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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: Dannyboy on October 13, 2012, 12:09:12 pm

Title: Oil leak
Post by: Dannyboy on October 13, 2012, 12:09:12 pm

Just noticed this oil leak on my C5. Looks like a seal on the electric start. Bike is still under warranty so will get my dealer to check it out.

Title: Re: Oil leak
Post by: BRADEY on October 13, 2012, 06:38:12 pm

Oil leak on a UCE is rare.............very rare. Yours is a minor one, and needs a silicon seal under the starter sprocket cover ! You can do it yourself, but if the dealer is nearby get it done under warranty. Why mess your hands just yet ;)

Title: Re: Oil leak
Post by: Arizoni on October 13, 2012, 11:04:52 pm

I'm sure the dealer will be able to fix it but if it were mine I would at least use an allen wrench to see if the bolts had loosened.

Of course, this risks breaking off one of the bolts if it gets overtightened. :(

Title: Re: Oil leak
Post by: hortoncode3 on October 16, 2012, 11:41:49 am

Oil leak rare? My Aunt Fanny! Mine has all sorts of drips, nothing major, cosmetic mostly...with the exception of the constant self oiling chain!   

Title: Re: Oil leak
Post by: Dannyboy on October 16, 2012, 12:06:55 pm

I did check the bolts but all were tight so will take it to the dealer to be fixed. Thanks guys,

Dan.

Title: Re: Oil leak
Post by: hocko on October 16, 2012, 11:31:08 pm

Dannyboy Hi, I had the same leak on my '09 G5. There is no gasket there, I loosened all the screws, lifted the cover off, wiped it all over and replaced the cover with no sealant . 15000 km later still no leak. I must admit I did a 1690 km ride in two days a while back and there was slight misting on the metal but no leak as such. Hope this helps.

Cheers  :)