blown out head cover gasket

DaPreacha · 10-27-2017, 01:42 PM

Has anyone ever experienced the rubber head cover gasket blowing out the little side plug? Mine did today and I am wondering what could cause it?

gv550 · 10-27-2017, 05:40 PM

That would happen with the older 1500s but I've never heard of anyone having one blow out on a 1700.
The only possible cause would be too much pressure in the crankcase, check if your vent is plugged and the hose for kinks.

DaPreacha · 10-28-2017, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the reply! I checked the hose and it did get kinked accidentally when I was messing with my air box. Now I have to pull the head cover to pop the gasket back in place

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10-27-2017, 05:40 PM	#2
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	That would happen with the older 1500s but I've never heard of anyone having one blow out on a 1700. The only possible cause would be too much pressure in the crankcase, check if your vent is plugged and the hose for kinks. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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10-28-2017, 09:12 AM	#3
DaPreacha Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Rockingham, NC Posts: 76	Thanks for the reply! I checked the hose and it did get kinked accidentally when I was messing with my air box. Now I have to pull the head cover to pop the gasket back in place
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