Oil leak

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shefflad
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Oil leak

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Hi all got a GS 1100 and noticed oil on my left foot when I got off it today but carnt see whare it coming from it doesn't drip on tick over only whilst rideing
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Re: Oil leak

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Greetings,

If you can't see the source of the offending leak/seepage then sprinkle talcum powder around the most likely area. This acts like 'ardrox' to highlight possible cracks etc.

TTFN

Hugh.

Ps If that does n't work just put some BSA stickers on your tank and it will look normal :lol:
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