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Neil Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 56	Discouraging oil leak 10/18/21 at 14:58:41 I can probly remove the generator cover, but what pops or falls out is beyond my experience level, so I wonder if you veterans can guess from the video and pics whether I should look deeper, or rob a bank and head to a mechanic? This vid might be more contextually insightful than the still pics: https://youtu.be/s_oWCAKohZM
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Neil Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 56	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #1 - 10/18/21 at 15:00:43 Do I keep adding Replies to send more pics?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #2 - 10/18/21 at 15:08:32 Neil wrote on 10/18/21 at 15:00:43: Do I keep adding Replies to send more pics? yes. The 1st step is to thoroughly clean the engine, top and bottom. I find it impossible to locate a leak on a dirty engine. Then closely inspect the engine after a short ride.
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Theduderino Full Member Offline The dude abides… Posts: 216 Looziana Gender:	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #3 - 10/19/21 at 04:10:57 It looks like the rubber seal for the neutral safety switch
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Reply #4 - 10/19/21 at 05:32:54

Thanks Dan! That's what I'm looking for at the moment. I'll do the engine clean soon, to see if I can spot the source better. I could use some help now knowing what the hell that is that you mention though

Can you give me a # on one of these part diagrams? Or circle it on my lame pics?
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/suzuki/motorcycle/2006/boulevard-s40-ls650

#31? on this?
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/suzuki/motorcycle/2006/boulevard-s40-ls650/...

Or something in the 30's here?
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/suzuki/motorcycle/2006/boulevard-s40-ls650/...

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #5 - 10/19/21 at 06:07:40 More likely, it's the drive shaft (counter-shaft) seal.
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Reply #6 - 10/19/21 at 06:09:44

Thanks a ton to you also Gary. I hope someday to be able to toss these terms around easily, but at the moment, I know pretty much where the handlebars in the seat are on a motorcycle

Would you do me the favor of locating that parts diagram at the links above?
Something here?
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/suzuki/motorcycle/2006/boulevard-s40-ls650/...

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #7 - 10/19/21 at 06:26:53 It's behind the drive pulley. EDIT: I just saw your "Poor Weld" thread. If that pulley is out of balance/round (likely) or pulsating from making contact with the cover, I'm fairly certain that you have a leaking seal.
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Neil Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 56	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #8 - 10/19/21 at 06:59:09 Thanks Gary. #32 and/or #37? Bummer, but this novice is gonna get soaked by a mechanic to replace the pulley and align the belt anyway
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #9 - 10/19/21 at 07:51:34 #32 is the correct part, but you'd change #37 anyway.
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Reply #10 - 10/19/21 at 07:53:28

I have the mechanical skills of a fruit bat.

I have successfully replaced the pulley/associated parts and aligned the belt multiple times. The documents/reference section has a thread on the modified front pulley with images. What I did was ignored the modification portions and just followed the removal/application steps.

There are also a few options for reducing belt squeal by altering the rear pulley bushing. Again talk to Dave about those options.

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Neil Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 56	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #11 - 10/19/21 at 07:57:50 Dear Fruit Bat Much appreciated. I recall from awhile back reading about maintenance stands and seeing some home built ones. Have you found a buyable stand that works?
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Reply #12 - 10/19/21 at 08:10:50

I use Dynamoto universal fronts and I believe the Suzuki rig because of how convenient they are. I can easily roll a bike anywhere in the shop in seconds.

https://www.dynamotousa.com/

Harbor Freight from what I hear has cheaper options if a home-made setup isn't your deal. I've seen these manual units used before, just not on a Savage.

https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-steel-atvmotorcycle-lift-60536.html?utm...

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Neil Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 56	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #13 - 10/19/21 at 11:43:13 Engine degreaser/cleaner. Got Gunk Foamy (https://gunk.com/product/gunk-foamy-engine-cleaner-feb1/) Am I screwed if it soaks these wires? My amateur virgin guess (never used engine cleaner) is, no more screwed than how they're already soaked in leaked oil
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Discouraging oil leak Reply #14 - 10/19/21 at 12:03:13 no, they're water/oil repellent.
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