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What is this wire?

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I suspect that the vacuum petcock, clutch / starter interlock, and sidestand light are the result of product liability nanny switch suits.

The oil leaks you have, with the exception of the oil filter housing if its a stripped bolt, are pretty easy to fix.
 
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850 Combat said:
I suspect that the vacuum petcock, clutch / starter interlock, and sidestand light are the result of product liability nanny switch suits.

The oil leaks you have, with the exception of the oil filter housing if its a stripped bolt, are pretty easy to fix.
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Two of the bolts got stuck to the acorn nuts and came out, the third one is too far in, and I'm lacking a washer (its too far in). It is also possible I slightly snagged the o-ring when installing it. My first oil filter change ever (on any vehicle) so I am sure my technique will improve.

I am ordering all the stuffs and things I need now.
 
850 Combat said:
Sometimes the oil filter gasket just doesn't want to lay in the groove.
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Im scared to open it again, Im afraid I will make it worse. I will make sure to have grease on hand next time to glue it stuck. And also have a very clean bike. I think some sand or grit made it leak first, and then I over torqued the nuts.

I just put an order in for new studs and nuts and washers, fingers cross they arrive before my next oil change (1600km /about 1000 miles). I'll put the new studs in with green loctite, and then use proper torque when reassembling. It will take some time to brake clean all the oil out. But I am sure I could survive riding some other bike for a week.
 
When you get your new studs, take note that there are more threads on one end than on the others. Put the end with fewer threads into the engine.

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Steve said:
When you get your new studs, take note that there are more threads on one end than on the others. Put the end with fewer threads into the engine.

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The gapped part, is it supposed to be inside or outside the engine? I really dont want to stuck it the wrong way.
 
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