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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 04:30 PM
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Hey All - Newbie question but I figured Id tap the vast resources here vs spend hours trying to locate this.

I did my 5k mile oil change, and after doing so, the bike has been leaving an oil spot on the garage floor. In the picture, Im pointing to wear the oil comes from, in then slides down this tube and deposits on to the floor.

What do I need to do to remedy this? Im assuming/hoping this is just a small gasket and a 15 minute fix. Thanks all - T
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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Their is a o ring their,turn it back a half turn then tighten it but not to hard you can break it real easy.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 04:46 PM
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Ok I will give that a try. Just that main bolt yea?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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There's an o-ring on the clutch cable end where it screws into the side case.

Maybe not 15 minutes, but easy.

Loosen clutch cable fully.
Remove derby cover, remove cable from arm, replace o-ring, adjust clutch "button it up". A service manual will help greatly in this repair.

FWIW might as well change the trans fluid at this time.

Good luck.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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Yes,just the main bolt.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 12:35 PM
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Change out the fluid too. When you loosen up that but you'll pour fluid out.
 
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