Gasket Q ??

[cb750stu]

Hi folks I'm going need to replace my oil pan gasket as it is leaking. I have noticed that there is some kind of orange rubbery material dotted around the seal ?
My Q is should I just put the new gasket on without sealant or use sealant I know gaskets are designed to go on without sealant !!!
It will also be a good chance to check the oil strainer !!!
Anybody know what torque setting I should use for the bolts
Regards, Stu

[LesterPiglet]

Is the 750 the same as a 550 as far as the gasket sits in a groove? If not ignore this. 

That orange goo should not be there as it could detach and block an oilway. Make sure you clean it all off.
Really a new seal should be used but I've never replaced mine. I usually put a tiny line of sealant (gasp) in the gasket groove, just enough so it doesn't squeeze out when you put the gasket in.

[bluemouse1006]

Stu
Be careful with sealant on the 750 engine as they really don't like sealant and block the oil ways to the head

Amos

[cb750stu]

Cheers folks I have a new genuine gasket to put on I'm not going to use sealant never liked using it,
How does the oil strainer come out

Regards

[cb750stu]

There wasn't even a gasket on the oil pan just a bead of orange goo oil strainer was very clean aswell nothing in it !!