Fluid Leak After Drop

tony7kp · June 12th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Yesterday, I dropped my bike on the left side in front of my garage. I was being an idiot and rushing to get somewhere because I was late and was switching out my bike with my car. I somehow forgot to put down my kick stand and tried to get off the bike. Obviously that didn't work and the bike tipped over. Damage was very minimal, but I did notice some fluid leak from the center of the bike when it was tipped over. Unfortunately I had no time to investigate and I just gave the bike a quick look over and had to run out the door. I'll need to go back home tonight and take a look, but wanted see what you guys thought the leak might be. Can that be the engine oil? I did recently do an oil change, but not sure where the leak would of come from. Anything else you guys can think of?

red5 · June 12th, 2012, 08:46 AM

Check and see what the fluid actually is. Since it was on its side, it's most likely fuel or antifreeze from the overflow hoses, which is no problem.

dubojr1 · June 14th, 2012, 06:34 AM

Probably just some fuel from the tank overflow hose. Was the fluid still there when you returned?

tony7kp · June 14th, 2012, 07:56 AM

Unfortunately it was raining on tuesday so it cleared up whatever was leaking. But I didn't see any new leaks in the garage from the bike, so I'm now fairly sure it was just the overflow valve. I did check all of my fluid levels just in case and everything looks good.

dubojr1 · June 14th, 2012, 08:10 AM

Cool. I think you good man. No worries.

juggsy · December 31st, 2013, 12:47 PM

hey guys

so i did this exact same thing. i was in a rush and not thinking, kick stand popped back up as i was leaning the bike over. dropped it with only a few minor scratches to the decal and a bent shift lever. the lever is easy enough to fix.

however, i noticed the same fluid leak from the center of the bike. it's been at least a month and a half since that happened with no problems. bike has run fine since then. however it's been cold and i've not been riding it for a month or so. i noticed today that the leak is back.

the fluid looks green. it's been fairly cold lately. any ideas as to what it might be coming from? i'm new the motorcycle world so anything helps.

csmith12 · December 31st, 2013, 12:55 PM

Welcome Jared!

Green = coolant. Check coolant level and watch for overflow drainage.

juggsy · December 31st, 2013, 01:00 PM

thanks! i'll check it out!

June 12th, 2012, 08:00 AM	#1
tony7kp ninjette.org member Name: Han Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 77	Fluid Leak After Drop Yesterday, I dropped my bike on the left side in front of my garage. I was being an idiot and rushing to get somewhere because I was late and was switching out my bike with my car. I somehow forgot to put down my kick stand and tried to get off the bike. Obviously that didn't work and the bike tipped over. Damage was very minimal, but I did notice some fluid leak from the center of the bike when it was tipped over. Unfortunately I had no time to investigate and I just gave the bike a quick look over and had to run out the door. I'll need to go back home tonight and take a look, but wanted see what you guys thought the leak might be. Can that be the engine oil? I did recently do an oil change, but not sure where the leak would of come from. Anything else you guys can think of?

June 12th, 2012, 08:46 AM	#2
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	Check and see what the fluid actually is. Since it was on its side, it's most likely fuel or antifreeze from the overflow hoses, which is no problem. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan

June 14th, 2012, 06:34 AM	#3
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Probably just some fuel from the tank overflow hose. Was the fluid still there when you returned? __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

June 14th, 2012, 08:10 AM	#5
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Cool. I think you good man. No worries. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

December 31st, 2013, 12:47 PM	#6
juggsy ninjette.org newbie Name: Jared Location: Rolla, MO Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300SE Posts: 2	dropped bike hey guys so i did this exact same thing. i was in a rush and not thinking, kick stand popped back up as i was leaning the bike over. dropped it with only a few minor scratches to the decal and a bent shift lever. the lever is easy enough to fix. however, i noticed the same fluid leak from the center of the bike. it's been at least a month and a half since that happened with no problems. bike has run fine since then. however it's been cold and i've not been riding it for a month or so. i noticed today that the leak is back. the fluid looks green. it's been fairly cold lately. any ideas as to what it might be coming from? i'm new the motorcycle world so anything helps.

June 14th, 2012, 07:56 AM	#4
tony7kp ninjette.org member Name: Han Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 77	Unfortunately it was raining on tuesday so it cleared up whatever was leaking. But I didn't see any new leaks in the garage from the bike, so I'm now fairly sure it was just the overflow valve. I did check all of my fluid levels just in case and everything looks good.

December 31st, 2013, 12:55 PM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Jared! Green = coolant. Check coolant level and watch for overflow drainage. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 31st, 2013, 01:00 PM	#8
juggsy ninjette.org newbie Name: Jared Location: Rolla, MO Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300SE Posts: 2	thanks! i'll check it out!

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