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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Thank you all for the info, will probably get to it on the weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by Nute
Check the Transmission Cover on the opposite side of the bike. Common for oil leak to from these. 5 or 6 allen head screws have a habit of working loose and leaking. Because bike is leaning on stand oil runs across bottom of bike and drips on floor.
Didn't think of this one, thanks. I put apes on it and had to change the clutch cable....will check in the morning.
 
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Well, for some reason the bike hasn't leaked. I wiped and cleaned the bottom and haven't noticed any drops.....strange
 
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Well, for some reason the bike hasn't leaked. I wiped and cleaned the bottom and haven't noticed any drops.....stranged
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If dealer just did an oil change, then its possible that its leftover oil from removing/replacing the oil filter that finally made its way down. Check fluid levels be sure you arent empty as well.
 
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What had dripped was a bit dirty, but oil is still nice and clean. So I think it might have been left over oil from filter change that dripped down and got dirty along the way.
 
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I bet it's the oil filter drainage from the last filter.
Just spray area with some brakekleen & wipe off & see if it comes back also make sure the filter is snug.
 
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