Triumphrat

NewOldSkool · 07-05-2007

I have noticed that there is alittle oil (i believe) leaking from the top cover. Not sure if this is a common thing of clue that something is wrong. The bike doesnt even have 1k mile on it yet.
Thx guys
Mondo

davidc · 07-05-2007

Sounds like you speak of the cam cover; mine leaks a bit on the left side rear. In fact, I am going to replace the gasket this weekend. As far as common, I do not know.

OldTownRAT · 07-05-2007

Leakage from the cam cover is fairly common with the Bonnies. Just reinstall the gasket but use a torque wrench. The cam cover bolts are known to snap when over tightened.

CAPTDON · 07-05-2007

Could need a little gentle torque? Also could be cosmoline.
That s*** melts down for months. I hadpools of itfor 6 mo!.
Just wipeit off & keep an eye on where the oil is comming from - if it is oil? I had a pool 1/2" deep in the well for 3 mo till it finally stopped melting! It hideseverywhere- in the cooling fins- every where. Give it some running time then decide? :???:

sweatmachine · 07-05-2007

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On 2007-07-05 13:23, OldTownRAT wrote:
Leakage from the cam cover is fairly common with the Bonnies. Just reinstall the gasket but use a torque wrench. The cam cover bolts are known to snap when over tightened.

the bolts don't snap, the head strips out. More specifically, the cam caps strip out. Easily fixed with heli-coils, but kinda scary to do...I did all 4 of mine.

NewOldSkool · 07-05-2007

Thx guys, yeah i think time will tell. I was just out there examining it for a while and it sure does seem like alot. and from what i can tell it was tight enough from the cam bolts(didnt use torque wench though).

SLOBonnie · 07-05-2007

Same thing's been happening on mine (but on the right side). I'll be replacing the gasket tomorrow.