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Message started by centex91 on 03/08/14 at 10:18:40

Title: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by centex91 on 03/08/14 at 10:18:40

Hey y'all.

I had let my bike sit for about a month due to some crappy weather, but I noticed after a few miles into my ride yesterday that it was leaking (pushing out?) oil from the place indicated in my picture.

I rechecked the bolts and the o-ring on the filler cap, all seems to be fine. Lookin' forward to hearing y'all's input, and thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/08/14 at 11:07:10

looks like it's time for a new clutch cover gasket.
check your cam chain while you're in there.

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by Kris01 on 03/08/14 at 12:54:56

I would say a failing clutch cover gasket too but without knowing exactly where it's leaking I'd hate to recommend to replace parts. Can you tell specifically where it's leaking?

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/08/14 at 12:58:16

this is a continuation of this one...

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1390854523

so he's had a chance to try other places.

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by centex91 on 03/08/14 at 14:05:48

Yep, I honestly just didn't know what the name of that area was. Forgive me. :P

I just ordered the replacement gasket and started reading the tech section about the cam chain. Appreciate the help, y'all! Now if only this weather were nicer...

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by Kris01 on 03/08/14 at 17:40:58

Whoops! Sorry Versy, must've missed that one.

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by centex91 on 03/17/14 at 14:00:13

Last question on this topic, y'all. Looked through the tech section to get the clutch cover off to replace the gasket - this part I'm fine on. Is there a torque specification for the clutch cover bolts? Two users had gone back and forth whether there was or not - just don't want to overdo my tightening is all. Thanks for the help again y'all!! :D

Title: Re: Possible oil system gasket failure?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/17/14 at 14:21:00

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1098848534

ITEM N-m | ft-lb
Alternator
Clutch
cover bolts 8.8 13.0 | 6.5 9.6