| Author | Message | ||
     Dr_greg |
Last fall I noticed an oil leak somewhere around the front of the case, near where the oil pressure sensor, oil filter, etc. reside. After a few hundred miles there is a haze of oil all around that area, with some down on the muffler and chin fairing (right side). The amount of oil lost is very small. Back then I thought it was oil filter O-ring, but it's not. I recently chaged oil and was meticulous about all sealing surfaces. Oil leaks are not rocket science, but are there any known "weak points" of the oil lines/fittings in that area? | ||
| Jmhinkle |
Dr. Greg, I just took a quick look at my bike and judging by where the gobs of dirts are stuck I have a slow leak in the same area as you and also around the clutch cable where it exits the primary. Both are enough to make a film of oil that dirt sticks to, but not enough to drip or get on the muffler or chin fairing. I also don't have anywhere near the mileage you do. As a matter of fact, you put more miles on since the last time we saw each other than I have on my bike total. I'll see Murrae tomorrow and ask him to check out his bike for the same leaks. Is your clutch cable leaking at the primary any? | ||
| Xbimmer |
The clutch cable leak at the primary can be fixed easily enough. A good swipe with some brake cleaner on a rag to get it oil-free, tightly wrap a couple turns of electrical tape, then a couple turns more of waterproof electrical tape (the rubber self-stick kind). Leak-free on my bike for several thousand miles! | ||
| Darrell_ks |
I was thinking that I was the only one with the oil leak around the clutch cable, and was blaming it on the fact that my clutch had been replaced at 2800 miles. I will give the clean and tape method a shot. Thanks guys. | ||
| Dr_greg |
No, it's not the clutch cable. Mine is on the right side; the left side is completely clean. | ||
| Dano_12s |
Dr.- Try cleaning it again,then spray some deodorant[powder type],then take short rides till leak appears.Hope this helps. | ||
| Sanchez |
Yep, what Dano said. You can also use Tinactin or any other aerosol foot powder. My tuber leaks in that area because the bolt holding the pushrod cover down is stripped. |
