Jamiebridges123
17-04-09, 10:05 PM
*hope this is the right section*
As you guys probably know the curvy Sv's up to like 2001 had two covers on the clutch, the main one and then the secondary one that is the bit that sticks out.
Well on my 2000 model, the bit that sticks out is weeping oil. Not enough to drip anywhere or anything, but enough for it to be clearly visible when wiped with a tissue. It seems to coming from the 4-6 position. Oil level doesn't seem to drop noticeably or anything, but am keeping an eye on it.
It's going in to Probike (local 'zuki dealer) on Wednesday (23rd) to be fixed, I'm guessing a new o-ring/gasket and suzuiki/silicone sealant, but I've read that the 2002 model has a one piece cover, the same as the one on the Pointy SV's, but in black (so it'd match the rest of the engine, as pointys are silver and wouldn't match?)
I know that a couple of the threads on two of the bolts (one on each cover, actually!) have gone and can't be fully tightened, although they aren't 'loose' and don't vibrate out or anything. I think they're tight enough to hold, but I'll get them to helicoil them while they're at it.. :hackedoff: Could that be a possible reason as to why they're leaking?
I'm aware that the cover is somewhat of a known issue as I've found other people with the same issue across the interweb. :confused:
I've also read that replacing it with a cover from a later SV (I.e the one piece cover from a 2002 onwards) would stop the issue from coming back on a permanent basis.
Would I be able to fit the cover from a 2002 without any other modifications?
Cheers,
Jay
:D
As you guys probably know the curvy Sv's up to like 2001 had two covers on the clutch, the main one and then the secondary one that is the bit that sticks out.
Well on my 2000 model, the bit that sticks out is weeping oil. Not enough to drip anywhere or anything, but enough for it to be clearly visible when wiped with a tissue. It seems to coming from the 4-6 position. Oil level doesn't seem to drop noticeably or anything, but am keeping an eye on it.
It's going in to Probike (local 'zuki dealer) on Wednesday (23rd) to be fixed, I'm guessing a new o-ring/gasket and suzuiki/silicone sealant, but I've read that the 2002 model has a one piece cover, the same as the one on the Pointy SV's, but in black (so it'd match the rest of the engine, as pointys are silver and wouldn't match?)
I know that a couple of the threads on two of the bolts (one on each cover, actually!) have gone and can't be fully tightened, although they aren't 'loose' and don't vibrate out or anything. I think they're tight enough to hold, but I'll get them to helicoil them while they're at it.. :hackedoff: Could that be a possible reason as to why they're leaking?
I'm aware that the cover is somewhat of a known issue as I've found other people with the same issue across the interweb. :confused:
I've also read that replacing it with a cover from a later SV (I.e the one piece cover from a 2002 onwards) would stop the issue from coming back on a permanent basis.
Would I be able to fit the cover from a 2002 without any other modifications?
Cheers,
Jay
:D