Upcoming bike surgery

[SilveradoKC]

Hey guys
So the right side of my bike needs some attention

It appears my oil pressure switch is leaking- do people use silicone or thread lock on the threads when you screw it in?

I also am going to switch the clutch springs out. For the clutch cover gasket do you use silicone when you put the clutch cover back on? I have never done any of this before and I’m just wanting to know if there’s anything I should know beforehand so I don’t screw anything up or have to do the job twice.

Thanks KC

[rangeroy]

oil switch's leak out of top, fairly sure thread will be tapered, switch fitted to various models from 550 thru to z1300 & I think a toyota version fits possibly cellica

[SilveradoKC]

Yes
I have the switch- just waiting for a gasket to come in so I can start- I was wondering if anyone put silicone or thread lock on the threads of any of the parts/bolts im putting in

[Streetfighterkz]

I NEVER use silicon/RTV/blue goo etc on any engine I’ve worked on unless the manual states so. I use semi-hardening liquid gasket sealer when appropriate.

I might give the oil pressure sending unit a light smear of thread sealant or maybe a wrap or two of teflon tape. (the FSM does not mention sealer, just a TQ of 11.0ft-lbs) The clutch gasket goes on dry unless maybe a smear of semi-hardening gasket sealer where the case halves meet.

Others can confirm or deny my methods.

Later, Doug

[Würstchens-Turbo 810]

You don't need a gasket for the sensor; the thread is tapered (NPT?).

I made that mistake once too, put a copper sealing ring underneath, and the housing cracked open.

[SilveradoKC]

Oh
The gasket I’m referring to is the clutch cover gasket. I was just wondering if anyone used silicone or thread lock on any of the bolts or gaskets- or the threads of the oil switch

Looks like no