Re: Oil Leak

["Kyle Rocke" <kyle.rocke@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've got the same on my 99ST. my dealer is ordering a new seal for the
clutch rod.

Kyle

- -----Original Message-----
From: Nick Tarabochia <tara@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST <st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, May 07, 2000 8:02 AM
Subject: Oil Leak


>Spotted an oil leak under the OO Blue ST about 3 or 4 weeks ago and didn't
>think much of it at the time.  Looked like a thin film from the drain plug
>and maybe a little on the filter.  One or two drops under the bike.  Now,
>after a short ride today I parked on the kick stand and went shopping with
>my daughter.  When I got back she said "Dad, there is oil under your
>Triumph".  Small puddle about 3 inch by 1 1/2 inch.  I checked the filter
>and no oil but a little on the drain plug.  I ran my finger on the inside
of
>the fairing on the port side and there was oil as well as on the engine
>casing.  It looks like it is coming from the shift lever shaft.  I can see
>oil around the washer on the shaft.  The oil level is just below max on the
>sight gauge and about the same since my last oil change.  I normally use
the
>center stand not the kick stand.  Any ideas ?
>
>
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