"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
08/04/2016 at 23:20 • Filed to: None
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"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
08/04/2016 at 23:20 • Filed to: None | 1
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The SV started gushing oil as i was going down the freeway....pulled off and got to the nearest parking lot.
*sigh* i hope I shut it down quick enough to save the engine. If not....
Quick look-see revealed that the oil level was still 1/2 way between the low.and full mark, so I might have saved the engine. Looks like the culprit might be the sprocket shaft seal.
VeeHugger
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:03 |
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It looks dark in the picture so no ideas yet? Best case an oil filter or oil line maybe, good luck with it man.
Nibby
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:04 |
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o shit hope it works out
RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z)
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:14 |
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damn any idea what caused her to spring a leak?
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:17 |
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Not good man...hopefully it’s OK! How long was it running after you noticed the oil?
Did you check the level later to see how low it was after the leak?
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bob and john
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
08/04/2016 at 23:18 |
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Not long. Still has oil 1/2 between the low and full mark. I think it might be the sprokect shaft seal. *sigh* ill take a closer look tmw
Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:18 |
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Cracked case? Bad gasket?
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bob and john
> Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
08/04/2016 at 23:21 |
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Updated
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:23 |
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Good luck!
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:27 |
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It creaks, it groans, it’s sloppy, but there’s a reason why I love my 85 nighthawk - pretty sure that thing can be drained of all fluids and still work. I was amazed that when I went to flush the lines for the clutch and brake.....neither really had fluid. Still worked okay. Same with oil that hadn’t been changed for an untold number of miles.... #TankBike just soldiers on.
Actually once I bled the brakes and put on brand new front brakes she stops like a dream. Dual front discs FTW. No oil leaks yet either. But the speedo cable lunched itself when I replaced the brakes and now that;s next on my list -_-
iSureWilll
> bob and john
08/04/2016 at 23:30 |
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If you still had that much oil then the engine will be fine. Good job noticing quickly before it got out of hand.
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bob and john
> themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
08/04/2016 at 23:30 |
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I caught it before any major damage was done (i think) so im hopeful. Picking it up tmw and seeing what the issue is
leicester
> bob and john
08/05/2016 at 00:08 |
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Fortunate ‘break’ - when i had a similar experience several years back it was a thrown rod... Best of luck getting back on the road.
The Compromiser
> bob and john
08/07/2016 at 16:01 |
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An oil dump at speed is one of my biggest fears. That’s why I ride something so “slow”. Beat you to it.
Glad you saved it. I just saw what dropped oil pressure will do to an engine. Ick.