From having a google around, this appears a common problem, so i will order a new gasket and the 4 bolt washers. Question is, (likely a stupid one) the bike is running slightly rough on acceleration through 3-4k RPM when cold and backfiring a hell of a lot on deceleration (with flames) Could a leak in the cam cover gasket cause any of the above or is the cam cover entirely separate to the sealed side of the engine even when a valve is open?
Im going to remove the cold air intake system (thing) whilst the tank is off. You can get a blanking kit. It should help with the deceleration pops and bangs.
Im going to remove the cold air intake system (thing) whilst the tank is off. You can get a blanking kit. It should help with the deceleration pops and bangs.
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