Oil Leak.

Recently purcahsed Sv650s on a '99, noticed a slight oil leak on right hand side of engine, not much just a couple of drops but I can't see where the leak is coming from...any ideas...common problems anything to worry about..?

[rictus01]

Hi Ciscoda, you'll probably find it's from the clutch cover, as it's plastic it can be overtightened which distorts it a bit or the fitted "O" ring inside isn't seated correctly or needs replacing.

Not a major problem, keep an eye on your oil level for now and when you have time, remove the cover ( if on the side stand there's no need to drain oil) and check the "O" ring and replace in needed ( or some use a silicone sealant) and refit.

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Cheers Mark.

Mine has the same problem. Level doesn't drop noticeable and I don't worry about it. It's quite low on my list of things to do.

It's a common problem with the SV so don't worry about it too much

Thanks rictus01 and Jamiebridges123, I will keep an eye on it, I will be dropping the oil and filter this week so I will have all fairings off and give it all good cleand/inspection.

Cheeers....................

fyi, I think the torque setting for this is 10ft-lbs, a quick once-over of the bolts on the cover w/a torque wrench just might sort out the problem. (It did for me, the two lower-most bolts were loose.)