Over the last few days I spent a few hours tracking down and (hopefully) fixing the oil leak on my motorcycle. I am pretty sure it was the shifter seal. The other seals that I checked on the left side of the bike were all good. While I was at it, I replaced most of the remaining old radiator hoses. The only hose that is original is the one that goes to the rear cylinder. It’s hellish to get to so for the moment I’m not going to change it.
Things done:
- Replaced seal on shifter
- Replaced seal on front cylinder coolant intake port
- Replaced hoses running to and from radiator
- Replaced hose running from water pump to front cylinder
- Installed new right pocket door
- Installed (mostly) air compressor under upper fairing
- Checked air filter (still good to go)
- Replaced oil and put in new oil filter (had been about 4-5k miles since the last time)
- Replaced coolant with the same orange stuff as the last time
- Finished installing the Mick-O-Pegs
The short test ride I took it on yesterday felt very good. The bike seems to have a bit more power than when I took it apart for maintenance. Eventually I will get some pictures up of the servicing and of the air compressor install.