oil leak clutch? - SV650.org

03-01-11, 11:37 PM

Hi all

well the curvy sv wont start, see other post, think the fuel has water or something in it.

put it on a padock stand to sort it out.
left it for a couple of days went out there this morning and a puddle of oil was on the floor looks like its from the bottom of the clutch case/cover.

its a 99 sv650 curvy.

is this going to be a compleate pain the rear or is it a simple job.

guess ill change the oil and filters while im at it

thanks peeps

03-01-11, 11:38 PM

probably just be the gasket-wipe the engine and sprinkle talc around the seal area-you'll then be able to see where leaks coming from.

04-01-11, 12:09 AM

good idear husky ill give it a go.

is it a pig to change?

04-01-11, 12:25 AM

Plastic covers warp from age and temperature. You can replace cover or surface back sealing side flat. Replacing o-ring will not fix it if cover is warped.

04-01-11, 12:35 AM

this will either cost me pennies or pounds then.

i think its the engine cover. is this plastic?

TamSV · 04-01-11, 01:06 AM

The circular clutch cover is plastic on the curvy.

04-01-11, 01:19 AM

i think it might be coming from the on that the round on sits on

TamSV · 04-01-11, 01:52 AM

Ah right, that one's metal. Hopefully you just need a new gasket. I'd whip it off and check the cover carefully for any damage. If it looks OK put it back with a new gasket - some might recommend using gasket sealant.

Be careful you don't overtighten the bolts when refitting - they don't need much.

Viney · 04-01-11, 10:26 AM

With the bike on the side stand, remove the clutch cover. On the '99 models its seperate, so chould come off easy. Check that the gasket is in good condition and as said, the covers can warp so clean it up and put it on a proper flat surface like a kitchen worktop with a torch under it and see if there is any light escaping when pushed down. You may get a little light leakage but look for large gaps. If it looks ok,then put the cover back on making sure that the gasket is in there propery, then tighten up opposite bolts as you go. Dont over tighten the bolts, i think its something like 5ft/lb or something equally as light.

Geodude · 04-01-11, 10:43 AM

I had clutch cover leak on my 99 and used this stuff from halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165691 and it cured it no problem

03-01-11, 11:37 PM	#1
stew Guest Posts: n/a	oil leak clutch? Hi all well the curvy sv wont start, see other post, think the fuel has water or something in it. put it on a padock stand to sort it out. left it for a couple of days went out there this morning and a puddle of oil was on the floor looks like its from the bottom of the clutch case/cover. its a 99 sv650 curvy. is this going to be a compleate pain the rear or is it a simple job. guess ill change the oil and filters while im at it thanks peeps

03-01-11, 11:38 PM	#2
husky03 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oil leak clutch? probably just be the gasket-wipe the engine and sprinkle talc around the seal area-you'll then be able to see where leaks coming from. Last edited by husky03; 03-01-11 at 11:40 PM.

04-01-11, 12:09 AM	#3
stew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oil leak clutch? good idear husky ill give it a go. is it a pig to change?

04-01-11, 12:25 AM	#4
zadar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oil leak clutch? Plastic covers warp from age and temperature. You can replace cover or surface back sealing side flat. Replacing o-ring will not fix it if cover is warped.

04-01-11, 12:35 AM	#5
stew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oil leak clutch? this will either cost me pennies or pounds then. i think its the engine cover. is this plastic? Last edited by stew; 04-01-11 at 12:37 AM.

04-01-11, 01:06 AM	#6
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: oil leak clutch? The circular clutch cover is plastic on the curvy.

04-01-11, 01:19 AM	#7
stew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oil leak clutch? i think it might be coming from the on that the round on sits on

04-01-11, 01:52 AM	#8
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: oil leak clutch? Ah right, that one's metal. Hopefully you just need a new gasket. I'd whip it off and check the cover carefully for any damage. If it looks OK put it back with a new gasket - some might recommend using gasket sealant. Be careful you don't overtighten the bolts when refitting - they don't need much.

04-01-11, 10:26 AM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: oil leak clutch? With the bike on the side stand, remove the clutch cover. On the '99 models its seperate, so chould come off easy. Check that the gasket is in good condition and as said, the covers can warp so clean it up and put it on a proper flat surface like a kitchen worktop with a torch under it and see if there is any light escaping when pushed down. You may get a little light leakage but look for large gaps. If it looks ok,then put the cover back on making sure that the gasket is in there propery, then tighten up opposite bolts as you go. Dont over tighten the bolts, i think its something like 5ft/lb or something equally as light.

04-01-11, 10:43 AM	#10
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: oil leak clutch? I had clutch cover leak on my 99 and used this stuff from halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165691 and it cured it no problem __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

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