Gaskets or what?
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Gaskets or what?
04 Apr 2006 18:46
Sometimes my bike leaks oil from one of metal rings that holds my exhuast on. Is there a gasket in there that could need replacing or is it somthing else?
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Re: Gaskets or what?
04 Apr 2006 19:04
check valvecover gasket or tach drive.goodluck,happy wrenching!
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Re: Gaskets or what?
04 Apr 2006 23:11
Are You SURE that You have oil leaking from the EXHAUST?
Are You burning any blue out the pipe?
I think Wireman is on the right track.It could be oil leaking from the valve-cover,or like it happens so often...the tach-drive seal.They dry out(like all seals)over time and if the leak is left for a long period of time,the oil will leave it's mark all OVER the motor...same as the valve cover.
Get the engine cleaned off good with a degreaser...wipe it down(after a rinse) and go for a ride...a good long ride.Let it get up to temp and then some.Get it home and have a good look and let Us know what You see.
Are You burning any blue out the pipe?
I think Wireman is on the right track.It could be oil leaking from the valve-cover,or like it happens so often...the tach-drive seal.They dry out(like all seals)over time and if the leak is left for a long period of time,the oil will leave it's mark all OVER the motor...same as the valve cover.
Get the engine cleaned off good with a degreaser...wipe it down(after a rinse) and go for a ride...a good long ride.Let it get up to temp and then some.Get it home and have a good look and let Us know what You see.

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Re: Gaskets or what?
05 Apr 2006 09:11
It does smoke a little. I can see oil drip from where the exhaust pipe goes into the engine. I took it apart and the 2 metal spacers looked fine but I didn't know how to check the gasket. I'm going to check out the tach cable to.
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Re: Gaskets or what?
05 Apr 2006 09:33
Sounds like a tach drive seal to me.
Is the oil dripping from the # 3 (third from the left, as you sit on the bike) collar? The tach drive sit just above that pipe.
Is the oil dripping from the # 3 (third from the left, as you sit on the bike) collar? The tach drive sit just above that pipe.
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