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I would disagree, oil has long chain molecules that are broken losing viscosity. Watch old fork oil being poured out, like water. New oil is usually much thicker.

I’ll post pics tomorrow, no video sorry.

I was using regular marine grease and re-applying every tire change but switched to the Staburags and don’t see a need to re-apply that often. I like it, cuts the tire swap time down a bit.

The cartoon works in place of a hammer.

Do it! We’re here for you brother! Seriously not that bad

I got mines! Thanks once again Chuck and Scud.

Two sump gaskets

Replace album with songs.... it is the Dead right?

Wonder if the price of Shockproof Heavy will go up now?

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Behind the stator cover/rotor is a crank seal. Yes you would see oil on the stator if that was leaking. You can actually change that without removing the timing cover. Not sure about your 2000 but on my 02 there is a “spigot” that is threaded into the upper sump then the hoses thread onto that. Behind the spigots there is a sealing washer. I’ve replaced mine because it leaked. Come to think of it I’ve replaced all these possible leaking points on my bike at least once...

The easiest leak to fix is the sealing washers behind the oil lines. Mine were leaking once. Timing gasket is like a three-four hour job the first time, two the second time. Upper sump gasket is only slightly harder than doing a filter change. Might as well roper sloper it while you’re there.

Peeled off. Like I say either way you’d probably be fine.

On the great Bosch oil filter sticker controversy. I changed my oil today out of paranoia. I have about 200 miles on this oil and filter as it was my pre winter change. So at least a couple heat cycles. I will say that the sticker was attached and whole but came off real easy after bathing in oil since November. If it was me i’d drain the oil and remove the sticker just to rest my mind. I wouldn’t fault a guy either way though.

Isn’t there a guy with a beautiful greenie in SoCal? Just sayin...

No headlight? No tach? Also check your ignition switch contacts.

That is so true Docc.

Wow what an interesting vocation you have Scud. Dude’s got some serious gumption!

I think they look “period”..... wait that might be taken the wrong way in this case.

Ha! That looks like stupid fun! I’m psyched for you buddy. I’ve always been a KTM Duke fan, that’s the same engine? How are you liking it?

Bummer, really looks nice otherwise.

Gmc, I admire you honestly. I just don’t have the nerve to dump a $12.99/gal jug of oil into my bike. I’ve always used mobil1 which seems to split the difference between the Rotella and Motul folks. I burn a bit, but it’s consistent.

The label comes off! Dang it! I have a Bosch filter that’s been in my sump all winter.... Now I’m going to have to change my oil again....

I’m laughing anytime Docc breaks out the “Special Tool Fluid”!

I install my sump gaskets dry. I would suggest putting a hose clamp around the oil filter so it doesn’t loosen itself. Unlike most exterior oil filters if this one starts to get loose you won’t see a leak.