[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I agree, especially since a failure of this part could be catastrophic. The motor could lose its oil and sieze, ruining it and cauing a crash. Also it could spill on the rear tire, also perhaps causing a crash.

I'd ground the bike until it's repaired.

Absolutely! You need to repair this item before you ride again, George. Fortunately, this repair is very simple, and it doesn't require much time. I was very careful removing the crankcase cover, so I didn't damage my crankcase cover gasket. I reused the same gasket, and I don't have any oil leaks.

If you want to guarantee the repair before you begin, you should order a spare gasket, and a spare oil sight window. However, I think you will probably be fine if you reuse both items currently on your motorcycle.

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