Sprint 1050 Valve Cover

[deltablues]

I have an oil leak on the left side of my engine. My ride is an '06 Sprint ST 1050.

I have searched the forum...saw the post about the stator cover...but this leak is up above that.

Took it by the dealer here in Little Rock. They seem to think it is just the valve cover. Said they have not seen 1050's leak oil much.

The bike runs fine otherwise. Probably a simple fix...and my brother has already joked about it now being a 'real' Triumph.

[caddydaddy]

Was your bike built on a Friday afternoon?

How many miles on it? I hope it's a simple fix for you!

[msst1050]

I had an oil leak on the left side apparently from the valve cover... dealer replaced the valve cover seal under warranty and no further problems.

[ricster]

Originally Posted by msst1050

I had an oil leak on the left side apparently from the valve cover... dealer replaced the valve cover seal under warranty and no further problems.

+1 here too. Mine was the left side within 6 months of purchase...replaced v/c gasket...no issues. When they are doing that though..I would have them torque the stator and clutch covers..they do due to tend to leak from those nuts getting loose.

[oldndumb]

Valve covers are one of the few gaskets on the 1050 that requires gasket sealant. Do not apply it to the entire gasket; just on the four half moon rubber plugs on each outboard side.

When checking torque on the engine cover fasteners, loosen them first and then re-torque them. Checking torque without first loosening them will cause an over torque condition which could easily lead to stripped threads.

[ralphus]

Originally Posted by oldndumb

Valve covers are one of the few gaskets on the 1050 that requires gasket sealant. Do not use it on the entire gasket; just on the four half moon rubber plugs on each outboard side.

+1. Did just as the Oldnwise one suggested above when I did my valve clearances several months ago, no leaks since.

[DaveM]

Originally Posted by ralphus

+1. Did just as the Oldnwise one suggested above when I did my valve clearances several months ago, no leaks since.

Yes Ralphus he should change his name to oldnwise 'cos he ain't that old and he certainly isn't dumb!

DaveM

[Lazarus Long]

Originally Posted by DaveM

Yes Ralphus he should change his name to oldnwise 'cos he ain't that old and he certainly isn't dumb!

DaveM

But Ond works so well in Swedish (means evil)

[DaveM]

Originally Posted by Lazarus Long

But Ond works so well in Swedish (means evil)

Oh well in that case that settles it OND it is!:

DaveM

[oldndumb]

Busted!