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1nurse1
| | Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 11:24 am: | 
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Hi, I just bought a new 2004 blast and took delivery 2/17/04. it's been started twice, never been rode. I have an oil leak already. dealers coming to get it. Is this common? I know it's harley but I didn't sign up for this |
Hootowl
| | Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 11:43 am: |
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Where is it leaking? (Besides on the floor of your garage)
No, it is not common. |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 12:25 pm: |
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Its not common on a Blast! - please tell us where it is comming from -
GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Newblaster
| | Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 02:33 pm: |
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Is it a leak, or is it just seeping out through the cases? The seals down there take a little while to break in, and will seep. Wetness around the seam is normal during break-in. But, if it's leaking out onto the floor, that's not normal. |
Sarodude
| | Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 03:17 pm: |
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psst... check the oil level... |
1nurse1
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 07:27 pm: |
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It is leaking from the right side hoses and down underneath and yes it is on the floor. |
Spooky
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 07:32 pm: |
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Sounds like the oil lines going to the oil pump. The factory might have missed one of the clamps. This is a rare thing to happen.
Eric |
Steveford
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 08:47 pm: |
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I had a faulty oil pressure sending unit on a new Blast last year; oil was coming out where the Bakelite met the housing. Saw this a lot on older Moto Guzzis so it wasn't much of a surprise. |
Evaddave
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 10:36 pm: |
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1nurse1,
some other things to check:
- The corner of the airbox has been known to scrape the oil lines going past it.
- Sometimes oily goo leaks out of the airbox.
I don't really think either of these is your problem, since your bike is new, but they're easy things to check. |
1nurse1
| | Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 09:58 pm: |
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UPDATE dealer says it was a BELT that cut through the hose like a razor??? Doesn't make sense, design flaw or assembly issue. I hope the rest of the bike isn't assembled like that. Anyway they are STILL waiting for part one week now. I am glad it is not Summer or even Spring. Thanks for the input, I guess I can edit my profile to include my first problem at 0 miles. |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Monday, March 01, 2004 - 01:32 pm: |
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Sounds like the line wasn't gathered tight with a zip cord to keep it away from the belt - an oops at assembly - not a common occurance at all - sorry it happened to you - glad to hear its being resolved though!
GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Buellboy492
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 11:23 am: |
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Does a rocker box gasket leak pose a threat to engine longevity and performace if not corrected right away? I belive I may have had a minor leak for some time, but since I kept the bike clean and rode gently most of the time, I didn't notice it until I removed the tank. |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 12:15 pm: |
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not really - more oil consumption - and smoke and the smell of burning oil - the immediate down sides - lol
GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Buellboy492
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:55 pm: |
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Thank you EZ. Is is necessary to lower the engine to replace the rocker box gasket? I bet the procedure is posted somewhere here, but I did not find it. |
Buellboy492
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:06 pm: |
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Nevermind, I found the info, I was searching wrong. Wish me luck, my first "big" engine repair... |
Buellkat
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:18 pm: |
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Good Luck!! It will be quite an ordeal yet great challenge and accomplishment.
BuellKAT |
Buellboy492
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 08:37 pm: |
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Well, I think I did it right. My 2002 Blast did have the paper rockerbox gaskets. I am encouraged by my apparent success. I think I will tension the primary chain now. I am not impressed by the level of committment to Buells that Wild Boar Harley has shown me the last two years... So I guess I will learn to do it myself. If anyone is going to the Blessing of the Bikes in Baldwin MI, Feel free to stop at my cabin just a short distance down the road from the blessing! |
Swampy
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 11:34 pm: |
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Buellboy, you better put a sign out front so we know where to stop!
Last time I went to Wild Boar the parts guy was real anxious to order parts, they are the closest ones to me now that Mt Pleasant and Shiawassee stopped carrying Buells. |
Buellboy492
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 06:33 am: |
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to swampy and anybody else going to the Baldwin Blessing of the bikes: Mapquest directions to N 68th St & S. Sherman ave, Baldwin, MI, 49304 to get exact directions. My Cell number is 616-710-7233. My last name Newman is on a sign out front. Please come enjoy free food and drinks, shelter, batherooms, tools etc. |
Jerzydevil
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 07:02 pm: |
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So, um, whats the downside to using ultra blue permatex instead of buying the new rocker gasket? I was short on cash when my gasket went last year, and had my trusty tube of ultra blue, and used that. No leaks yet, but anyone have any experience w/ this on their Blast? I've used it on my cars and trucks over the years, and never had a problem. Just wonderin.
jd
(Message edited by jerzydevil on May 05, 2005) |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 07:37 pm: |
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None so far - I guess - let us know in another year if its still holding up!
GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Swampy
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 11:01 pm: |
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The only thing I get nervous about is the Blue Goo squeezing out into the engine and becoming free born, possibly plugging the oil pickup. |
Jerzydevil
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 11:17 pm: |
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I didn't make it too thick. I've gotten pretty good w/ the stuff. I made a nice thin bead along the surface of the cover, I didn't even get the usual ooze out of the side. Hopefully I'll be ok, as it was a pain in the a$$ without the manual. It'll be easier no tho, with the previous experience and the manual. |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 02:15 am: |
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If any blue was gonna break off, it would have by now. Just as long as you dont re use the same Permatex gasket, you should be fine. Good stuff when used properly.
If you had used it on the Carb, that would be an entirely different story! |
Jerzydevil
| | Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 08:04 pm: |
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Yeah, I wouldnt use it on the carb or head gasket. Gas eats it up. There are a few other gaskets I wouldnt use it for either. |
Flrider7
| | Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 08:56 am: |
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Whoo-hoo!! Thank you fellow Badwebbers for the help concerning my little "Mary's"clutch cover leak!
Part #25349-03 worked like a charm!
(new metal cover & rubber/metal gasket.)
My clutch cable was also leaking from what appeared to be a crimp in the middle from some sort of factory mishap.I had the cable replaced at the same time as the cover,man even the feel is different now!
(I guess my cable was in bad need of adjustment as well)
I rode 2-up all day yesterday in the 90 degree Fl sun with no sign of leak or hiccup!!
My dealer (Seminole H-D/Buell)has even started talking about Buell like they talk about H-D! They had 8 Buells on the sales floor and I actually saw Buell customers there! Labor rate is $70.00hr. (cheaper than most around here)
Side note: Thanks Naustin for the help when I was dealing with that M in M guy. |
Roysbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 05:58 pm: |
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I noticed my bike started leaking oil this morning after my morning ride, there was 2 large drops of oil on the floor near the breather hose and I traced the leak. The hoses/wiring behind and below the air filter box have a coating of oil which can be easily seen on the right side. I opened the air filter box and there was about a teaspoon of oil. Is the oil coming from air box? I am not sure this is the cause. Since it is spitting oil on the rear of the bike (rear tire, brake) I need to resolve this problem ASAP. If anyone has any ideas of what I should inspect please advise.
(Message edited by Roysbuell on February 04, 2009) |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 06:39 pm: |
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Yes - the EPA decided that you need oil in your carb, but the nozzle usually drips instead, and most people point it away from the carb for better engine performance. So clean out your airbox regularly - it is your spit can!
EZ |
Roysbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 08:07 pm: |
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How does oil in the carb help? How often is regularly?
Thanks EZ |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 08:47 pm: |
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EPA doesn't want that oil spilling back into the environment, so it is shot into the carb - that is the theory, about once a month or after any long ride.
EZ |
