Getting an oil leak from the front engine cover near the top of the coolant pump. 2005 ST1300 with 32000 miles. I got this bike a month ago and since I didn't know its history I wanted to do a thorough service. I've checked valve clearance, replaced plugs, and was doing a coolant flush when I noticed oil running down around the clutch housing coming from an opening above the coolant pump. I've run this bike hundreds of mile since I got including a track day and haven't seen any signs of a leak before.
Since this cover is over the very front of the oil pan I wonder if this is just a leaking cover gasket or if I have a real problem?
This is my first Honda so I don't have any experience with these bikes beyond this service session.
From what I've read so far oil leaks are not common with these bikes so I'm concerned.
Any ideas?
Since this cover is over the very front of the oil pan I wonder if this is just a leaking cover gasket or if I have a real problem?
This is my first Honda so I don't have any experience with these bikes beyond this service session.
From what I've read so far oil leaks are not common with these bikes so I'm concerned.
Any ideas?