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I havent had a bike drip oil since my shovels, but here iam. In early Dec. I noticed oil under my bike on the floor( i had changed the oil for the end of the season),but it looked as if it was dripping off the crank sensor and it was fresh oil. So i cleaned it up, within a week it had started to drip again. I phoned the dealer and they were great, came out and picked my bike up within a couple days. It had been at the shop for a day and they got a hold of me, that there was no leaks. I told them it takes awhile to start to drip after i cleaned it. I went in on the following Friday, when they had picked it up on the Tuesday and there was no leaks. They questioned about who changed the oils, which i always have and never have had a problem with oil dripping. They brought the bike back on Dec. 15 and i kept and eye on it for a few days,all was good. Then today going to move the bikes around for a sled to move in and this is what i found. Anybody have this kind of leak?
No not yet and don't want one. I would send that pic to the dealer and see what they say. If it's under warranty they should just change the seal or part no question.
Life is too short for Dealers, its just an o-ring on the sensor. Change it.
Yes i agree, life is to short for dealers. If its as easy as the o ring no problem, i'll swamp it out as long as thats where its coming from. I hate working of the floor and more.
Are you certain the oil isn't coming from the oil filter? Seems to me, there is a lot of oil above the sensor, that might not be there unless the bike was being ridden. If it was just the sensor o-ring I don't see how oil could get above the sensor if the bike was just sitting still. And if the sensor hadn't been removed lately, it is unlikely to suddenly start leaking.
I cant say for sure, its not the oil filter. i clean the area where the filter mounts, put oil on the filter gasket before i install it and i know its tight enough. I did check the bolt that holds the sensor and it was tight. Ill have to go out today and do some cleaning and investigating on it. I guess to start, ill clean it good and seen how long it takes to start to drip, then clean it again and then start it and let it run for awhile, if its not sealed properly it should start to drip much quicker. Wasnt in the mood yesterday after i seen the oil. I was in the garage with the heat on, tunes and some beverages, having a great day until i seen the oil. Then the BP suddenly started climbing. At least its not riding season here.
My CPS was leaking at one time.
I ordered a new o-ring and put a little black stuff (just to be sure because I'm ****) around it when I re-installed.
Never leaked again.
My CPS was leaking at one time.
I ordered a new o-ring and put a little black stuff (just to be sure because I'm ****) around it when I re-installed.
Never leaked again.
Ok thanks, Im going to clean it good and see if I can get some tape on the surface around the sensor to see if oil is crossing the tape or coming from sensor. Hopefully that will work.
I cant say for sure, its not the oil filter. i clean the area where the filter mounts, put oil on the filter gasket before i install it and i know its tight enough. I did check the bolt that holds the sensor and it was tight. Ill have to go out today and do some cleaning and investigating on it. I guess to start, ill clean it good and seen how long it takes to start to drip, then clean it again and then start it and let it run for awhile, if its not sealed properly it should start to drip much quicker. Wasnt in the mood yesterday after i seen the oil. I was in the garage with the heat on, tunes and some beverages, having a great day until i seen the oil. Then the BP suddenly started climbing. At least its not riding season here.
I once did a messier than normal oil change and bike "leaked" oil for a damn week. Go to Auto Zone and buy a spray can of carb cleaner or brake cleaner and spray the front of the engine around and under the oil filter really good. That should cure any residual oil you may have spilled when changing it. And if you still get a drip, you'll have your answer.
Yes i can see that happening, but this is fresh oil dripping. I had wiped the area a couple times and it would start to drip eventually. It went to the dealer then. They said they did a thorough cleaning and it didnt leak a drop in a week there. They brought it back on Dec 15, which then i kept checking for a few more days, no leak. Then on the 27th i noticed a drip on the floor again. Ive cleaned it again with brake cleans and have been checking it constantly. Im guessing its the crank sensor o ring, but would like to find out for sure.
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Dripping oil
