• to fix V4 leaky valve covers -- new part #s listed

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    getting lots of emails on this....

    new part #s
    898410 x qty 6 seal washer
    897443 x 2 valve cover gaskets
    857074 x 4 spark plug galley gaskets

    bare minimum to try to fix leak

    they did also revise the covers themselves....all 2011 and up bikes should already have these.
    898407 x 2 updated valve covers for R model or 898467 x 2 for the Factory models, these are magneisum ones

    3bond sealer is recommended too, along with reading the tech bulletin (that we cant post)
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    1. TOP-APE's Avatar
      TOP-APE - 08-02-2012, 02:53 PM
      What is the bulletin number or title?




      Never mind... found it.
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      Micah / AF1 Racing - 08-03-2012, 11:53 PM
      The repair job took about three hours in total, would have been shorter but three hours in the shop heat right now is equal to at least a gallon of water consumed by me and that takes some time too. Worked like a champ, not a dribble at 13k for one minute at full load on the dyno...wait till you see the pics of the exhaust system under those conditions!
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      Rsv0702 - 08-07-2012, 08:30 PM
      Thanks guys, stopped my leaking covers.
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      slrkappa - 08-10-2012, 11:30 AM
      I am waiting for two weeks to get my 10 RSV4 Factory in to get my valve covers changed out. I am at 15k+ so I wanted to get it in for valve checks anyways. My front and rear valve covers have leaked a bunch. Very disappointing to say the least. GP in SD quoted the job would take 3 hrs as well.
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      shegotpop - 08-12-2012, 11:22 PM
      ...at 13k for one minute at full load on the dyno...wait till you see the pics of the exhaust system under those conditions!
      pics pics pics!!
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      TMTerror - 08-13-2012, 12:05 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Ed / AF1 Racing View Post
      getting lots of emails on this....I added this to tech tips.

      new part #s
      898410 x qty 6 seal washer
      897443 x 2 valve cover gaskets
      857074 x 4 spark plug galley gaskets

      bare minimum to try to fix leak

      they did also revise the covers themselves....all 2011 and up bikes should already have these.
      898407 x 2 updated valve covers for R model or 898467 x 2 for the Factory models, these are magneisum ones

      3bond sealer is recommended too, along with reading the tech bulletin (we cant post)
      So glad I came upon this thread. Was about to go out for a ride today when I started to a see a little bit of smoke coming up through the triple clamps a few seconds after start up. Turn the bike off to investigate and found a very minor or slow leak from what looked to be the front valve cover.

      Shitty to say the least cause I only have 4k miles, but I wouldn't trade my '10 for any other bike.

      I have all the parts added in the cart already along with some block off plates...might as well you know.

      Anyone do this job in their garage yet, cause I don't want to take to a dealer. Like to work on my own bikes, just wondering how labor intensive it will be.

      Thanks!
    1. Westy's Avatar
      Westy - 08-18-2012, 07:04 PM
      I just finished doing this today... It took me about 6 hours though some of that time was figuring out how to remove the air box. The front valve cover was a huge pain in the ass. I had to remove both side fairings, unbolt the top of the radiator to allow for some more room to work...and remove the left hand radiator fan just to be able to disconnect the hose that runs over the top of the valve cover. Also, my tank has expanded a bit and it took me about 30-40 minutes to wrestle it back into place to get the front bolt in. If she starts leaking oil again I may cry heh
    1. apriliadude's Avatar
      apriliadude - 08-18-2012, 07:39 PM
      is it too much to ask for a step by step since I think getting handy with the bike would benefit me in the long run?
    1. TMTerror's Avatar
      TMTerror - 08-18-2012, 08:22 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Westy View Post
      I just finished doing this today... It took me about 6 hours though some of that time was figuring out how to remove the air box. The front valve cover was a huge pain in the ass. I had to remove both side fairings, unbolt the top of the radiator to allow for some more room to work...and remove the left hand radiator fan just to be able to disconnect the hose that runs over the top of the valve cover. Also, my tank has expanded a bit and it took me about 30-40 minutes to wrestle it back into place to get the front bolt in. If she starts leaking oil again I may cry heh
      You are the man Westy! Just the post I was waiting for. I'm ordering all the new parts for this same job tomorrow. A buddy and I are going to tackle probably next weekend along with a case of beer. If no one posts a pic step by step before I do, I will. 6 hours!?!?! Dayum...do you need any special tools for this...any bolts with specific torque specs?

      Thanks Westy!
    1. apriliadude's Avatar
      apriliadude - 08-18-2012, 09:20 PM
      much appreciated in advance for that step by step!
    1. cones's Avatar
      cones - 08-18-2012, 11:05 PM
      is this a warranty issue? shold i worry about it at 1000 miles?
    1. Westy's Avatar
      Westy - 08-19-2012, 12:07 AM
      Cones, it should only affect 2009-2010 model years I think...mine started seeping oil around 4k miles and actually dripping down the side of the engine at 6k.

      TMTerror, I didn't have to use any special tools. The service manual was very useful for learning how to remove the air box.