[Ianmac]

I have an oil leak from the level window of my ‘09 500 Classic. The Haynes manual and YouTube say it should be retained by a circlip but the Hitchcocks part book exploded view for 09 doesn’t show it and my bike doesn’t have one. Is it missing or do the early UCEs not have one?

[Haggis]

Do you have a groove for a clip to seat into?

[Ianmac]

My window seems to be further out than the ones I saw with circlips. I tried pressing it in with no luck so I don’t know if there is no groove or if the window edge is covering it.

[Haggis]

The window is well supported from the back so don't worry about pushing it too far.

[Ianmac]

Thanks. I’ve pried out the window and on mine there is no groove for a circlip. I will press a new one in with some sealant. I guess the later adding of the clip speaks for itself!

[MowgliB5]

Mine has a slight leak from the level window too I noticed it tonight and mine has the clip. Can the seal be replaced in situ can anyone tell me? Also out of interest is this a common problem?

Thanks in advance for any advice!!

[MowgliB5]

Mine has a slight leak from the level window too I noticed it tonight and mine has the clip. Can the seal be replaced in situ can anyone tell me? Also out of interest is this a common problem?

Thanks in advance for any advice!!

Well found out where my oil is going and it’s not the sight glass.
I topped up the engine oil and went to work the next day and back (40 mile round trip) and no oil in sight glass again. Looking under the engine I discover the gear change seal is leaking well.

I absolutely love the tyres off the bike and will never sell it, however I was a bit pigged off.
2017 with 1800 miles from new, leaks more than an old Triumph!!!

After reading on the internet it seams this is a very common problem with the bullets which made me feel better!!

I have to praise Hitchcocks Motorcycles. I purchased a seal kit from their site yesterday afternoon and it arrived earlier today… What excellent service!!!

I have purchased a few things from them for my bike and each time they have been faultless.

Well I know what I am doing this weekend!!!!