PLEASE HELP ME! Bike leaking oil

[mathornet]

HELLO KBers the hornet is my 1st bike i ever had... and i've had it for 3 weeks already.. and i just noticed something to the engine... its leaking i think? i don have any experience on bikes bout the parts and stuff.. i just know how to ride.. but yea ok... i don't know why but i just found out its leaking oil from under the engine? its not the waste pipe.. but its from the engine its self shown in the exampled picture..
but the leak is not dat bad.. just 1 or 2 drops wen i ride it.. but the underneath of the engine gets oily and i dont think its a good sign.. can any1 help me? will post the real picture for u guys to see soon

[Slyer]

Did you tell choco about it?

[mathornet]

i think he's not here in auckland

[Slyer]

Did I see you out Mairangi bay way yesterday? Was a white hornet and a hyosung.

[PirateJafa]

That's not a leak.

It's just "personality".

[mathornet]

Did I see you out Mairangi bay way yesterday? Was a white hornet and a hyosung.

i did go around there afternoon time but i dont recall a hyosung riding with me?

[Slyer]

It's positively dripping from excitement.
Gaskets I'm thinking.

[mathornet]

That's not a leak.

It's just "personality".

personality?!?!?! wat do u mean?

[mathornet]

It's positively dripping from excitement.
Gaskets I'm thinking.

yea my dad did say something bout gaskets... are they expensive to change?

[CookMySock]

Looks like theres a cover that is either loose, or it needs a gasket replaced. Check if its' bolts are tight. Be careful not to overtighten.

Steve

[mathornet]

Looks like theres a cover that is either loose, or it needs a gasket replaced. Check if its' bolts are tight. Be careful not to overtighten.

Steve

are they expensive though? where to get them?

[CookMySock]

are they expensive though? where to get them?Ask your dealer for the gasket. Probably about $30 for just the gasket, but cheaper to get the bike shop to do it for you because all the bits you need.. gasket stripper, scrapers, and the fuckup-factor if you do it yourself.

Firstly check if the bolts are loose. If they ARE loose, they will be absurdly loose, so just tweek up with the CORRECT size socket or ring-spanner.

If you really really really really want to do it yourself, post again and I and others will give tips.

Steve

[mathornet]

Ask your dealer for the gasket. Probably about $30 for just the gasket, but cheaper to get the bike shop to do it for you because all the bits you need.. gasket stripper, scrapers, and the fuckup-factor if you do it yourself.

Firstly check if the bolts are loose. If they ARE loose, they will be absurdly loose, so just tweek up with the CORRECT size socket or ring-spanner.

If you really really really really want to do it yourself, post again and I and others will give tips.

Steve

the for advice!! will let you u know soon

[Rayray401]

when i thought i had overheated my nc30....a fellow KBer replied me: Open your wallet and let the money fly out.

[Max Preload]

Not too expensive. It'll cost you more for labour to fit it. I don't recommend you do it yourself since you don't know what a gasket is.

[mathornet]

Not too expensive. It'll cost you more for labour to fit it. I don't recommend you do it yourself since you don't know what a gasket is.

i did check google though.. umm would everything probably cost less than $60?

[98tls]

Ask your dealer for the gasket. Probably about $30 for just the gasket, but cheaper to get the bike shop to do it for you because all the bits you need.. gasket stripper, scrapers, and the fuckup-factor if you do it yourself.

Firstly check if the bolts are loose. If they ARE loose, they will be absurdly loose, so just tweek up with the CORRECT size socket or ring-spanner.

If you really really really really want to do it yourself, post again and I and others will give tips.

Steve 2 words,Torque Wrench.Or he may well find himself with another problem.:wacko:

[driftn]

Sounds like the gasket to me,
Drain the oil take the cover off (be carefull not to rip said gasket) clean the surface get some gasket goo and run it round then put back together fill her up with oil and happy trails. Should not take a novice any longer than an hour and a half to do that.
let us know how you get on. :2thumbsup

[CookMySock]

Reminder not to do them up too tight. Really, if you find them loose, tweek-up one-handed only, or get to the bikeshop to retighten. It's so so easy to overtighten and eff it. No swinging on the spanner with two hands, or there will be tears.

Steve

[98tls]

i did check google though.. umm would everything probably cost less than $60? The gasket will be bugger all,surely theres someone local to you on here that can spare 15 minutes to show you how to do it,even if you throw them a 1/2 doz beers for there time.

[Max Preload]

Drain the oil...

No need to drain the oil - just being on the sidestand is enough.

[CookMySock]

That gasket will be stuck like poo to a furry blanket. Gasket stripper was required when I did it - there was no fooken way it was coming off without major muntage, but gasket stripper made it trivial. The stripper ALSO took paint off INSTANTLY (see warning on can!) Yes, instantly.. I kid you not.

Steve

[howdamnhard]

2 words,Torque Wrench.Or he may well find himself with another problem.:wacko:

What he said otherwise you will strip the bolts and then it will start getting complicated.Try get yourself a workshop ,manual off the net.You can quickly go over all the fasteners with a spanner,you maybe lucky and just have a few loose.Just nip them up using your wrist/hand( not your arm).

[The Pastor]

if you free on tuesday from 1pm you could bring it to my house and i'll have a look and tell you whats what.

[Slyer]

The stripper ALSO took paint off INSTANTLY (see warning on can!) Yes, instantly.. I kid you not.

Steve
Why the fuck have I been wasting my time with paint stripper all this time?

[mathornet]

if you free on tuesday from 1pm you could bring it to my house and i'll have a look and tell you whats what.

sure.. will keep contact with you..

[mathornet]

but 1 more question guys.. thats the 'engine oil' leaking right? like right now.. i checked to see my bike and it has no leak at all..but i think it only happens if i start the bike or maybe put it up straight from side stand.. and whats the cause if i don't fix this problem?
and i don dare to fix it cuz i don have any equipments with me.. only a spanner.. but i will go to the shop and ask though..

[98tls]

but 1 more question guys.. thats the 'engine oil' leaking right? like right now.. i checked to see my bike and it has no leak at all..but i think it only happens if i start the bike or maybe put it up straight from side stand.. and whats the cause if i don't fix this problem?
and i don dare to fix it cuz i don have any equipments with me.. only a spanner.. but i will go to the shop and ask though.. I replaced a clutch basket and plates on mine without draining the oil and doing it whilst on the sidestand,didnt leak a drop.It will only leak if under pressure or sitting straight up.Take renegade up on his offer,its only a few minutes of his time and you will learn something,working on your bike is part of the whole motorcycling thing (imho).

[The Stranger]

and whats the cause if i don't fix this problem?


Oil and tyres don't mix. If it gets worse it could kill you.

[hayd3n]

go into any bike shop and get them to have a look/quote
maybe they can repair but i would prefer a replacement gasket

[LaytonNZ]

Looks like theres a cover that is either loose, or it needs a gasket replaced. Check if its' bolts are tight. Be careful not to overtighten.

Steve

Do NOT snap bolts its not fun.:crazy:

[mathornet]

THX GUYS! very much appreciated..

[mathornet]

Do NOT snap bolts its not fun.:crazy:

tell me bout it.. i snapped it on my scooter b4

[98tls]

go into any bike shop and get them to have a look/quote
maybe they can repair but i would prefer a replacement gasket Surely in our biggest city theres someone off here that can go through this with him,buy the gasket get him to replace it himself with guidance from said someone,hes admitted hes not to clever yet with mechanical stuff,heres a great place for him to start.Just noticed your sig line in your post,am pondering hi-risers on my TL but need to cut the fairing,you could do this?

[mathornet]

Surely in our biggest city theres someone off here that can go through this with him,buy the gasket get him to replace it himself with guidance from said someone,hes admitted hes not to clever yet with mechanical stuff,heres a great place for him to start.Just noticed your sig line in your post,am pondering hi-risers on my TL but need to cut the fairing,you could do this?

i really need to learns heaps on bikes..

[The Pastor]

Surely in our biggest city theres someone off here that can go through this with him,buy the gasket get him to replace it himself with guidance from said someone,hes admitted hes not to clever yet with mechanical stuff,heres a great place for him to start.Just noticed your sig line in your post,am pondering hi-risers on my TL but need to cut the fairing,you could do this?
yeah mate, its all sorted

[98tls]

yeah mate, its all sorted Well done and good on ya for taking the time.Nice.