bandit oil leak

MZ125 · Nova Slayer Joined: 05 Dec 2004 Karma :

I was just wondering i have got a oil leak on my bike near 2 the
starter motor the bike is a bandit 600 it only leaks when switch off
there is always a little bit of oil on the ground i was just wondering could this be the gasket has got a small gap & how hard would this job be to do hence replace gasket i have not taken a bike apart before but want 2 do the job myself any advice much welcome cheers
sorry 4 the long post
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bandit 600 honest i dont brake the speedlimit I just dont stick 2 it

Guest · Brolly Dolly Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Karma :

Are you sure it's not just chain lube dripping off the front sprocket area - it collects behind the casing and drips down when the bike's stood.

MZ125 · Nova Slayer Joined: 05 Dec 2004 Karma :

yeah i am sure it not chain lube cos there is 2much there at times but it might b excess not sure Sad

but i think the seal has gone Question

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bandit 600 honest i dont brake the speedlimit I just dont stick 2 it

katana · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

Mine had this problem, I cured it by replacing the seal behind the front sprocket, the seal around the gear change rod, and the seal around the gear change rod.

Be careful when installing the gears not to damage the seals when installing them and not to move the gearchange rod around as you may not being able to change gear, as I did, but a quick dismantle and wiggle of the change and it all cae back good.

Hope it helps.

garry · Nova Slayer Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Karma :

katana has prob got it right , its prob the seal behind the drive sprocket , which will heat up and expand (seal the gap ) as the bike gets warm , and will contract (expose the gap ) as engine cools .. not a big job , just be carefull as katana says , not to damage the new seal putting it in ..

have fun Laughing