We all like to play the “what’s leaking oil” guessing game.
In previous posts, I cleaned up my new to me 2003 EV by changing all fuel lines, fuel filter, EVAP delete, changed all oils, new tires blahX3.
Last week I rode about 3 miles to check out the steering before raising forks ~1/2”. Today I rode for just less than an hour on the highway. First half steady 3500 RPMs to get a feel for bike and check out the side to side fork wobble without fork snubber installed. Coming back, I ran up and down the RPM range and noticed the clutch slipping in 5th when I cranked on the throttle. Stopped and check the free play and it was good. Did not “notice” any oil on the outside of engine at this time (wasn’t looking either) nor did I smell any. When I pulled into the driveway, there was plenty of oil on the engine. There is oil as far forward as the coils.
Engine is too hot to remove the tank, but I’m wondering if the large frame vent line came off.
Anyone want to play the guessing game?
I’ll remove the tank tomorrow and see what I can find. Will post the results tomorrow or Monday.
In previous posts, I cleaned up my new to me 2003 EV by changing all fuel lines, fuel filter, EVAP delete, changed all oils, new tires blahX3.
Last week I rode about 3 miles to check out the steering before raising forks ~1/2”. Today I rode for just less than an hour on the highway. First half steady 3500 RPMs to get a feel for bike and check out the side to side fork wobble without fork snubber installed. Coming back, I ran up and down the RPM range and noticed the clutch slipping in 5th when I cranked on the throttle. Stopped and check the free play and it was good. Did not “notice” any oil on the outside of engine at this time (wasn’t looking either) nor did I smell any. When I pulled into the driveway, there was plenty of oil on the engine. There is oil as far forward as the coils.
Engine is too hot to remove the tank, but I’m wondering if the large frame vent line came off.
Anyone want to play the guessing game?
I’ll remove the tank tomorrow and see what I can find. Will post the results tomorrow or Monday.