Re: More bolts...

[Eric Sheley <eric@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hoppler, Harl wrote:

>Do the leaks develop gradually? Or do you lose a bolt or
>two and all of a sudden have a sump full of oil on the floor
>or on the road front of your tire? 

The leak occurs as the bolts loosen up. For me it happened over a 60 mile
span. Once I retorqued the bolts, I had no problem (and of course they now
have been replaced). My recommendation would be to check the torque on the
bolts if you will be taking atrip and then check them as you ride. 

>What size are the sump bolts? Worth carrying a couple
>of generic bolts of proper thread for roadside replacement?
>Or do they break off and leave a threaded hunk in the case?

They don't break off, so carrying a rachet and appropriate bit would be the
only thing that I could suggest.

>which uses the filter that is supposed to cross with 
>the Triumph part. I'm going to cut them both open to
>see how they compare and will report next week.

Sounds good - keep us informed

- - Eric


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