Pan Cover Sealing

The Right Stuff gasket maker by Permatex is the best solution for sealing up your pan covers.  I put a small bead around the head, smooth it with my finger, attach the James gasket (I like the medium thickness dark gray ones), then smear a bit more (especially on the low sides - front and rear, then add the covers, maybe just wiggle 'em around a bit, line up the holes, add the D-Ring . . . then snug 'em down (starting on the low sides) evenly all the way.  Clean up the squeezed excess with Brake Kleen - then retorque after you run the bike some.  Best way I've found to seal 'em . . .