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Oil leakage question
10/22/07 at 05:23:09

Hi, I like to introduce myself here. Nickname is al, and I just bought a '90 savage . Looks like a very nice bike to me. It needs a bit of work though. It does not run, that is, it does not want to idle. No problem, I think it will be in the carb area somewhere. Removing, cleaning and mounting it again will improve that I think.

Another problem is oil leakage. Near the head (and that may be a problem of some rubber plugs I think), but also through the oilseal (it seems) of the gear shift axis.

Could anyone of you tell me if that problem can be solved without the removal of the engine from the frame? Maybe by drilling al tiny hole in the oilseal (is that the correct word for it?) and get it out and put the new replacement in? Or do I have to open the engine and remove it first?
Thanks in advance.
Btw: My English is not so very good, so if I make any mistakes, sorry... Wink

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Re: Oil leakage question
Reply #1 - 10/22/07 at 05:45:04

al wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

Hi, I like to introduce myself here. Nickname is al, and I just bought a '90 savage . Looks like a very nice bike to me. It needs a bit of work though. It does not run, that is, it does not want to idle. No problem, I think it will be in the carb area somewhere. Removing, cleaning and mounting it again will improve that I think.

Another problem is oil leakage. Near the head (and that may be a problem of some rubber plugs I think), but also through the oilseal (it seems) of the gear shift axis.

The one in the head is pretty common, just a few hours work to fix it.

The oil seal by the shifter? Sure?

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Could anyone of you tell me if that problem can be solved without the removal of the engine from the frame? Maybe by drilling al tiny hole in the oilseal (is that the correct word for it?) and get it out and put the new replacement in? Or do I have to open the engine and remove it first?

Not sure about drilling holes in anything. Can you post a photo?

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Thanks in advance.
Btw: My English is not so very good, so if I make any mistakes, sorry... Wink

Your English is fine...we just need to figure out the names of the parts your are talking about Tongue

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Re: Oil leakage question
Reply #2 - 10/22/07 at 07:19:58

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

The oil seal by the shifter? Sure?

Thanks for your fast reaction!
I think it's the shifter as you call it, it's where the axis where you change gear with goes into the gearbox.
I get the bike this week and only then can I really check it, but that is wat the previous owner told me.
you can see the leakage on a photo, but see my answer below....

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

Not sure about drilling holes in anything. Can you post a photo?

Yes, I have a photo, but how do I do that? Can I upload one or can I only link to one?

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

Your English is fine...we just need to figure out the names of the parts your are talking about Tongue

Thanks, I'm doing the best I can... Grin

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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #3 - 10/22/07 at 07:35:11 Refresh my memory here......isn't the gearshifter oil seal in the small removeable gear shifter cover? ? ? ?
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Re: Oil leakage question
Reply #4 - 10/22/07 at 09:55:42

T Mack 1 - FSO wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

Refresh my memory here......isn't the gearshifter oil seal in the small removeable gear shifter cover? ? ? ?

Very good point. You are right. It is in that cover.

Now just to find out if that is where it really IS leaking.

Could be leaking from the drive shaft seal or the starter seal too.

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #5 - 10/22/07 at 09:57:01 al wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10: Yes, I have a photo, but how do I do that? Can I upload one or can I only link to one? You have to link to the photo on a web hosting site.
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al YaBB Newbies Offline '90 Savage Posts: 8 the Netherlands Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #6 - 10/23/07 at 03:56:02 OK, here are a few photo's I took when I went to view the suzuki. Notice the oil on the street.... Tomorrowevening i'm going to get the suzuki and get it in a dry place instead of just out on the street. You can see the dirt from an couple of months wind an rain... :'(
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #7 - 10/23/07 at 11:25:25 Under the starter is a drain hole that leads to a drip around there. If the starter was removed and replaced, the o-ring could've been cut causing the leak.
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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #8 - 10/23/07 at 14:01:53 I suggest taking off the slotted cover over the output pulley. It doesn't have any fancy seals but does have rubber washers on the top bolt. Either a 8mm or 10mm socket. You will be able to see where the leak is much better.
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rigidchop Serious Thumper Offline don't feed the drama llama Posts: 1105 ravenswood wv Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #9 - 10/23/07 at 17:32:04 mine leaked from that side after i put the clutch cover on wrong, i couldn't tell where it was coming from at the time though.
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al YaBB Newbies Offline '90 Savage Posts: 8 the Netherlands Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #10 - 10/23/07 at 22:16:14 Thanks for your reactions you all. The suzuki will be in my backyard this evening if everything works out as planned. I'will try to figure out where the leakage is as soon as possible. I will take some pictures and show them here of course!
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Kropatchek Serious Thumper Offline Why more than 1 cylinder? Posts: 1457 Alphen a/d Rijn Netherlands Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #11 - 10/24/07 at 08:18:26 Je mag wel invullen dat je uit Nederland komt, hoor!!! Please fill in your profile your location: The Netherlands.
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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #12 - 10/24/07 at 09:52:13 Denk je dat al van Lochem is?
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al YaBB Newbies Offline '90 Savage Posts: 8 the Netherlands Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #13 - 10/25/07 at 07:03:37 vtail wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10: Denk je dat al van Lochem is? Sterker nog: ik weet het wel zeker! En met wie heb ik de eer dan? Btw, is de voertaal hier geen Engels dan ??? Zal ook mijn profiel even bijwerken...
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Oil leakage question Reply #14 - 10/25/07 at 09:02:29 ok... if you guys are going to have a private conversation... why don't you pm each other.
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