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Background: I'm about to change out the lube in all three holes again. My intention is to change it out every 5000-miles...engine, transmission, and primary. My '15 RGS cruises at a steady 3000rpms ALOT for a constant 2hrs every day 'cuz that's my commute on a lightly trafficked freeway...set the CC, settle against the backrest, boots up on the highway pegs, and enjoy the ride
Question: Is the $8 derby cover paper gasket (part# 25416-99C) a one-time use only item? The last time I changed out the primary fluid at its first 1000mile checkup, the gasket looked new-like but the red silicone bead was less proud than a new one. Would it be OK to apply a fresh bead of silicone/rtv on this used gasket and reuse it one more time?
The reason: $8 is still $8. That's about 2.42gals of 91octane ...about 80miles worth of additional high-speed miles traveled on said commute
Ok...but seriously...is it a one-time use only gasket?
Question: Is the $8 derby cover paper gasket (part# 25416-99C) a one-time use only item? The last time I changed out the primary fluid at its first 1000mile checkup, the gasket looked new-like but the red silicone bead was less proud than a new one. Would it be OK to apply a fresh bead of silicone/rtv on this used gasket and reuse it one more time?
The reason: $8 is still $8. That's about 2.42gals of 91octane ...about 80miles worth of additional high-speed miles traveled on said commute
Ok...but seriously...is it a one-time use only gasket?