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flemmeran

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hello from illinois
« on: June 27, 2008, 06:42:48 PM »
been reading this forum for a while, finally decided to join. found it to be very helpful so far. ive got a '75 cb550f and i ride it every day, but lately its sprung an oil leak. i was riding with my old lady and stopped to get some fuel and noticed that the back tire was a lot shinier than normal. the leak seems to be stemming from the trans. any thoughts as to where it could be coming from?
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rhos1355

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2008, 01:51:32 AM »
 Welcome to the forum. Although I wouldn't know where to start with your particular problem, I'm sure one of the more experienced members will get interested soon and it'll be fun and games from then until you get it fixed.

Enjoy
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flemmeran

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2008, 09:46:18 PM »
cleaned out the trans today. found dirt an pine needles? looks like a full cleaning is in order.
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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2008, 03:32:26 AM »
Welcome to the forums.

Glad you found the issue.

Post some pictures when you get the chance.
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flemmeran

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2008, 12:20:16 PM »
will do
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Offline mystic_1

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 06:56:15 PM »
Welcome from a fellow Illinoisan.  :)

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2008, 08:22:56 PM »
Quote from: mystic_1 on July 08, 2008, 06:56:15 PM
Welcome from a fellow Illinoisan.  :)

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+1 on that!
Hello from Chicago!

I had a 75 CB550. never leaked though so i cant help ya.
Did you break a chain recently? Or maybe over oil the chain?

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Offline mkramer1121

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2008, 09:26:05 PM »
Quote from: flemmeran on June 27, 2008, 06:42:48 PM
been reading this forum for a while, finally decided to join. found it to be very helpful so far. ive got a '75 cb550f and i ride it every day, but lately its sprung an oil leak. i was riding with my old lady and stopped to get some fuel and noticed that the back tire was a lot shinier than normal. the leak seems to be stemming from the trans. any thoughts as to where it could be coming from?

What size drive chain is on there?  Is it an o-ring chain or non o-ring?  If it is an o-ring chain and you did not compensate for the thicker chain (spacers on the front and rear sprocket) then you very well could have worn a hole in the side of your engine case.  Oh, and hey from another guy from Illinois w/ a '75 CB550F.
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flemmeran

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2008, 09:31:41 PM »
Quote from: Porscheguy912 on July 08, 2008, 08:22:56 PM

+1 on that!
Hello from Chicago!

I had a 75 CB550. never leaked though so i cant help ya.
Did you break a chain recently? Or maybe over oil the chain?


naw it just started spraying all over the back end but it seems to have stopped since i cleaned her out a little. had to get a new innertube because my tire went flat whilst going 70 or so on the interstate. very scary. sorry about not having pictures ill get them up once i get the chance. its kind of a resto thing for me. lots of rust. hopefully before and afters will be up soon.

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Quote from: mkramer1121 on July 08, 2008, 09:26:05 PM
What size drive chain is on there?  Is it an o-ring chain or non o-ring?  If it is an o-ring chain and you did not compensate for the thicker chain (spacers on the front and rear sprocket) then you very well could have worn a hole in the side of your engine case.  Oh, and hey from another guy from Illinois w/ a '75 CB550F.

i belive its non o-ring.
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Offline spdiii

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2008, 06:04:57 AM »
Hey from Michigan. Cool avatar. Motorhead rules!
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flemmeran

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2008, 11:48:04 AM »
thanks. thats a mighty fine bike you got there.
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flemmeran

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Re: hello from illinois
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2008, 12:43:01 PM »
i got pictures!

little rough around the edges but thats how i like my women anyway. more to come as the project trudges on.

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