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oil leak

spyderdips

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2009 SM5 Spyder - noticed oil leak, about the size of 2 quarters. Its on the left side of the bike where the gear shifter is.
posting some pics - can someone help me identify the source of the leak.

Thanks
DS.
 

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Little checking..

Clean it up and check the trail...could be the shift shaft seal but.also check the brake fluid reseviours, had a similar leak and the caps were on wrong. They are vented and should go on facing the rear of the machine. Also check the crankcase vent hose running up to the airbox. Really need to pull the panels off to get the whole picture. Could also be a valve cover gasket....:dontknow:
 
2009 SM5 Spyder - noticed oil leak, about the size of 2 quarters. Its on the left side of the bike where the gear shifter is.
posting some pics - can someone help me identify the source of the leak.

Thanks
DS.

Check the seal on the output shaft. If so you probably have a bad bearing. I had one leaking like that and found it to be the output seal was leaking behind the front sprocket. Hope that isn't your problem. Running a belt too tight causes this. Bearing isn't expensive, but pulling the motor and splitting the engine is.
David
 
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