T Mack 1 - FSO wrote on 12/16/08 at 02:46:29:Three standard spots for oil leaks.
1) The hardest to fix is the head plug. Do you know if they sealed it (high temp silicon sealer) when they put it back in??.
I did this repair. I did use the high temp sealer.
Quote:2) The Speedo cable at the tranny. The seal can get lost easily. If lost, it can be replaced with a o-ring.
I had the speedo cable off. I didn't look to see if there was a seal there. I will have to check that. BUT this isn't where the current leak is. I have not restarted the motor. I have a small puddle, about 3" dia, on the floor. The oil level doesn't reach this high on the case to leak without running.
Quote:3) The oil drain plug. Make sure it's tight. The seal is a metal crush washer seal and can be "interesting" to get sealed. If it's tight, and still the culprit, then you can buy a replecment metric oil drain bolt/plug at most chain auto stores. I have one from Auto-Zone that has a rubber washer and it seals good.
NOTE: just re-read your post, if you haven't restarted the bike, then the leak has to be low, check the drain plug......
If it is one of these three it has to be #3. I did take the plug out to drain the oil before removing the side cover. I used a wrench to reinstall it so it's tight. It could be a bad seal there.
I was thinking it had to be coming from the left side case cover, shifter seal or something of that sort.
verslagen1,
Is there a seal for these footpeg bolts. I wouldn't think that bolt would go through an oil passage, or does it hold the cases together to seal them?
Thanks guys.