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bruiser81
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2002 Savage Oil Leak
05/08/07 at 18:40:27
 
I am new to bike's so please forgive me on not knowing the correct terms for the oil leak area.  It is a bolt behind the kickstand that seems to leak a few drops after I ride it for a while.  After it cools off it will not leak anymore.  I would appreciate any help on this matter.
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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #1 - 05/09/07 at 07:48:31
 
sounds like the oil drain plug, maybe? try installing a new rubber o ring on the bolt.
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Reply #2 - 05/09/07 at 08:32:34
 
shift shaft leak?  I think rob and someone else has this minor problem.  

Are you sure it's not coming from the timing inspection cover on the case?  If it's not tight enough or has a pinched oring, it'll leak.
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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #3 - 05/09/07 at 11:31:05
 
clean it all off with engine degreaser (when engine is warm/hot).  ride a little and check again for exact location.  Then send in pics.  oil leaks.....piece of cake
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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #4 - 05/09/07 at 20:07:41
 
Thanks for the replies.  It looks like a bolt but when i turn it to tighten or loosen it does nothing but turn.  It does not feel like it is tightening or loosening and it does not leak everytime I ride.
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Reply #5 - 05/09/07 at 20:13:14
 
Don't look at the drops on the ground, or the bolts on the bottom.

Think "gravity" and start looking up from there.  Oil has a real funny way of moving around in the wind.  

Look around before you grab a wrench.  Maybe even take it through a car wash and then start watching.
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Reply #6 - 05/09/07 at 20:48:17
 
Black light reactive oil additive.  Glows in black light.  Breaks down in oil in a week so you won't have to worry about it if you spring a leak next month.
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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #7 - 05/09/07 at 21:40:07
 
tuxedo wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:
Black light reactive oil additive.  Glows in black light.  Breaks down in oil in a week so you won't have to worry about it if you spring a leak next month.

That's an idea.  I need to move my Lava Lamp out to the garage too....

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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #8 - 05/09/07 at 22:07:32
 
What size wrench fits on this bolt that doesn't tighten? ???
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Reply #9 - 05/23/07 at 19:30:42
 
9/16
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Reply #10 - 05/23/07 at 22:22:55
 
I went & looked at mine. I think you are messing with the bolt that goes theu the plate the right peg mounts on. If you will get a 17 MM wrench or, I know I will hear howls of protest, but 11/16ths might get ya thru iof you dont have the 17mm,to use for a backup. I wouldnt recommend using it for the primary tool, but only backup. Tighten with the 9/16ths if ya dont have a 15 mm, on the one behind the sidestand. I think this helps "Pinch" the case & could allow a leak if loose.
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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #11 - 05/23/07 at 22:29:15
 
it's a 14mm on the side stand side.  With a 17mm nut on the other.  Technically, you should tighten the nut, 50 ft.lbs.   Grin
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Re: 2002 Savage Oil Leak
Reply #12 - 05/25/07 at 06:30:15
 
On second thought...if it is a leak that stops after the bike has been sitting, then it probably isn't the drain plug.  Take a look under the front pulley cover.

If the starter has ever been pulled, it could be a bad starter o-ring.
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