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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> I think I found my leak.... /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1440211742 Message started by chasethorn on 08/21/15 at 19:49:02 |
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Title: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/21/15 at 19:49:02 so I've been cleaning my bike and riding everyday to see where his leak is coming from. Here's some pictures of what I think may be the issue. Seems like it comes from here... http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/chaseman416/4DB9D22D-6735-4276-98B9-4C0EF0EADDFE_zpsmsppymbp.jpg (http://s729.photobucket.com/user/chaseman416/media/4DB9D22D-6735-4276-98B9-4C0EF0EADDFE_zpsmsppymbp.jpg.html) But to be more specific, I think here ... http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/chaseman416/6FCB5994-7F5C-4EF7-AC14-78EF582458D0_zpsyvjdm1ad.jpg (http://s729.photobucket.com/user/chaseman416/media/6FCB5994-7F5C-4EF7-AC14-78EF582458D0_zpsyvjdm1ad.jpg.html) Causing all of this on the left side of the engine... http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/chaseman416/580DA371-A89B-4C19-B857-8CEA53BCF4FC_zpscvlyefcr.jpg (http://s729.photobucket.com/user/chaseman416/media/580DA371-A89B-4C19-B857-8CEA53BCF4FC_zpscvlyefcr.jpg.html) What do you guys/gals hare ink?? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/21/15 at 20:35:51 well, is that a crack? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/21/15 at 20:48:56 Which photo?? The first one? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/21/15 at 21:26:59 Second, top, line running left to right. |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by Yoshi on 08/21/15 at 23:04:52 Looks like a head plug leak |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by FerousBastard on 08/22/15 at 01:07:14 It looks like two separate leaks, valve inspection cover and head plug. That leaking crack seems to be the lower edge of the VIC, but it alone doesn't seem to account for all the oil in the port next to the exhaust, why your bike most likely also has the famous plug leak. The head plug is located in the roof of that port and would drip on the head bolt directly below and blow through to back of the engine, the oil would also migrate to the lower left side of the cylinder when the bike is stood on its side stand. Likewise a VIC leak would migrate to the upper left side and drip down the outside of the engine fins. |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/22/15 at 08:21:20 What would I do about the VIC if it's cracked? And where is the plug at? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by FerousBastard on 08/22/15 at 08:32:13 2B20293B2D3C20273A26480 wrote:
It doesn't look like the VIC is cracked, just not sealing properly against the head. On one picture the lower edge of the VIC just looks like a crack. On the head plug - Search and you shall find, it's been discussed many times, just remember to search in post for "all time" instead of the last "week" under the search tab. |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/22/15 at 08:37:02 Awesome! I'm at work now so I'll check it out here in a little while. I'll check the site as that is a common issue I see hahah |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/22/15 at 08:47:09 Is there a step by step thread with a head plug replace my just to see how to get to it? I can't fine one for some reason. Might be because I'm on my phone. |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by Steve H on 08/23/15 at 10:28:30 Here's a write-up about the leak in the tech section. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1099227295 |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/27/15 at 15:10:39 Don't think I can rip apart the bike anytime soon. Is ok to ride the bike with a leaky head plug??? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/27/15 at 18:10:55 Never heard of one just gush, but I would certainly be carrying oil and watching the leak rate.. You should have a gut feel for when to check the oil. If you can't pull the fill plug by hand after it's been warmed up, grab a piece of wood and put a groove in it that will let you do it without pliers,, |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by verslagen1 on 08/27/15 at 19:24:32 424940524455494E534F210 wrote:
If you watch your oil level at least every time you fill up with gas, you should be ok. But, I'm a bettin you'll want to get to it before it gets that bad. a little bit of oil covers a lot. :-? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/27/15 at 20:40:47 I feel like once the ol Colorado winter hits, I'll stop being cheap and rent a garage here at my apartments. I feel like that's when I'm going to get down on the bike and do what's needed haha |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/27/15 at 21:32:28 You got power in that garage? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by Dave on 08/28/15 at 03:10:19 222920322435292E332F410 wrote:
When is that......end of August - early September? :-? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/28/15 at 13:24:33 I do have power! And the first snow is usually sometimes in September but it won't start to really get goin till October 31st and on. And doesn't end till about May 15th haha |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/28/15 at 18:20:24 A propane bottle and heater head that goes on it. A trip to the Restore, habitat for humanity recycling center.. People sell/donate stuff when they remodel. An electric bathroom wall heater is HANDY. A friend gave me one. It sits under the work bench, warming the lower front, propane tank behind,, and the rubber pads, keeping the feet off of the cement, Cinder block walls? You got a work bench? Tools? |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by chasethorn on 08/29/15 at 18:19:48 At my parents house I have all the tools I need and a nice bench used for old motocross bike repairs! I have a nice heater I could use to that I used for my tortoises |
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Title: Re: I think I found my leak.... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/29/15 at 20:26:31 Sounds like a plan... |
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