Hi

My rear rocker cover is leaking
What gaskets will I need to repair it ?

Will this be an easy DIY ?

Looking at you tube it doesnt look like it’s beyong the average home mechanic

 

search here: https://shop.outpostalaska.com/OEMpartfinder.htm

don't know what bike you have or where the leak is coming from. there are 7 gaskets on the rocker box. most likely "LOWER" or 13 here:

 

It will be a lot easier if you can remove your tank....then fairly easy....do you have a torque wrench to tighten it back up properly? Buy the gasket from Harley...the one you will get will be much heavier and better than the original (assuming it is original). If you don't know how to remove your tank....go to YouTube and find the right one for you to follow.

 

Yes I have a torque wrench and it’s coming from the bottom gasket

This is annoying but tackling it might make me tackle a 1200. Conversion the next time I get bored

Thanx

 

I'd start by obtaining a Factory Service Manual, or equivelant.

 

The factory service manual makes this pretty straight forward. Being an average person not too afraid to pick up a wrench I was able to remove the front head to replace a leaking head gasket. The rocker box is much simpler

 

It's a pretty straight-forward process.

Since you're already in there you may want to install some Rocker Lockers.

 

I did it on my '07, it was the first bike repair of any significance I did after I bought it a couple years ago. The factory service manual was good. As others said, torque wrench is a must. I bought the Harley gasket kit, it had updated parts since my bike left the factory. I used a Harbor Freight jack to lift the bike some which made it easier.


Take your time, use good shop practices, etc. Definitely doable for a DIY'er.