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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Maybe your oil filter is leaking?
+1 on the oil filter
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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i think you are right i just had the oil changed brfore i put it away. im gonna keep an eye on it. seeing how its 12 degrees outside i dont think im gonna ride any time soon.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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yes they are.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sBender
We're not going to be able to tell anything from those pics. Can you post one of where it's sitting in the garage that would show the oil spot? That would help us help you determine where the oil/grease may be coming from.

Nice scoot, though. Are those Basani pipes?
Yeah, a pic of the oil spot from above the bike might help a bit...

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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An old saying: "If it ain't leakin' it's outta oil!"
 
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