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Old 10-20-2009, 02:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Weird Oil Leak

So I've got around 360 miles on my '10 Thrux. I walked up to my bike in the parking garage after work yesterday and I noticed a patch of oil on the ground under my bike about the size of a small saucer. I saw the bolt that blocks the drain had some oil around it and a small drop was welling up and about to drip.

I rode the bike home and looked at where I normally park it in the carport. No leak spots. I placed a piece of cardboard under it and there was no oil spot this morning. Nor did I see any oil collecting around that bolt. Is this normal? Any explanation as to why this would be an intermittent issue?
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From my point of view, just dump the oil out and change the filter and make sure the drain is properly secure. After 360 miles on a new motor it is due. If it is still a problem visit the dealer.
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