drain oil to change cylinder gasket?

[piguglyshandydrinker]

They do this with time.
Slacken/remove the clamp screw, you will need to counter hold the square nut as it slackens as it's not retained.
There is a small tubular spacer that prevents the clamp from being overtightened, this will fall as the screw is removed.
Reinstall the screw until slight resistance is felt - don't overtighten.

You may need to do this on all the clamps or just the ones at the engine end.

The rubber insulators are usually fine, just require a little extra "nip up".
If they are perished, split, bulging or distorted - replace them.

If the screws are siezed, try grips to secure the clamp, don't let the clamp distort. If the screw won't come out everything should be ok for the trip as long as the bike runs ok but plan on replacing the rubbers & clamps.
It is important that they have a good airtight seal.

Phil

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[theborv]

so I haven't done anything yet, neither "nip-up" or replacment. It looks like the leak has stopped, so my thought is that the little bit of fresh oil has become slightly sticky mixed with heat and dirt to seal it again, so I think I will not touch it again until I replace the rubber insulators.

At least this is what I'm hoping

[piguglyshandydrinker]

You will probably find the oil stain reappears after a decent run.
No probs if you leave it until after yout trip then either replace or nip up as you see fit

Phil

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