Valve cover gaskets leak ; some models are prone to leak quicker than others. What is the make/model of the bike you are looking at?
I have done valve adjustments on a multitude of bikes that had leaking covers. Owner choose to replace the gasket when the work was being done. The 'problem...
Whenever I swap tires...I always inspect the valve stems, even if they look 'a little dry' ...I just install new stems.
The new stems don't cost much, and come with new cores.
I Always replace valve cores with every tire swap. (cheap insurance)
I usually have the luxury of looking after bikes...
Stop by...this will take 20mins to do . It is easier to pull the tire out and properly install the stem.
What bike is wheel from ? the sv or the blackbird?
It is possible to make your bead breaker, but trust me....it much easier going for that 30min drive then trying this yourself.
Whoa Whoa whoa.....why am I not being invited ?!?!
In my opinion....the best thing is to get a fuze block. Or its knock off counterpart.
It is a simple thing to route (has relay) and you can take it from bike to bike.
(Welcome to Fuzeblocks - Out Stuff blows so yours doesn't)
It does cost a...
Plenty of auto parts store will sell generic METAL fuel filters.
Space below motorcycle tanks are limited. The last thing you want is for the plastic to metal and burn the bike down.
If I am servicing a carb bike. I always make a case to run a in-line filter.
Step back and do a proper diag. I had to trace the other shops steps back and verify their diag...which was incorrect.
Kramming's bike had a issue where the exhaust butterfly was stuck closed (vs it should be stuck open)
This is why I buy bikes on the spot....look it over / inspect. Review paperwork and load it up and take it home / deliver it.
Usually can get a better deal if you have a truck there with cash in hand and ready to buy (if its worth it)
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