karamjit242
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posted June 27, 2009 04:14 PM
 Edited By: karamjit242 on 28 Jun 2009 00:18
fluid of unkown origin
i tipped over my bike from stand twice, so i decided to put T rex sliders on it.
after removing the middle fairing, on the left side of the bike, I notice fluid dripping down. Behind the coolant reservoir. Fluid is like motor oil (not coolant). after cleaning the area I can not detect any leak or source of the fluid. any ideas.
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dubious
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posted June 27, 2009 04:52 PM
likely the valve cover gasket, some are known to do that
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karamjit242
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posted June 27, 2009 05:01 PM
so i should leave it alone (probably one time deal due to tip over).
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posted June 27, 2009 05:04 PM
no, if its the valve cover gasket, it should be fixed when you have an opportunity, it will continue to leak, and is not related to the tip over.
Kawi should fix it under warantee I would think.
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posted June 27, 2009 05:12 PM
ok i will take it to dealer but i doubt they will cover anything since bike is 07 and kawasaki provides only one year warranty.
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karamjit242
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posted June 27, 2009 07:01 PM
from other forums problem can be fixed with washers. - how much can i expect to shell out at the dealer for this. or is it even possible for mechanically retard like me to do it at home.
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posted June 27, 2009 08:16 PM
Um, usually it leaks from the bottom of the seal, and the washers work, bu the cover and gasket have to come off, to seal it all with silicone properly.
If you are not so mechanically inclined, I would take it to the dealer.
There is alot of junk on top the cover under the frame in there.
You could save yourself a little bit of money and have the sidepanels, lowers, and the grills removed already, they could have a quick look for you and likely no charge for inspection, if you bring it this way for the inspection.
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karamjit242
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posted June 27, 2009 08:43 PM
thanks dubious thats a great idea. last time i opened up a bike was 5 years ago and it is still open in my garage. that said dealer it is.
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posted June 27, 2009 09:11 PM
mine leaks from the valve cover as well... not enough to worry about, but every time that i change the oil i wipe what little bit is there off. eventually i'll do something about it, but since it's done it for 15k with no problems i'm not too worried about it lol. just be sure to check the nuts on your exhaust studs to make sure that they aren't backing off. I found one of mine a little loose when I changed my exhaust out. haven't had any problems since then though.
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karamjit242
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posted June 27, 2009 09:21 PM
will do so bawls.
funny thing is that it just started to leak like in past 60 miles or so, before that i inspected my bike without the fairings it was all good.
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posted June 28, 2009 11:50 AM
mine started leaking barely then stopped, i will get the gasket replaced someday, but it is not causing an issue wipe it off and go.
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karamjit242
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posted June 28, 2009 04:26 PM
yea i did some ridding today 45 miles - no smell of burning oil or sign of leak. i will check periodically to see if it starts again.
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posted June 30, 2009 09:38 AM
Edited By: karamjit242 on 30 Jun 2009 18:53
update - after looking under the hot wind cover (rubber), there is no fluid, around the spark plugs its all dry with some dirt. and the fluid turned out to be red in color (if mixed with dirt looked brown like motoroil). its probably my BMC race filter oil.
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