2011 Vaquero Oil Leak

Canadian Vaquero · 04-04-2015, 04:50 PM

There is a wire bundle of 6 or so wires going into the bottom of the engine on the left side. The bundle is directly behind the side stand switch. It's looks like fresh oil is leaking from the bundle. The grommet around the wires is rubber so I don't think that would be holding back oil. Does that make any sense? It has been leaking all winter so it not under pressure. Can anyone give me a hint where to look? I have been under it a few times but cant find ny other place that is wet with oil. I tried to get a picture but they were too big to upload.

redjay · 04-04-2015, 05:31 PM

Clutch pushrod seal or clutch slave cylinder is my guess if the 1700's are the same as the 1500/1600 in that area.

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**HwyRider** · 04-04-2015, 05:41 PM

Is the dipstick screwed in?

CBO Vaquero · 04-05-2015, 02:40 PM

I seen a new black Vaquero leaking oil from that same spot on my dealers showroom floor and that bike is new!

redjay · 04-05-2015, 04:35 PM

OP. Has it been determined that it is engine oil or hydraulic fluid ?

H8BUGZ · 04-05-2015, 07:11 PM

It sounds to me like it is the grommet around the stator wire leaking crankcase oil. I had a Yamaha do it years ago. Its not where the seal meets the case, it's actually the seal around the wires. It cannot be repaired or silicone sealed. You have to replace the generator windings (stator). Mine quit leaking when I got it out in the spring and started riding.

04-04-2015, 04:50 PM	#1
Canadian Vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern Alberta Posts: 2	2011 Vaquero Oil Leak There is a wire bundle of 6 or so wires going into the bottom of the engine on the left side. The bundle is directly behind the side stand switch. It's looks like fresh oil is leaking from the bundle. The grommet around the wires is rubber so I don't think that would be holding back oil. Does that make any sense? It has been leaking all winter so it not under pressure. Can anyone give me a hint where to look? I have been under it a few times but cant find ny other place that is wet with oil. I tried to get a picture but they were too big to upload. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2015, 05:41 PM	#3
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Is the dipstick screwed in? __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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04-05-2015, 02:40 PM	#4
CBO Vaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Preble county Ohio Posts: 259	I seen a new black Vaquero leaking oil from that same spot on my dealers showroom floor and that bike is new! __________________ My new ride.... 2015 Honda F6B Deluxe
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04-05-2015, 04:35 PM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	OP. Has it been determined that it is engine oil or hydraulic fluid ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2015, 07:11 PM	#6
H8BUGZ Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midwest Posts: 273	Stator wires? It sounds to me like it is the grommet around the stator wire leaking crankcase oil. I had a Yamaha do it years ago. Its not where the seal meets the case, it's actually the seal around the wires. It cannot be repaired or silicone sealed. You have to replace the generator windings (stator). Mine quit leaking when I got it out in the spring and started riding.
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04-04-2015, 05:31 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Clutch pushrod seal or clutch slave cylinder is my guess if the 1700's are the same as the 1500/1600 in that area. PM sent.
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