| Author | Message | ||
     Jhanz |
I picked up my 06XB9SX after getting the oil changed and when I got it home and checked the oil,it was filled up to the top of the dipstick threads! I don't mean the top of the dipstick, I mean the threads on the swingarm. Way overfilled. Now one of the fittings for the oil cooler is leaking! I left a message with the service department, but nothing can be done till at least Thursday and I want to ride the bike without oil blowing back onto the bike and muffler. Any suggestions on what I can do about the leak in the meantime? Thanks! | ||
| Krt9r |
Can you not just drain some of the oil and see if it improves? Cheers, Olivier | ||
| Jhanz |
I am going to drain some oil, but I was wondering if there is a way to maybe put some locktight on the threads or something in the meantime (without taking fitting all the way off)? My situation is tricky because I rent garage space and really can't be doing work on the bike there, especially if there is a risk of oil spilling. | ||
| Sik_s |
Can you check to see if the fitting is tight? Also, overtightening the oil line fittings can actually cause the end to deform and leak. Hard to give advice without pics. | ||
| Rr_eater |
Define fitting leaking!! If it is just wet, IE just enough for dirt and dust to stick to, that is pretty normal, and may require a SLIGHT SNUGGING of the fitting ONLY!! If it is leaking like dripping, now you have an issue. Drain to a proper level, careful not to spill. If it is overful, it is more likely to have excessive oil being re-breathed into the intake, wont usually just dump somewhere, it is a good system. I hate to say it, but that is pretty normal for a non-Buell technician doing maintenance on a Buell. Heard of it a few times from local buddies. Bruce | ||
| Oilrigpilot |
Drain some oil, retighten drain plug using teflon tape using three turns of tape only (in direction of threads, of course) and test ride. Come back in garage, check oil level. repeat if ness. Teflon tape is the greatest thing since... well... since the paperclip. I don't use any locktight - the temporary or perm stuff. Teflon won't break-off and clog oil pathways either. I have used that stuff forever, for plumbing, piping, cars... everything.... good luck. | ||
| Jhanz |
The fitting is definitely leaking, as in it is dripping onto chin fairing and being blown back onto the muffler and sidestand when riding. Do I have to drain all the oil to do the teflon tape on cooler fittings? | ||
| Rr_eater |
I believe oil rig is talking about the oil drain plug, not the cooler fittings. I would loosen up the fitting on the cooler a bit, and wiggle the line as you tighten it back down, so the face of the fitting can reseat itself. you do not need to drain the oil to do so, just have a rag handy. Just give it a shot, you should not have any problems. Then drain out at least a few ounces of oil from the swingarm, and recheck as required. Bruce | ||
| Mojave_mike |
I over filled my XB12R and just sucked some oil out from the filler using a turkey baster...up to the threads sounds like 1 pint overfill. | ||
| Xring |
You don't have to drain all of the engine oil to remove the line and check/teflon tape it. But you will lose some oil from the cooler and lines. A few sheets of newspaper and then some kitty litter should take care of it. Mine leaked at the other end of the line...an elbow near the oil filter. Teflon taped it, and hasn't leaked in 4500 miles. Good luck, Bill | ||
| Jhanz |
Thanks to everyone for the tips. Happy 4th and safe riding! |
