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Nmh5028
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 11:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey guys, newbie here. I just purchased a 2005 XB12R and have a quick question since I don't have time to take it apart just yet. Upon inspection, it appears as though there is a wet residue (like dried oil) in the flat space behind the rear cylinder. It looks like a tight spot to get in to clean, but I was more concerned as to whether this indicates that something is leaking that shouldn't be.

I'll try to get a photo shortly, hopefully all is good with the new ride. Thanks!
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Nmh5028
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 11:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
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Fast1075
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 05:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It is more than likely the starter gasket since the bottom of the cylinder looks clean.

Get some S-100, spray it down and scrub it a bit and rinse it well. Then see how long it takes to come back.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 08:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
They do that. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't go from a weep to a puddle (which it probably will never do) and go ride the bike.
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My xb has the same ,and have seen it happen on a couple of xb's.
Nothing to worry about if its not going to be a puddle!
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Nmh5028
Posted on Friday, August 29, 2014 - 02:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks for the quick responses. Got it cleaned up today and I will be keeping an eye on it.
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