base

The 89-96 models use a base gasket but the 97-00 do not. Does anyone why the gasket was discarded and silicone sealant used in its place?

I never thought i would ask this question, this whole rebuild is really kicking my *** lol... Reusing the camchain, it is the old dark link regina that i believe i read were really good, during dissassembly the tensioner still had plently of clicks left. I marred up one tooth on the camchain...

I have been noticing that the engine casing is showing signs of leaking oil. I removed the shift lever and repacked the bearing behind it with grease. After a few rides the problem is back. A buddy of mine mentioned something about having to possibly split the cases. Anyone have any other ideas...

looking for a spare 2009 - 2011 seat base for the berg, I ended up with both tall soft and standard soft foam and would like to build a spare seat. Any one have a spare seat base hanging around they would like to sell?

Lately I've started riding my some pretty gnarly hill climbs and had a little trouble with my bike dying. (2000 fc501) Let me go into a little more detail, these hills generally do not have much of a transition area and they only have about 35 feet in which to gain speed, then a 60 foot sandy...

Hi peeps, Having a bit of bother removing the base/bottom from my 5018pds (04 fe450e) to replace the spring with a heavier one. I've consulted the parts manual,page 25 shows an exploded view of the lower section, However, exploding it in real life is giving me grief. Q1. Does the "contra...

hi all, i am rebuildig my engine with new rod kit, bearings and stuff. my dealer here in greece claims that some of the earlier models like mine had no cylinder base gasket. when i got mine it had one.should i try not to put one on reassembling for a bit more compression or it will leak from...