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Old 22-12-12, 10:08 AM   #1
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Default Major oil leak - CCT related?

The other day I needed to replace the rear CCT on my curvy SV, and while I was at it I took the front one out to check it was working fine.

Got about 2 miles down the road and realised I was riding along in a cloud of smoke and that my bike had virtually emptied itself of oil.

Then realised that I had forgotten to put the end cap/bolt on the front CCT. Would that cause such a major oil leak?
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Old 22-12-12, 10:28 AM   #2
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Default Re: Major oil leak - CCT related?

Yes, it could do that. But make sure you haven't knackered the gasket as well.
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Old 22-12-12, 10:30 AM   #3
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Default Re: Major oil leak - CCT related?

Yep, all the spray off the camchain will get fired straight out of there. Whoopsie

How much did it actually lose?
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Old 22-12-12, 01:08 PM   #4
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Default Re: Major oil leak - CCT related?

Sid, I've got a few spares so replacing it isn't a problem anyway.

Yorkie, just about everything! At least 2 litres anyway based on how much it took to fill it back up.

Ah well, we all make mistakes, I'm just glad I realised my bike was smoking a lot or I'd have ridden it dry.
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Old 22-12-12, 01:11 PM   #5
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Lucky you didn't seize it up mate!
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