Right, so theoretically... - SV650.org

northwind · 23-07-08, 08:27 PM

If my "mate" has the front sprocket nut come loose on his SV, resulting in an epic oil leak, what would he have to do to fix it? Will simply torquing the sprocket bolt back up fix it, or is this one of those deals where one it's started leaking, it won't stop unless you replace the seal?

rictus01 · 23-07-08, 09:33 PM

think you've had it mate, the seal will now be distorted so need replacing, but give it a try by all means..... sorry I ment your mate

23-07-08, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

think you've had it mate, the seal will now be distorted so need replacing, but give it a try by all means..... sorry I ment your mate

+1 think you may need 2 do the seal

tho as said give tightning up a go 1st it may work it may not.

northwind · 23-07-08, 09:48 PM

Yeah, thought that'd be the case

So... Never had to do one of these before, and the spare engine I stripped was all fubared in this area. Am I right in saying that the spacer behind the sprocket should slip out, and under that is the seal? And that it's externally accessed, ie that this isn't a case splitting job?

PS, say yes or you'll see a grown man cry. Or rather, his mate

rictus01 · 23-07-08, 09:51 PM

Can't remember off hand, I'll take a look at the manual tomorrow* see if it jogs the memory Mate.

*on upstairs PC, and I'm not doing all those stairs now.

Cheers Mark.

northwind · 23-07-08, 09:54 PM

I was just looking through the service manual, it does look like it's an external job but it's not all that clear. I'm not the best once it gets inside the cases so if you don't mind taking a look that'd be brilliant. Cheers mate!

rictus01 · 23-07-08, 09:57 PM

No problem mate I'm at that PC in the morning, I did do one of these, but it was 5-6 years ago, and to e honest I've done the same on other bikes so could well get it mixed up, so best I check.

Cheers Mark.

24-07-08, 08:45 AM

I had the front sprocket come loose and leak about a litre of oil along the A3 in a rather nice cloud of smoke. I cleaned up all the loose oil, replaced the lead washer, tightened the sprocket up to the correct torque and she has been fine since. About 5k miles fine I think...

punyXpress · 24-07-08, 09:55 AM

Haynes manual says external job once the odd-shaped retainer plate is removed.
Best of luck!

24-07-08, 11:07 AM

On a related note, I spoke to my local suzuki dealer about whether or not these washers should be replaced when you put a new front sprocket on and they reckoned that so long as you torqued the bolts up correctly and didn't crush them, they would last for several sprocket changes.

23-07-08, 08:27 PM	#1
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Right, so theoretically... If my "mate" has the front sprocket nut come loose on his SV, resulting in an epic oil leak, what would he have to do to fix it? Will simply torquing the sprocket bolt back up fix it, or is this one of those deals where one it's started leaking, it won't stop unless you replace the seal? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

23-07-08, 09:33 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Right, so theoretically... think you've had it mate, the seal will now be distorted so need replacing, but give it a try by all means..... sorry I ment your mate __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

23-07-08, 09:48 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Right, so theoretically... Yeah, thought that'd be the case So... Never had to do one of these before, and the spare engine I stripped was all fubared in this area. Am I right in saying that the spacer behind the sprocket should slip out, and under that is the seal? And that it's externally accessed, ie that this isn't a case splitting job? PS, say yes or you'll see a grown man cry. Or rather, his mate __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

23-07-08, 09:51 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Right, so theoretically... Can't remember off hand, I'll take a look at the manual tomorrow* see if it jogs the memory Mate. *on upstairs PC, and I'm not doing all those stairs now. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

23-07-08, 09:54 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Right, so theoretically... I was just looking through the service manual, it does look like it's an external job but it's not all that clear. I'm not the best once it gets inside the cases so if you don't mind taking a look that'd be brilliant. Cheers mate! __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

23-07-08, 09:57 PM	#7
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Right, so theoretically... No problem mate I'm at that PC in the morning, I did do one of these, but it was 5-6 years ago, and to e honest I've done the same on other bikes so could well get it mixed up, so best I check. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

24-07-08, 08:45 AM	#8
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Right, so theoretically... I had the front sprocket come loose and leak about a litre of oil along the A3 in a rather nice cloud of smoke. I cleaned up all the loose oil, replaced the lead washer, tightened the sprocket up to the correct torque and she has been fine since. About 5k miles fine I think...

24-07-08, 09:55 AM	#9
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Right, so theoretically... Haynes manual says external job once the odd-shaped retainer plate is removed. Best of luck!

24-07-08, 11:07 AM	#10
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Right, so theoretically... On a related note, I spoke to my local suzuki dealer about whether or not these washers should be replaced when you put a new front sprocket on and they reckoned that so long as you torqued the bolts up correctly and didn't crush them, they would last for several sprocket changes.