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wwaggett

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Oil Leak
« on: December 21, 2009, 04:17:59 PM »
Rear cylinder leaking at the top. Have not taken a close look yet. Anyone have experience with these types of leaks?
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 04:22:48 PM »
Any valve work done latley  ??? Might want to check to ensure no cracks or breaks in the seal.  ::)
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2009, 07:27:16 PM »
I'm at 67,000 + miles and mine showed a leak about 10,000 miles ago. I wiped it clean, tightened the head bolts and kept on riding. It doesn't show up as often and it's mostly in the hot summer time when I ride it hard and for long stretches. I have never seen signs of a drip, so there must not be much oil coming out.

It's a Honda, just tell it you still love it and keep on riding!  :thumbup:
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2009, 07:37:32 PM »
'02's and '03's are known for the rear head to leak a tad (literally).  The process Honda used, missed a millimeter or two of sealant on the top of the head at the back.  On long trips and/or in the summer it's worse because the oil gets so thin after it's hot.  The fix is to pull the top and reseal.

I just wipe it every few months.
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2009, 11:13:09 AM »
Yesterday I noticed a drop of oil on the side cover near the ignition.... I guess I will take a closer look today.
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2009, 08:04:44 PM »
Tell you never road a Harley or Triumph!    :stickpoke: :stickpoke: :c :c
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2009, 10:29:47 PM »
Quote from: hooter on December 22, 2009, 08:04:44 PM
Tell you never road a Harley or Triumph!    :stickpoke: :stickpoke: :c :c

damn, you beat me to it!!! hahahhaah
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2009, 03:23:20 AM »
Quote from: j1mmyj4m on December 21, 2009, 07:37:32 PM
'02's and '03's are known for the rear head to leak a tad (literally).  The process Honda used, missed a millimeter or two of sealant on the top of the head at the back.  On long trips and/or in the summer it's worse because the oil gets so thin after it's hot.  The fix is to pull the top and reseal.

I just wipe it every few months.
10/4 to what Brock said, it's a bit of a PITA to do right, but it's worth it in the long run. BTW, it's called the "rocker box" gasket (which isn't really a gasket but is a silicone seal) which has started to deteriorate.
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Re: Oil Leak
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2009, 11:04:15 AM »
Quote from: hooter on December 22, 2009, 08:04:44 PM
Tell you never road a Harley or Triumph!    :stickpoke: :stickpoke: :c :c

 :agree:I used to have to put some cardboard under my Harley to keep the grease spots off the garage floor.
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