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Is the kips inspection cover an air tight seal? I was under the impression it wasn’t since you can remove it with the bike running to check if the kips is working but I’m doing a leak down test and noticed I had an air leak coming from that cover.

I removed the cover and cleaned up the rubber o ring and retightened the cover. No more air leak. Am I good here or is there a gasket or seal inside the kips system I need to be looking for?

The cover should be air tight. You really shouldn't have it off while the engine is running as it can cause a lean condition. To inspect the KIPS operation it is best to remove the cover on the right side of the engine.

Excellent. Thank you!

Mine had an air leak there also. I replaced the oring and that took care of it. The engine runs much more consistent. Good job on finding it.