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35 Posts | Latest reply on 19/06/2009 21:42:56 by bikerchick1966 | Go to original / last post

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bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Found a slight oil leak on me Mini V...NK kindly came round as he lives locally to see for himself...the bottom gasket of the twin head nearest to seat is ok..but there has been a slight leak in a lip there..which looks like a bit of recess... Any ideas folks what might be causing it...(before trying to rectify it Im hoping to change oil filter and oil)...and how to rectify it please? Thanks!!

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 15 May 2009 at 14:14

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bikerchick1966 @ 15/05/2009 14:14:35

Emzed

In: Pickering
Posts: 7151

It might just be a blown gasket? but if it is, its likely to be oil pressure thats blown it

In which case it'll need replacing

But the "good" news is, if its not been under pressure where its leaking from, a smear of clear silicone sealant should suffice

Bit difficult to diagnose without seeing it

Could be several different things Rose Any way you could show a picture ?

Message posted by Emzed on 15 May 2009 at 14:26

Emzed @ 15/05/2009 14:26:26

Newkid

In: Watford
Posts: 253

Update:-

It appears to be coming from the base of the rear cylinder, just underneath the cam chain tensioner, where there's an approx 5mm circular recess on the main crank casing. Damn it, should have taken a pic, Pinch

. Not leaking much, just that its making a mess on her drive! Front tyre at 15psi wasn't helping her ridding either, now shes soon gona be getting her knee down by the look of it, LOL

Message posted by Newkid on 15 May 2009 at 14:28

Newkid @ 15/05/2009 14:28:14

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Thanks for that NK....!!!

Yep you KNOW I will be getting me knee down very very soon!!!

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 15 May 2009 at 14:32

bikerchick1966 @ 15/05/2009 14:32:58

Hull750Rider

In: Hull
Posts: 1409

Anybody missing a point here? You've just bought this bike (if dealer) take it back and tell em to get it sorted, or several thousand bikers will hear of how you feel they ripped you off lol.

Message posted by Hull750Rider on 15 May 2009 at 17:35

Hull750Rider @ 15/05/2009 17:35:29

Jansky1960

In: Grantham
Posts: 97

Sorry Rose can't help, my idea of mechanics is to phone a mate - luckily a few of my mates are HGV ftter's. Hope she will be better by Monday, keep putting oil in it!!!

Message posted by Jansky1960 on 15 May 2009 at 17:50

Jansky1960 @ 15/05/2009 17:50:37

Jansky1960

In: Grantham
Posts: 97

Message posted by Jansky1960 on 15 May 2009 at 17:55

Jansky1960 @ 15/05/2009 17:55:26

Newkid

In: Watford
Posts: 253

Just took a load out, was overfilled, we thought it may be that was causing it, alas no!! Private purchase HR, no dealers on this one, but the leaks diddy but messy, so topping ups not a prob.

Message posted by Newkid on 15 May 2009 at 19:31

Newkid @ 15/05/2009 19:31:34

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Hence HR I didnt dare take her all the way to Whitby til NK and I sort this problem out....thanks anyway...still leaking though.....and I need that oil and filter changing now!

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 18 May 2009 at 11:41

bikerchick1966 @ 18/05/2009 11:41:02

ghosthunter

In: Hinckley
Posts: 1659

is it leaking from the tensioner? I only ask because it would not be unusual if the bike had its tensioner replaced at some point as rather a lot were defective, try tightening the tensioner housing a little.

Message posted by ghosthunter on 18 May 2009 at 12:06

ghosthunter @ 18/05/2009 12:06:26

Emzed

In: Pickering
Posts: 7151

Oil leaks are always a "worry" on bikes

but if it makes you feel any better, some VERY famous bikes have had oil leaks and still Won the TT

A good old saying from my youth was ... "if its coming out, its going round"

So apart from leaving its "mark", dont worry Rose its not "terminal" Em

Message posted by Emzed on 18 May 2009 at 15:35

Emzed @ 18/05/2009 15:35:50

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Hey Ghosty I havent got a blooming clue...will have to consult NK... Em....hope it isnt cos shes me pride and joy...and I cant stand the thought of losing her!! SAD I know!!! Goodness knows what Im going to be like with a bigger bike when I get my test done!!! After being pilly with the faster lot yesterday its made me yearn for something with ummmmph!!!!!!!!

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 18 May 2009 at 17:01

bikerchick1966 @ 18/05/2009 17:01:03

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Going to have a quick look at oil level in moment and see if she is leaking still...will report back later...TTFN

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 19 May 2009 at 14:28

bikerchick1966 @ 19/05/2009 14:28:09

Emzed

In: Pickering
Posts: 7151

Be careful out there

Message posted by Emzed on 19 May 2009 at 14:29

Emzed @ 19/05/2009 14:29:30

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

hey emz...after doing the work on rosies bike..and looking for a leak..i think its just coming out of the breather pipe buddy

Message posted by Deleted Member on 21 May 2009 at 14:35

Deleted Member @ 21/05/2009 14:35:03

Karey

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6971

* Ahem* I was going to suggest it may be the breather.. as Ziggy had a slight leak and it turned out the breather clip had come lose. Thanks Mr P for noticing that .. and he hasn't leaked since!

Message posted by Karey on 21 May 2009 at 15:52

Karey @ 21/05/2009 15:52:46

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Thanks Ian Em and Kaz...lets hope so!!!! Its great news Kaz to hear Ziggy is up and well again!!!

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 21 May 2009 at 22:32

bikerchick1966 @ 21/05/2009 22:32:30

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Still leaking oil

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 22 May 2009 at 17:34

bikerchick1966 @ 22/05/2009 17:34:51

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

Latest opinion....someone has cross threaded bolts on lower casing and thus the bottom gasket needs replacing..now I'm no expert but I'm scared of being ripped off! Is this an expensive job?...Could anyone help me please...pretty please?

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 30 May 2009 at 22:23

bikerchick1966 @ 30/05/2009 22:23:36

crowcat

In: chesterfield
Posts: 37

have timesrt kit if needed not far away let us all know like the news letter!

Message posted by crowcat on 06 June 2009 at 19:27

crowcat @ 06/06/2009 19:27:28

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