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Old 09-09-14, 07:32 PM   #1
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Default Leaking crank cases - curvy

Just finished touring my curvy 3000 miles around the UK for charity in under 7 days.

She never missed a beat apart from an electrical short that was easily rectified.

Anyhoo. Stepped foot into the garage today to find quiet a bit of engine oil pn the floor. Ive noticed the oil coming from a bolt on the lower of the RH bottom engine side case. Does this mean the gasket is knackered? And where can i get a new one for that side only? Ive only found complete gasket kits for sale online

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Old 09-09-14, 07:47 PM   #2
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Do you mean the clutch cover? The plastic panel that has the water pump attached to it.
If yes then is quite common apparently, they warp but can be recovered.
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Old 09-09-14, 07:58 PM   #3
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I had this problem on mine, remove the clutch cover, clean up both mating surfaces and the rubber seal, refit the cover using the specified torque. Mines not leaked a drop since it was done 3 years ago.
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Old 09-09-14, 08:06 PM   #4
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I had this problem on mine, remove the clutch cover, clean up both mating surfaces and the rubber seal, refit the cover using the specified torque. Mines not leaked a drop since it was done 3 years ago.
If this doesn't work, then the cover is warped & you'll need a new one.

But that's worst case scenario
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Old 09-09-14, 08:17 PM   #5
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The leak is coming from a bolt near to the oil sight glass window. Is that the clutch cover? Im guessing to take it off i need to drain the oil to clean up the mating surfaces and re fit it?

Also where can i get the right replacement parts of that doesnt work?
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http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/

Tricky to buy one 2nd hand, as that may leak too.
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Yes, that's the clutch cover. You can take it off without draining oil if the bikes on the side stand.
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Old 09-09-14, 08:30 PM   #8
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The leak is coming from a bolt near to the oil sight glass window. Is that the clutch cover? Im guessing to take it off i need to drain the oil to clean up the mating surfaces and re fit it?

Also where can i get the right replacement parts of that doesnt work?

Yes you will and whatever you do use the correct torque, if you over tighten it will leak again.
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Old 12-09-14, 03:39 PM   #9
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Loosened off all the hex screws and re tightened in a diagonal sequence. Still leaking. The leak is deffinately coming from a screw on the casing that the sight glass window is on. Does this mean i need a new gasket? Trying to solve this issue as quickly and cheaply as i can. But if crunch comes to crunch ill just replace it if need be.
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Should also add that it only leaks when stood on the paddock stand. Doesnt show any evidence of leaking when its running either
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