Very Small Oil Leak

[DemonRider]

Ok, so when my bike gets going for a few miles and gets warm I noticed that there are two, yes two very small drops of oil sitting under the bike any ideas? there is also a small amount in fairing area and on the engine,,, im new to this stuff so be Nice:bananna::silly: if you need more info or pics, let me know i'll do whatever it takes...

[OUTLAWD]

I would pull the fairings off and try to trace the source up from where you see the drips, can you confirm that its engine oil? If so, it could be the drain plug, or a banjo bolt for the external engine oil lines, maybe make sure your crankcase vent hose is hooked up, oil cooler fitting (if applicable). Otherwise I am not too familiar with your particular engine. If you have a repair manual, it a labeled picture of the engine might help find some of the oil retaining bolts/fittings.

[tecknojoe]

Also look at the oil filter. sometimes they get put on too tight/loose and leak around the edges

[Tylar]

On many vehicles I've been the victim of small particles on the drain plug that require me to pull it, again and wipe it off. Just enough crud to cause a very slow and small drop. :scream1:

[DemonRider]

some pic's, it seems to be leaking from a little black rubber grommet with wires going into it???

[OUTLAWD]

its hard to tell once enough oil is spread to collect dirt, so if you clean it all off, then run it again (with the rubber boot pulled back), you should see it start weeping. it will most likely either be the threads, or the sending unit itself is leaking and should be replaced

[DemonRider]

I am assuming this is the "Oil Pressure Switch" ? But is it even possible for Oil to be coming out of this thing?

[OUTLAWD]

the internal seal, sealing the plastic switch to the metal case could potentially leak...but it might also just need to be snugged up

[DemonRider]

ok, I cleaned it all up as shinny as New and letting it run for a few

[DemonRider]

OK, Found it I think... not what I thought it was so far anyway, tightened 1/4 turn and going to try again.... AGAIN assuming this the "Holder Mounting Bolt" ???? reference above Diagram and numbers??

[DemonRider]

:cheers:thanks for leading me into the right Direction:cheers:,,, All is good,,, Leaky bolt, tightened, all good:cheers:,,,,, now too bad its too :cold: and windy!!!

[OUTLAWD]

:up:

bikes are easy...when it comes down to it, its all just nuts and bolts

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Uummmm....it wants to be a Harley when it grows up???? :)

[DemonRider]

Uummmm....it wants to be a Harley when it grows up???? :)

Let's hope not,,, hahahahaha,,,

[Zach929rr]

when it comes down to it, its all just nuts and bolts

not sure if bad pun

[OUTLAWD]

not sure if bad pun


no pun intended...its the truth