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WVMSFKRS · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: Seal leak

Should I be worried about this, or just have the seal changed at my next service?

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Jim · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject: oil leak

You should be very worried!
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WVMSFKRS · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject:

As in "Don't ride until fixed".
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Jim · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject:

nah - just keep adding oil. Laughing

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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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Moondog · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

Is it dripping when you come back from a ride? Is your belly cowl all oily? It could be seeping out and you could wait for the next service. Keep an eye on the oil level too.

But first clean the bottom of the bike off real good with degreaser and brush, take it for a ride to make sure where it is coming from. It could be coming from a forward section and running back.

Don't panick yet. Just keep an eye on your oil level.
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WVMSFKRS · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

What type of oil do you use?
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Jim · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

you can use just about anything half decent - either 10-40 or 20-50 in this area. I sure wouldn't put expensive synthetic in there. How often do you change your oil? You haven't put enough miles on the bike to do an oil change yet?
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

WVMSFKRS · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:48 pm Post subject:

No, when I get back from Duluth it will be time for a service. Your mechanic in VA is on my list. When I talked to him he said the basic service is something I could do myself. I guess I could do the seal too.
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jarnbak · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:18 am Post subject:

It looks like a water/oil pump leaking from the drain hole in the front of the oil pan.Oil from there are then running back.
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abreeze · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject:

looks like a main seal failure/leaking..........

I just had mine replaced. dont let it go to long or you might ruin the clutch plate.the clutch was slipping really bad.

yours doesnt look bad, mine was leaking till it dripped.

Moondog · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

We all could be guessing but of course there is only a few things that could be leaking. Timing chain cover, crank shaft seal leaking out from the HES cover, oil sump seal, internal seals to the engine, etc. etc.

Clean it up real good then take a look. It could be a static leak (just sitting) or it could be while running. One never knows until it is clean.
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