painting the rocker cover

hi iv been thinking of painting my rocker cover as it looks pretty nasty at the moment if i do it though will i have to buy a replacement rocker gasket?
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cheers
kai

nightshift said

hi iv been thinking of painting my rocker cover as it looks pretty nasty at the moment if i do it though will i have to buy a replacement rocker gasket?
:dontknow:
cheers
kai

Yes you will mate.  I'd never use the old one again.. you'll end up with leaks  :wink:

hmmm i tried to order one from euro parts but it keeps saying my card number isnt long enough.
how hard is it to get the rocker cover off?

easy and make sure you use vht paint or better still have it powdercoated

took the rocker cover off yesterday and spent about 3 hours scrubbing it with a wire brush in the end i stuck it back on thers some silver showing but i think it could do with an hour or so more scrubbing, i think ill finish it off tonight hopefully even if my hands are covered in holes from the wire brush  :twisted:
it will be worth it though  

dude, i took mie off and took it to the local wheel refurber.
They coated it while they had paint in the gun from some wheels! cost me ?35 for rad cowling, rocker cover, timing belt casing.

Definately the way forward! 8)

Good luck with it!

yeah get it powdercoated.. gives you a nice finish and it's hardwearing too..

http://www.bristolmotorcyclepowdercoating.co.uk/price.html

For a guide on prices this is my local coater who did my rear beam, Cheap and a good job. :wink:


Oh and the rocker cover gasket OE number is 026 198 025a (DX Engine)your local factor should have one if you can't get to GSF..

 

Make sure your powder coater seals the oil breather up properly. Shot lodged in these will destroy your engine!!!!

didnt get it powder coated might do at some point but looks ok for now
check the pic below