BMW F800 crisis

[Ixion]

Be exceeding careful of the gasket. Ideally, a new gasket , or at least a VERY THIN smear of non setting gasket compound.

Tighten the bolts alternately top and bottom, back and front. And check that the gear change and clutch work properly before bolting everything back up tight.

[Banesto John]

The gasket stayed on the case when I removed the cover.It didn't get damaged at all, so that's good.

It's back together, gotta do a dry run, then a test drive. All the fairings have to go back on first.

Wish me luck.

[Banesto John]

Test ride done, all gears functioning, clutch 100%.

What can I say? When it all went wrong I was about to attach a chain to the bike and list it on TradeMe as an anchor.

With a bit of encouragement, I'm back on the road.

You guys rock,thanks.

Whoever mentioned taking the clutch cover off, you are da man. Drop me your address, I have something for you.

Regards

[xgnr]

Read this early this morning and thought "you poor bastard" heart went out to you.

Reading the thread through it shows just how cool this site and the people on it.

Have a great trip.. wish I was heading back that way.

Cheers

Stu