that is the question. after replacing the shift star, it leaked and now its got a new gasket and still leaks. should i be using some sort of gasket sealer or black rtv maybe? would really like this fixed, kinda of annoying just to see.

 

did both mating surfaces get cleaned good?

 

used about half a bottle of brake cleaner and attacked the hard parts with a rag. definally good and clean.

and not to get off topic, but it says your raise the bike 1", is that with a 119 link in the rear. how did you like it.

 

I'm assuming there's no chance your cover got a little twisted or nicked?

For RTV Honda makes a quality one that all the KTM guys recommended using on the valve cover gaskets on the LC4's that were prone to developing leaks a lot. Tested and true for my uses, it's not a cover that needs clearance, I'd say try it.

I hate leaks too, just annoying, it's like having an idiot light on your dash, it's always there glaring at you saying "I'm broken, I'm broken!"

 

i slid the forks as far down in the trees as i could, and raised the rear spring, so it sit's about an inch higher

 

no the last time i did it i got super cleaned and a fresh new gasket, still leaked. im going to ask a few people at the shop i work at if they think there would be any problem using the rtv, but i dont see why it would.

as for the suspention, i did the same, seamed to help a little. right now, when i ride rut tracks, i push the front some, so i think i need to drop the forks a little to get more bite or ive really reached the limit of a 908ff. some day, im going with kx front forks and 119 rear link to get even more out of her.

anyone else got any in put?