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Dannyboy

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Oil leak
« on: October 13, 2012, 06:09:12 AM »
Just noticed this oil leak on my C5. Looks like a seal on the electric start. Bike is still under warranty so will get my dealer to check it out.
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BRADEY

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Re: Oil leak
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 12:38:12 PM »
Oil leak on a UCE is rare.............very rare. Yours is a minor one, and needs a silicon seal under the starter sprocket cover ! You can do it yourself, but if the dealer is nearby get it done under warranty. Why mess your hands just yet ;)
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Arizoni

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Re: Oil leak
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 05:04:52 PM »
I'm sure the dealer will be able to fix it but if it were mine I would at least use an allen wrench to see if the bolts had loosened.

Of course, this risks breaking off one of the bolts if it gets overtightened. :(
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Re: Oil leak
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2012, 05:41:49 AM »
Oil leak rare? My Aunt Fanny! Mine has all sorts of drips, nothing major, cosmetic mostly...with the exception of the constant self oiling chain!   
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Dannyboy

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Re: Oil leak
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2012, 06:06:55 AM »
I did check the bolts but all were tight so will take it to the dealer to be fixed. Thanks guys,

Dan.
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hocko

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Re: Oil leak
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2012, 05:31:08 PM »
Dannyboy Hi, I had the same leak on my '09 G5. There is no gasket there, I loosened all the screws, lifted the cover off, wiped it all over and replaced the cover with no sealant . 15000 km later still no leak. I must admit I did a 1690 km ride in two days a while back and there was slight misting on the metal but no leak as such. Hope this helps.

Cheers  :)
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