Oil leak behind rear cylinder
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#24
That wet area in your photo looks much the same as mine did - I first thought it was from the leaking rocker cover, but after sorting that, it was still there, then I fixed the oil tank drain line and the small ribber tube in the oil delivery line and no more oil in that area.
#25
I see where this one leaked. Nice photo!
Clean it up real well and try some high temp. silicone in clear (not red) to seal it up; worth a try.
Yeah, some of you might end up with some serious crotch itch...
That definitely looks to be where the leak is coming from. I dont know what the next step is from here. There doesnt appear to be any recall on the bad machining. The previous owner said today that he never noticed it but it appears that he didnt ride the bike much. I am praying for a cheap fix and hoping I didnt get suckered.
Yeah, some of you might end up with some serious crotch itch...
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; 12-08-2014 at 11:15 PM.
#26
Thanks for all the input. The local dealer seemed hesitant to talk in depth about it or give any possible temporary remedies. I guess that's why he has a job lol. You guys are a big help for a noob like me. I'm gonna pick up the brake cleaner tomorrow. I already have some black silicon gasket maker from my last bike. I think I am gonna get the area clean then try and find exactly where it's coming from. If it is the case seam that is faulty, there is no sense in cracking it open if I'm not gonna throw some extra goodies in there.
#29
Is this one of those situations were you can first clean and degrease then use Permatex flowable silicone windshield & glass sealer. The # on my tube is 65AR. Clean and dry surfaces to be sealed, apply glass sealer onto leak source, remove excess, let cure for at least 24 hours. Then use dino oil from that point on instead of synthetic since synthetic is able to find leaks much easier.
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