Oil and coolant leak

SwagenGTI · November 11th, 2014, 01:18 AM

So I had to quickly go for my last ride and winterize my bike since it decided to suddenly get cold and snow. Anyways, I didn't notice until today that my bike is leaking oil. I didnt have time to get more pictures but pretty much it seems like theres a like right behind the fairing...any ideas on what is leaking? Everythings just covered in sludge

Also, I am leaking coolant

I am assuming its all coming from this hose clamp and running down the rest of the tube...possibly from the other end of the hose/hose clamp.

I turned the bike on and couldn't see any leaks (from either the coolant or the oil) but obviously somethings leaking. Ill try to get more pictures tomorrow, just didnt have time since it was a spur of the moment ordeal and had to go to work.

Skullz · November 11th, 2014, 02:13 AM

The oil leaks is most likely from chain lube on the chain dripping down from the front sprocket.
Tighten both hose clamps on the hose and clean it up as best you can and see if the leak has stopped or if the radiator has a pinhole leak where it exits the radiator at the hose.

SwagenGTI · November 11th, 2014, 10:10 AM

It does feel super sticky like lube and would make sense as its not dripping. I just cleaned and relubed the chain a week ago and it wasn't there so you're probably right.

garth285 · November 11th, 2014, 11:06 AM

Yeah looks like chain lube to me!

As far as the coolant there could be some corrosion under that hose, now might be a good time to flush your coolant, clean off the connections, and tighten those clamps.

Foxrider64 · November 11th, 2014, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullz

The oil leaks is most likely from chain lube on the chain dripping down from the front sprocket.
Tighten both hose clamps on the hose and clean it up as best you can and see if the leak has stopped or if the radiator has a pinhole leak where it exits the radiator at the hose.

Be careful tightening these clamps. You can over tighten them and cause a small slit in the rubber.

I would drain the coolant, pull the hose and inspect the pinch points to ensure it isn't damaged first. Might as well.

SwagenGTI · November 16th, 2014, 11:47 PM

This is the first time I lubed without going for a ride first. I've always warmed up the chain, cleaned with kerosene, rode again then lubed. This time it was cold and I was in a pinch and ended up lubing after cleaning and letting it air dry. Learned my lesson.

Anybody have suggestions of the best way to clean the fairing? Shits sticky as hell and I cant just wipe it off...not sure what to use that will not melt the paint.

Cat-Man · November 16th, 2014, 11:49 PM

Citrus degreaser? It'll strip off wax but I doubt it would damage the paint. Re wash and wax after I'd imagine. Test on an inconspicuous spot first.

November 11th, 2014, 01:18 AM	#1
SwagenGTI ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Missouri Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 123	Oil and coolant leak So I had to quickly go for my last ride and winterize my bike since it decided to suddenly get cold and snow. Anyways, I didn't notice until today that my bike is leaking oil. I didnt have time to get more pictures but pretty much it seems like theres a like right behind the fairing...any ideas on what is leaking? Everythings just covered in sludge Also, I am leaking coolant I am assuming its all coming from this hose clamp and running down the rest of the tube...possibly from the other end of the hose/hose clamp. I turned the bike on and couldn't see any leaks (from either the coolant or the oil) but obviously somethings leaking. Ill try to get more pictures tomorrow, just didnt have time since it was a spur of the moment ordeal and had to go to work.

November 11th, 2014, 02:13 AM	#2
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	The oil leaks is most likely from chain lube on the chain dripping down from the front sprocket. Tighten both hose clamps on the hose and clean it up as best you can and see if the leak has stopped or if the radiator has a pinhole leak where it exits the radiator at the hose.
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November 11th, 2014, 10:10 AM	#3
SwagenGTI ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Missouri Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 123	It does feel super sticky like lube and would make sense as its not dripping. I just cleaned and relubed the chain a week ago and it wasn't there so you're probably right.

November 11th, 2014, 11:06 AM	#4
garth285 KAWASAKI GURU Name: Shawn Location: Florida Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Turbo Ninja 250 Posts: 863	Yeah looks like chain lube to me! As far as the coolant there could be some corrosion under that hose, now might be a good time to flush your coolant, clean off the connections, and tighten those clamps.

November 16th, 2014, 11:47 PM	#6
SwagenGTI ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Missouri Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 123	This is the first time I lubed without going for a ride first. I've always warmed up the chain, cleaned with kerosene, rode again then lubed. This time it was cold and I was in a pinch and ended up lubing after cleaning and letting it air dry. Learned my lesson. Anybody have suggestions of the best way to clean the fairing? Shits sticky as hell and I cant just wipe it off...not sure what to use that will not melt the paint.

November 16th, 2014, 11:49 PM	#7
Cat-Man ninjette.org member Name: Enrique Location: St. Petersburg, FL Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 1974 RD350, 1996 CBR1000F Posts: 15	Citrus degreaser? It'll strip off wax but I doubt it would damage the paint. Re wash and wax after I'd imagine. Test on an inconspicuous spot first.