oil leak

krueg43 · 07-23-2011, 03:55 PM

seems that my gz250 has sprung an oil leak but it only seems to leak when im riding, it mostly comes out of the top of the motor by the oil filter could it just be a bad seal? is it going to cost alot to repair? i worry cos this is my only transportation and can't do with out

geezer · 07-23-2011, 04:05 PM

the seal from the oil filter shoulnt be a tough fix. in the meantime keep a sharp eye on the oil level. bike only holds a quart

krueg43 · 07-23-2011, 04:26 PM

It just worries me cos it doesn't seem to come from the oil filter but the seal further back th one that goes all the way around and not just the front where the oil filter and its 3 bolts are at... If that makes any sense

geezer · 07-23-2011, 04:29 PM

oh the cover gasket gotcha now. yeah no biggie go order you one ride the bike till you get it then install the new one. shouldnt be a hard job one bit. just dont forget to drain the oil befre you take the cover off lol

krueg43 · 07-23-2011, 04:53 PM

So its still fine to ride?? Wheew thats a lot off of my mind thank you for your help

geezer · 07-23-2011, 05:10 PM

absolutely, but use your common sence and if the drip is bad enough it could get on your tire and cause a slip, unlikely but keep in mind

07-23-2011, 03:55 PM	#1
krueg43 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 6	oil leak seems that my gz250 has sprung an oil leak but it only seems to leak when im riding, it mostly comes out of the top of the motor by the oil filter could it just be a bad seal? is it going to cost alot to repair? i worry cos this is my only transportation and can't do with out Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2011, 04:05 PM	#2
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: oil leak the seal from the oil filter shoulnt be a tough fix. in the meantime keep a sharp eye on the oil level. bike only holds a quart __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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07-23-2011, 04:26 PM	#3
krueg43 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 6	Re: oil leak It just worries me cos it doesn't seem to come from the oil filter but the seal further back th one that goes all the way around and not just the front where the oil filter and its 3 bolts are at... If that makes any sense Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: oil leak oh the cover gasket gotcha now. yeah no biggie go order you one ride the bike till you get it then install the new one. shouldnt be a hard job one bit. just dont forget to drain the oil befre you take the cover off lol __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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07-23-2011, 04:53 PM	#5
krueg43 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 6	Re: oil leak So its still fine to ride?? Wheew thats a lot off of my mind thank you for your help Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#6
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: oil leak absolutely, but use your common sence and if the drip is bad enough it could get on your tire and cause a slip, unlikely but keep in mind __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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