99' oil leak??

Originally Posted by maviczap

yep, agreed. The sv's filter is in the right place to get hit by a stone and pierce it.



it was an extreme case, from a mechanical numpty. The oil had got so acidic by not being changed, so no wonder it ate throughthe filter.

Just chagne the filter, to rule this out as a cause.

Brand new oil with 3 miles ridden! But got the filter today and will be changing soon- thanks all

Originally Posted by TamSV

I'd check the oil, coolant and brake fluid levels first of all then get the engine clean and dry so you can see what's happening and detect any possible leaks.

This.
Standard procedure for locating leaks. Clean thoroughly, then run the engine while watching to see where the leak is.