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    Hi folks,
    I started up my recently rebuilt gsx1100 motor the other day and one of the half moon seals on the rocker cover popped out ! Any idea why this should happen ?....compression is excellent by the way
    Cheers paxo

    #2
    Did you clean the lower sealing surface with brake cleaner/lacquer thinner to remove any traces of oil?
    Did you apply a thin layer of Permatex Ultra Black to the lip?

    daniel

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      #3
      Three Bond sealer on the curved portion of the half moon is recommended. Also, check your crankcase breather to make sure the crankcase is not building pressure.
      Ed

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        #4
        Greetings and Salutations!!

        Hi Mr. paxo,

        I've recently started installing the "half moons" backwards (lip on the inside) so as to lessen the chance of losing one or having it leak. Use a thin smear of your favorite gasket sealer only on the curved side.

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          #5
          cheers for the advice folks and thanks for the welcome !!! I had cleaned the surfaces properly ( or so I thought !!) I quite like the idea of reversing the seals so the lip is on the inside as a little extra insurance.... I might try that. I am also thinking of fitting an extra crankcase breather...anywhere in the uk you can buy these as a kit ? the ones that fit to the oil filler
          Cheers paxo

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            #6
            You don't need an extra breather. Just make sure your bike is properly maintained and call it done.
            Ed

            To measure is to know.

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              #7
              Though if you want one for looks HEL can sort you out.

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                #8
                Hi,

                Originally posted by hampshirehog View Post
                By the way - we should all tell you to get stuffed (Yanks won't get it). Any reason for the nickname?...









                Thank you for your indulgence,

                BassCliff

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