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Pa_xb9sx
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 05:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

After riding home about 15 miles, I noticed some oil leaking from the primary chain cover. What could this come from? Overfilled? Normal? Bolts not tightened? Background: 2005 XB9SX with about 700 miles. I haven't noticed this problem before. Next, will it hurt to drive it with this slight leak until the 1,000 mile check?

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Josh_
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Normal. Wash more often. ; )

If weeps enough to drip you might replace the "o" ring around the inspection cover.

My wife's Blast does that around practically every gasket.
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Ejiii
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 05:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That has to be a bad gasket or possibly a cross threaded screw that did not reach the correct clamping force. I would get a new gasket, pop the cover and take a look. If all looks OK, install the new gasket, torque the bolts and it will probably be fine.
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Rigga
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 05:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

no gasket behind the primary chain adjuster cover? loose cover allowing oil past?...or a porous casting cover perhaps????
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Pa_xb9sx
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 05:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for your help everyone. Keep it coming if you have any other ideas.

Chris
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Vegasbueller
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I agree with wash more often! Mine has done that since I have owned it, and never has done it enough to drip. Typical Harley motor. If it stops leaking there, STOP riding immediately because it is out of oil!
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Cataract2
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Replace the gasket to the primary chain inspection cover. If it continues it could be coming from the shifter opening there.
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The shaft seal is blown.

It is about 2$ an you have to remove the primary to install.

You may also want to put a layer of masking tape on the shifter shaft splines to keep it from tearing up that seal again.
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Njbuell
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I agree. Looks like the shaft seal. Have replaced a couple at the shop. Its an easy fix.
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Kowpow225
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks more oily up top around the primary inspection cover. I'd replace that gasket first then try spidermans if your not cured by then. Now is anybody up for a pint of your preferred brand of wobbly-pop?
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take it to the dealer and ask them to repair it under warrenty. When you do so, ask them if they have those gaskets and seal already in stock. If they don't ask them to order them so that you can keep riding to cut down on your downtime, and you will bring the bike back when they arrive. To be done properly they will end up replacing all 3 gaskets and the shift shaft seal : )
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Uwgriz
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Actually Spidey, you only need to remove the primary cover. ; )

Just thought I'd chime in before you give the poor guy a heart attack. : p
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BadS1
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Griz remove the primary cover for a shifter shaft seal???Come on dude we did one on your bike.Pull it out and put some scotch tape like spidey said on the splines and put some oil on it to get it lubricated then slide it on.Tap it into place using a deep well socket and a extention.easy as 1 2 3.
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take it back, it's still under warranty!
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Chainsaw
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shifter shaft seal should be the same part number as the pre 2004 Sportsters (i.e. dealer will have it in stock). Instead of tape, buy the matching Sportster rubber o-ringy thing (name escapes me) that sits on top of the shifter shaft seal (Buell doesn't have stock).

Should run under $5 if you are not inclined to hand you bike over to your dealer for any length of time.
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Blake
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I believe Spiderman. He has that great spidy sense when it comes to Buell motorcycles.
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Uwgriz
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I seem to remember it coming in from the backside. I can't remember anymore...
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Blake!
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Josh_
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 09:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Notice the clutch inspection cover looks the same way? Didn't show up nearly as much on the raw motors.
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine has done it since I bought it too. I just wash mine every week anyway so it never bothered me. If it starts dripping, I'll worry.
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 02:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome.
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Ingemar
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 05:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I also see oil around the clutch cover.
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Pa_xb9sx
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 06:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ingemar is right; there is oil around the clutch cover as well. I didn't capture it in the picture because I didn't notice it at first.
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Rubberdown
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 07:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Manual says new gaskets are required each time the clutch cover and inspection cover is removed. Have your's been off? Mine weep if I don't use a new gasket. Likewise on my 1200R. I think the gaskets are designed to crush once.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I reused the one in my cyclone about a million times and it never leaked. Reused the ones on the 9sx once so far and no problem.

Did you wash everything down really well to see if it comes back? It would be easy to pop off those covers and make sure the o-ring like gaskets in there are not pinched also.
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Kowpow225
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah. There's a market niche. Aftermarket people take note. Design a decent reusable gasket that isn't prone to leaks for that cover and I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
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Suprsprt454
Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 03:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry for a late post, but i have had the same problem and when I went to buy new a new gasket i was informed that Buell has revised both the inspection cover and gasket and the clutch cover and gasket. Should solve the problem
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