So I need to replace the rocker housing gasket on my rear cylinder. (2000 Road King). While I am there, I will replace the rocker cover gasket as well. I have the gaskets, tools, service manual, time and a pretty good mechanical ability. Anyone else tackled this and if so can you offer any helpful tricks or tips? Anything special to watch out for?

From reading the manual, it seems to be a fairly easy task but I just want to make sure I have all my bases covered.

Thanks in advance.

 

Rocker box, houses the rocker assembly, which in turn has push rods connected to the cam....just sayin' there's more than you posted this to be.

 

http://www.norbar.com/Calculators/To...0/Default.aspx

That is a link to a calculator to help determine proper torque settings when using the wrench in an unconventional manner. If I remember correctly there were three bolts I had to use something like that for. Beyond that, make sure the mating surfaces are absolutely clean. I use a clean rag and mineral spirits for gasket surfaces, same for oring. If it is a direct fit, I will lightly coat gaskets and orings with fresh grease so they do not tear and so they will hold in place if gravity is an issue.

Make sure you read your manual first, then read it again, make sure you understand everything before you start. Removing the pushrods is a trick and if you do that wrong, you will mess some serious stuff up. Beyond that, don't let guys like the second post here get you down. They exist in every crowd unfortunately. Good Luck!!

 

Do the breather baffles as well. Can also drill out the rocker supports (enlargen the existing hole) to .089 for better oil return.