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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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Yes, it could do that. But make sure you haven't knackered the gasket as well.
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Yep, all the spray off the camchain will get fired straight out of there. Whoopsie
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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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Lucky you didn't seize it up mate!
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