GregC
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So I did one of those bone-headed things you do. I was changing the oil on my 2015 DCT, and when reinstalling the DCT oil filter cover (see the part below) I put it on upside down and, not realizing it, torqued down the bolts. The result was cracking off a bit of what should have been the upper part of the cover.
So, good news is I flipped it around put it on, and it seemed that it would not leak because the threads and o-ring were not exposed. Took the chance and put in the oil and indeed it does not leak. Have been on 2 longish rides (3-4 hours each) and not a drop of leaking.
That said, I ordered a new cover. My question now is whether there is any way to replace the cover without draining all the oil. With an 8,000 mile oil change interval, it will be a while before the bike is ready for an oil change.
I've thought of perhaps laying the old girl on her left side and seeing if that would allow replacing the DCT cover with minimal loss.
Any thoughts (other than "pay better attention to your work, you monkey")?
Greg
So, good news is I flipped it around put it on, and it seemed that it would not leak because the threads and o-ring were not exposed. Took the chance and put in the oil and indeed it does not leak. Have been on 2 longish rides (3-4 hours each) and not a drop of leaking.
That said, I ordered a new cover. My question now is whether there is any way to replace the cover without draining all the oil. With an 8,000 mile oil change interval, it will be a while before the bike is ready for an oil change.
I've thought of perhaps laying the old girl on her left side and seeing if that would allow replacing the DCT cover with minimal loss.
Any thoughts (other than "pay better attention to your work, you monkey")?
Greg