spring on my 90 Tengai. Then I went for a test ride and parked it. The > next morning there was a puddle of oil on the garage floor (boo hoo). > The gaskets are brand new and the oil is not coming from the seam but > I do know where it is coming from... the adjuster bolt hole in the > side cover. > I upgraded to the new adjuster bolt and washer which came with a new > o-ring. I'm guessing the adjuster bolt o-ring is too small, got > stretched, or slipped off the shaft during reassembly of the side

cover.

> Has this happened to any of you??? > This is what I get for tampering with a machine that was running > perfectly and been together for almost 17 years. > Mike >

Mike, The oring probably got damaged when you put the left cover on. The inner portion of the hole the adjuster bolt goes through is often sharp. It also helps to leave the bolt slightly loose until you get the outer cover on, and then tighten it with the outer cover bolts. all the best, Mike