Topic: Auto Chain Oiler Question

[Dunstall_74]

Can the blocking off of the auto chain oiler be done without replacing a gasket?  Getting ready to perform thishttp://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=10817.0 procedure, but can't afford to be without transportation if a new gasket is required.  Thanks

[wrenchmuch]

I simply tightened the oiler's slotted screw in . No oil . Maybe on a oiler that's worn it will still leak . In that case the linked procedure looks good . Maybe clean oil off the threads in the shaft and use some blue locktite to make sure the bolt stays put . There won't be any gasket needed if you leave the shifter cover in place . It shouldn't be necessary to remove it to do the work .
Hope this helps
Mike

[Johnie]

Agreed, you will not have to replace any gasket since the oiler is in the front sprocket shaft easy to get at. On my K1 the PO put some silicone in there behind the rubber oiler seal. It works great.

[Dunstall_74]

Great, thanks for the responses.  I've done the procedure before, and took the shifter cover off first, and made an oily mess, and in hindsight it seemed like there would've been an easier better way but it's been a few years, and I couldn't remember.  I ended up having to wait a week while waiting for a new shift cover gasket to arrive at the Honda shop.  Didn't want something like that to happen again if not necessary.

[MCRider]

Great, thanks for the responses.  I've done the procedure before, and took the shifter cover off first, and made an oily mess, and in hindsight it seemed like there would've been an easier better way but it's been a few years, and I couldn't remember.  I ended up having to wait a week while waiting for a new shift cover gasket to arrive at the Honda shop.  Didn't want something like that to happen again if not necessary.

It is definitely not necessary to remove the shifter cover to tinker with the oiler. You might have to hold your mouth just right to wiggle it out but the sprocket cover comes off with 2 screws and no gasket.

Tip, if you ever have to remove the shifter cover (why?) put a shim under the left side of the centerstand to get it to lean a bit to the right. A lot less oil will come out.