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Jun 12, 2008 | 05:15 PM

fuzz35

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From: Pinehurst NC

oil residue

I have started noticing a little oil residue on my&nbsp\\;right saddle bag...girlfriend said last time we rode she had oil on her pants leg and boot.. only 7500 miles..any ideas?

Jun 12, 2008 | 05:18 PM

TexasRedneck

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RE: oil residue

ummmm.....ya got a leak somewhar?

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Seriously - yer there, we're here - how in the world kin we tell ya?&nbsp\\; Ya gotta at least TRY ta look!

Jun 12, 2008 | 05:18 PM

Lincoln33

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RE: oil residue

Check your air fliter/breather.&nbsp\\; Your oil level may be a little high and it'll blow out there.

Jun 12, 2008 | 05:28 PM

lazybee

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RE: oil residue

Yep, check the breather.

Jun 12, 2008 | 05:45 PM

Scootr

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RE: oil residue

Probably just a little oil blowing out the filter. Pretty common, I get it too.&nbsp\\;A little less oil helps.

Jun 12, 2008 | 06:10 PM

rwagon57

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RE: oil residue

Look for staining at the base of the rear cylinder or on the engine case behind the rear cylinder.&nbsp\\; Most likely from the breather, but could be a leak also.&nbsp\\; I had to have the engine cases resealed at 11,000 miles under warrenty.