I now have an oil leak in the top front of my motor.. I'm assuming that it is coming from the Valve cover gasket (Can't tell with the Chrome covers)... Has anyone replaced this on the front of a Gen 3?
I've done it on a '96 Nighthawk.. Just wondering if there is anything to look out for..
It looks like you probably need to at least loosen the Radiator, if not remove it (as well as probably the tank and Airbox..
Any info (on this topic) would be appreciated.. I do have the manual, just looking for real world experience, if there is any..
I would use the easiest solution then put a spring on my kickstand.
I would use the "best" easiest solution.
Don't put oil in it, then it CAN'T leak.. :shock:
Is there something wrong with the Forum?? I hope this is coming through...
It kinda looks like there have been three responses to my post, but the words are all jumbled up and I can't make out who sent them, or what was said..
Hummmm... Looks like some static got into the server or something.. (http://i41.tinypic.com/15wi5oj.jpg)
Well, Hoot, I have a small leak at the top front of the blue bike. It has been there since I got it. I have put about 15000 miles on the bike, and changed the oil and filter numerous times. It doesn't drip down to where it shows, it isn't leaking fast enough to cause me to add oil, so I have adopted the "let it be" philosophy about it.
However, if you find that fixing it is simple and does not require disassembly of too much of the bike, I might actually try fixing mine, too. I will watch this space with interest.
I know you were looking for helpful advice, and I don't have any either. :lol: :lol:
Ok Hoot where is the leak is it on the left side of the engine by the key??? If it well I will leave you to stew but suffice to say it is normal LOL
Quote from: roboto65 on March 05, 2010, 08:41:41 AM
Ok Hoot where is the leak is it on the left side of the engine by the key??? If it well I will leave you to stew but suffice to say it is normal LOL
OK, You're correct.. It's normal??? Where is it coming from .. It's been there for a while (couple of years and 20K miles) but it has gotten worse lately..
Is this the airbox related leak? I remember postings on here about oil building up in the airbox somehow and leaking out. something about sealing it with rtv or cleaning it out occasionally.
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=2220.0 (http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=2220.0)
It is from the airbox and which side does your bike lean on the kickstand. It is blowby a product of the engine being run perfectly normal so ride it like you stole it!!!!!