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Message started by ditz on 03/12/17 at 11:29:11

Title: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by ditz on 03/12/17 at 11:29:11

I am sure this is a common problem but I did a search and did not find anything. I have yet to get down a try to figure out the problem as it is still cold out in the shop. This is a new used bike and I have yet to even ride it. Already changed the petcock as recommended and would like to get this oil leak fixed if it is not a major problem.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by verslagen1 on 03/12/17 at 11:48:24

1st, oil travels to the lowest point, then drips.
clean the engine, then you find where it's leaking 1st.
also the foot peg bolts go thru the case, sometimes the case leaks into the thru bolt hole. only way to seal it is to tighten the bolts. spec is 50 ftlbs.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by Ruttly on 03/12/17 at 11:52:01

Have you recently oiled your drive belt ? ;D

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by batman on 03/12/17 at 12:54:05

You might want to remove the cover over the drive pulley and clean that area as well ,two other spots to check would be were the wires come from the forward case (alternator and pickup coil) and the seal around the foot shifter shaft.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by Dave on 03/12/17 at 13:42:51

I vote for you to try tightening the footpeg through bolts first.....wouldn't hurt anything to know those are tight anyhow.

If they are loose and you get some tightening done......it will take a few days for the drip to stop, as there will be some oil around the bolts that will drip out even if the tightening stops the ooze.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/12/17 at 14:28:59

If tightening the peg bolts, which requires a wrench on each end, doesn't get it, I'd be surprised.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by ditz on 03/13/17 at 08:54:58

Thanks fellas.....I haven't seen any leaks up in the normal visual range. Everything up high looks clean. I have yet to even ride this fine machine so no lubing of anything yet. I have been watching WalMart for the 10w50 oil that has been recommended. I intend to change the oil/filter before riding as well as the rear bald tire. I will put the torque wrench on the bolts recommended above and start there.

Thanks again

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by Dave on 03/13/17 at 09:10:40

6B667B750F0 wrote:

I have been watching WalMart for the 10w50 oil that has been recommended.

The oil that I recommend is the Rotella T-4.....and it is a 15W-40 oil. And it likely is in stock every day....no watching required.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 03/13/17 at 10:09:04

If aforementioned bolts are to spec (don't just tighten them, they get torqued to 51-64 ft-lbs) then I would examine the counter shaft as there is a seal in that location. You'll have to remove the pulley to get a good view.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by ditz on 03/14/17 at 12:51:06

Yea Dave, they do have the 15/40. I put the notes in my phone so I would get the correct stuff. I must have gotten mixed up some where. Thanks for the heads up.

Title: Re: Oil leak by kick stand.
Post by ditz on 03/27/17 at 10:03:32

just as a follow up...... I first decided to tighten the two bolts thru the foot peg bracket as suggested. The first thing I found was that someone had put some sort of hard sealer around the lowest bolt head on the left side and I had to use a small chisel to break it off before I could put a socket on the bolt. Neither of the two bolts were any where near 50ft lb....both were less than 20#. I don't know for sure yet if the leak is fixed but I would say that there is a good chance that it is.

Thanks again fellas