Leaking oil!!!
Leaking oil!!!
Since I returned from the beach rally a couple weeks ago, my bike has been leaking oil. It appears to be leaking between the oil pan and the engine case. I can wipe it away and it will leak a few drops while just sitting there overnight. Anyone else had this happen? Anyone ever replaced a gasket there? How much trouble is it? I don't understand what could have caused it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Mid West
Check the trans right hand side plate bolts, look carefully at the exhaust mount as yours is a pre'08 as these tend to back out and then to leak. If it is more to the left side and you are not seeing considerable oil loss check the primary output seal this will also wet the belt.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2007
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I came back from Thunder beach and mine did the same thing. It was the front bolt on the left side. I have cleaned it since and there seems not to be any more that I have found. Just a couple of drops to scare me. I took it to the car wash and hosed it down good and have been keeping an eye on it and it has not started back. Hope you have the same good fortune.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 739
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From: St. Louis
Mine's an '09. When I finally got around to checking the trans cover bolts (as everyone has suggested) they had both backed out and were MIA!! After finding some suitable replacements and torquing them to spec, I now keep a careful eye on them. I mentioned it to a freind and he checked his and both were loose enough to spin the washers. He now checks his regularly, too.
Thanks!!
Check the trans right hand side plate bolts, look carefully at the exhaust mount as yours is a pre'08 as these tend to back out and then to leak. If it is more to the left side and you are not seeing considerable oil loss check the primary output seal this will also wet the belt.
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