leaky engine

A

amtzakar

new rider
Joined
May 8, 2024
Messages
3
Location
israel
planning to buy a svart 701 2019 a1 with 35000 km on it
yesterday i took a closer look at the bike and saw that there was an oil leak, has anyone here experienced simmilar issues with the engine
i really want to get that bike and at the price that the guy is sellin it at im willing to take some risks, but can anyone tell me if its worth it?
 

Attachments

  • 90048EB4-B069-496C-AB03-30D2C03AA13A.JPG
    90048EB4-B069-496C-AB03-30D2C03AA13A.JPG
    388.5 KB · Views: 33
  • IMG_3373.jpeg
    IMG_3373.jpeg
    435.8 KB · Views: 32
  • IMG_3372.jpeg
    IMG_3372.jpeg
    437.8 KB · Views: 32
  • IMG_3374.jpeg
    IMG_3374.jpeg
    425.3 KB · Views: 31
Mine is pretty oily there from chain lube and gunk that flys off, gets hot and then drips down. If your worried I would pull the sprocket cover and check the shaft seal, I think some have had a leak there and it’s easy to check.
 
They can leak from the service oil filter points, particularly if you reuse the aluminum gasket washers. Just spray it and wipe it clean and inspect the service areas after a test ride for any oil residue. That’s where they can “leak”.
 
I agree with what Ben Dover says above, but I think this amount of oil is excessive and concerning. Not sure where it's coming from, but it's unlikely it's something serious, but without looking at it, it may be. I recall one guy having a crack in the case that appeared to be a manufacturing issue. That said, it's likely something that could be resolved with an oil change and buttoning it up properly. There is some risk here; you might consider cleaning it really well and looking closely to see if you can see a crack. Also, consider bringing it to a shop and having them source the leak before you buy it. 80% chance it's a bad seal on an oil change point or possibly the gasket that seals the crankcase, but . . . .
 
The output shaft seal is also a possibility, clutch slave gasket, screw block off for oil cooler... all kinds of stuff there...

Does it have a chain oiler?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom