Oil on kickstand
03-08-2012, 12:49 PM
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Oil on kickstand
Okay, after finally getting my bike going I have a concern. It seems the kickstand has developed oil dripping down it. I was hoping that it was just from under tightening the drain bolt after the last oil change, but after cleaning it up and tightening everything it returned. Now I'm thinking it's seaping from the front sprocket shaft, but haven't had the opportunity to investigate.
Has anyone else seen this problem or have any ideas?
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Kendrick
Has anyone else seen this problem or have any ideas?
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Kendrick
03-08-2012, 01:29 PM
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03-08-2012, 03:00 PM
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It could be clutch fluid from the line,bolt or inside the the cylinder that's on the sprocket cover.
There is a little hole on the very bottom of the cover,that's where it would come out from if there is anything leaking in that area,amongst other spots in that area.
With dirt and grime,it can seem like motor oil.
There is a little hole on the very bottom of the cover,that's where it would come out from if there is anything leaking in that area,amongst other spots in that area.
With dirt and grime,it can seem like motor oil.
03-08-2012, 11:31 PM
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I got $500 off my bike when I bought it, as I pointed out there was an oil leak from the countershaft sprocket... guy said no problem and asked me what it would cost.. i guessed at 1-5 labor and parts, about $250. He said deal 500 for your trouble.Got it home, pulled the cover, cleaned a ton of chain lube and road grime, seal was fine.. It was just chain lube leaking down off the cover and off the lick stand.
This model is not know for countershaft seal leaks, unless damaged
03-09-2012, 09:20 AM
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LOL I got $500 off my bike when I bought it, as I pointed out there was an oil leak from the countershaft sprocket... guy said no problem and asked me what it would cost.. i guessed at 1-5 labor and parts, about $250. He said deal 500 for your trouble.
Got it home, pulled the cover, cleaned a ton of chain lube and road grime, seal was fine.. It was just chain lube leaking down off the cover and off the lick stand.
This model is not know for countershaft seal leaks, unless damaged
I got $500 off my bike when I bought it, as I pointed out there was an oil leak from the countershaft sprocket... guy said no problem and asked me what it would cost.. i guessed at 1-5 labor and parts, about $250. He said deal 500 for your trouble.Got it home, pulled the cover, cleaned a ton of chain lube and road grime, seal was fine.. It was just chain lube leaking down off the cover and off the lick stand.
This model is not know for countershaft seal leaks, unless damaged
Thanks for everyones input.
03-22-2012, 02:16 PM
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That's exactly what happened when I installed manual CCT's. The rear CCT would collect hot oil and leak past the threads, eventually traveling down the kickstand to the floor. I fixed the leak by loosening the jam nut on the rear CCT, degreasing the threads on the bolt, wrapping teflon tape around the threads, then retightening the jam nut. Put some extra wraps where the bolt goes into the body of the CCT housing. The jam nut will compress the teflon tape and create an effective seal.
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