Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: Brownie on May 28, 2017, 02:25:08 AM

Title: oil drips
Post by: Brownie on May 28, 2017, 02:25:08 AM
G,day ,just wondering if anyone knows why my bike weeps oil from a tiny hole at the rear ,right hand side of the motor ,out of a little hole near cam-chain adjuster its just a dribble but leaves a mess,,curious if there is a reason??your help would be much appreciated ,I have done a search but nothing came up....cheers
Title: Re: oil drips
Post by: Troll on May 28, 2017, 07:09:26 AM
Can you post a picture?
Title: Re: oil drips
Post by: Brownie on May 28, 2017, 17:44:27 PM
Quote from: Troll on May 28, 2017, 07:09:26 AM
Can you post a picture?
Ill give it a go,, cheers
Title: Re: oil drips
Post by: Brownie on May 28, 2017, 22:23:01 PM
I'm certain its the O rings on the sleeve that screw in where the spark-plugs are,no damage on it so it not the cam chain rubbing on the sleeve....cheers
Title: Re: oil drips
Post by: Troll on May 29, 2017, 11:32:46 AM
Could also be the rubber cam bore plug. There is a fix for that without engine disassembly.
Title: Re: oil drips
Post by: Brownie on May 29, 2017, 21:13:14 PM
Quote from: Troll on May 29, 2017, 11:32:46 AM
Could also be the rubber cam bore plug. There is a fix for that without engine disassembly.

G,day Troll,yeah mate there's a leak there as well I've already done smear of Black goo, it weeps a little but nothing to worry about..replaced the the O rings yesterday ,Haven't taken her out for a ride as its raining buckets at the moment,not in the mood for getting drenched....so hopefully It wont Leak,cheers mate thanks for ya Input