I used to throw a rag over mine when I took the bike to work, secured with a small bungee or sometimes a travel cover.Well, I'm going fix that...
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Good call
Better than seeing 666.............Spookkeeeeeey!
I have found my self up against the tank while riding..Jacket or fly zip will add scratches.
I found some rubbery drawer liner at my local TRU VALUE hardware. I cut a piece and several double sided tape strips later, the beta version.
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Hopped on the 650 to do my civic duty (vote) and found the clutch no longer functional and an oil leak that can no longer be ignored. Looks like it is coming from the clutch shaft seal. Not terribly surprised given it's probably the stock clutch with about 15K on it.
Sigh... I guess it's going on the MC table for the time being.
Sigh... I guess it's going on the MC table for the time being.
Nice!
Well, you found that jet and that's the main thing (sorry)
The shop never gets cleaned up so quickly as when you have misplaced something small.
That is true! And one never ceases to be amazed at how far small springs and clips or even nuts and washers will fly. And how good they are at rolling into unlikely or inaccessible places. Eh, we 'ad such fun playing hide'n'seek on our own in't garage.
sweatybetty89
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Hand polished left hand side cover
Changed the cardboard underneath. This is after about three hours 
Sorry to hear/see. I save foil pie plates, frozen dinner, bakery pie plate, etc. Any "throw it away" foil, I have a stack in my garage cabinet. That is not to say we have a lot of prepared foods, only that I do save those foul trays. Good for sautéing oinions and mushrooms on the grill next to steaks.. As an aside, to prevent staining your concrete, lay the cardboard in an overturned plastic garbage can lid. Good luck with the leak.Changed the cardboard underneath. This is after about three hours
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I think the shape of the oil stain is trying to tell you something. Lol.Changed the cardboard underneath. This is after about three hours
Yes, that is a pretty bad leak, lol. But, being so big, it should be easy to find. After a couple seasons, I've managed to get the bottom side of the '83 to stay reasonably clean and dry .....
I don't expect these old motors to be 100% leak free but as long as it isn't dripping, I'm happy. I consider oil "sweat" in some spots normal and don't mind having to wipe it down occasionally.
I don't expect these old motors to be 100% leak free but as long as it isn't dripping, I'm happy. I consider oil "sweat" in some spots normal and don't mind having to wipe it down occasionally.
Where is my oil leak coming from? My oil filter isnt leaking i know for sure. I cant figure out where its coming from any thoughts?
You need to post some pictures or give a better description of the leak / area.
ive eliminated the filter, its not the right side case cover, or left. any guesses?
