Leak

jayc · 10-08-2007, 12:25 PM

05 Nomad. Around 14,000 miles. Just noticed a little leak coming from the left side. Not enough to drop on the floor, but coats part of the frame near the side stand. Before I remove the left side engine cover, what shoule I expect?

Scoot · 10-08-2007, 12:38 PM

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05 Nomad. Around 14,000 miles. Just noticed a little leak coming from the left side. Not enough to drop on the floor, but coats part of the frame near the side stand. Before I remove the left side engine cover, what shoule I expect?

I wouldn't remove it to find a leak....no Oil behind it. Take it back in for warranty work. Need to figure out what oil is leakin Motor, rear end, of hydraulic.

jayc · 10-08-2007, 12:43 PM

Warranty expired last week :(. I'm pretty sure it's motor oil. Was hoping it was kicked up from the road or something.

Scoot · 10-08-2007, 12:46 PM

Well put a good washin on the bike and check it out later.

socwkbiker · 10-08-2007, 12:54 PM

Jayc, I had a leak similar to that. It was a gasket and it was covered under the warranty. You might get them to give you a break if you get it in right away.

jayc · 10-08-2007, 01:06 PM

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Jayc, I had a leak similar to that. It was a gasket and it was covered under the warranty. You might get them to give you a break if you get it in right away.

Ya, maybe I'll do that. Just hate to be without the bike. I ride to work every day and trips on the weekend. Plus since new it's never been back to the dealer.

flightdoc · 10-08-2007, 02:51 PM

I had the exact same leak. Turned out to be a very small bearing/gear in the clutch assembly area. it slid out of place.

dogdoc · 10-08-2007, 03:45 PM

jayc: you have a clutch slave seal going out. it will drip a little at first then it will leak out up to a 1/2 cup at a time. my brothers did it at about 8,000 miles and the dealer just glued it instead of replacing the seal. it held a few weeks then leaked again. he got it fixed right the second time. It's a short fix as far as time and should be under warranty(maybe). Must be a common flaw with the Nomad? Good Luck

flightdoc · 10-08-2007, 04:12 PM

Doc how correct you are. It was a cltch seal. Mine slid out of place. weird. slid it back in and not an issue with it again.

jayc · 10-09-2007, 07:51 PM

Thanks guys. I'll have to check it out. Can't seem to find my shop manual.

10-09-2007, 09:23 PM

Mine was the front final drive shaft seal. It was right where the rubber boot is slid onto the drive shaft.

dogdoc · 10-10-2007, 04:43 PM

Thats an odd place to leak KG, but this leak jayc is talking about will be leaking right under the kickstand. Watch for it, must be fairly common.

10-10-2007, 08:52 PM

Yeah. The last 3 trips I've planned with the Nomad have cost me around the $200 mark before leaving for repairs or necessities. Had to get a battery before the first one, the seal had to be replaced before going to Vermont, and the rear tire had to be replaced before the mtn. trip. If I wanna play, I gotta pay! Like a friend told me, "Yeah, but look at how much fun you're having." Great thought.

jayc · 10-11-2007, 02:20 PM

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jayc: you have a clutch slave seal going out. it will drip a little at first then it will leak out up to a 1/2 cup at a time. my brothers did it at about 8,000 miles and the dealer just glued it instead of replacing the seal. it held a few weeks then leaked again. he got it fixed right the second time. It's a short fix as far as time and should be under warranty(maybe). Must be a common flaw with the Nomad? Good Luck

Is the clutch slave under the left engine cover? Still can't find my darn shop manual.

flightdoc · 10-11-2007, 03:22 PM

Yes I believe it is.

10-08-2007, 12:25 PM	#1
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Leak 05 Nomad. Around 14,000 miles. Just noticed a little leak coming from the left side. Not enough to drop on the floor, but coats part of the frame near the side stand. Before I remove the left side engine cover, what shoule I expect? __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2007, 12:43 PM	#3
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Leak Warranty expired last week :(. I'm pretty sure it's motor oil. Was hoping it was kicked up from the road or something. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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10-08-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Leak Well put a good washin on the bike and check it out later. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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10-08-2007, 12:54 PM	#5
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Leak Jayc, I had a leak similar to that. It was a gasket and it was covered under the warranty. You might get them to give you a break if you get it in right away. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2007, 02:51 PM	#7
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Leak I had the exact same leak. Turned out to be a very small bearing/gear in the clutch assembly area. it slid out of place.
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10-08-2007, 03:45 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Leak jayc: you have a clutch slave seal going out. it will drip a little at first then it will leak out up to a 1/2 cup at a time. my brothers did it at about 8,000 miles and the dealer just glued it instead of replacing the seal. it held a few weeks then leaked again. he got it fixed right the second time. It's a short fix as far as time and should be under warranty(maybe). Must be a common flaw with the Nomad? Good Luck
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10-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#9
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Leak Doc how correct you are. It was a cltch seal. Mine slid out of place. weird. slid it back in and not an issue with it again.
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10-09-2007, 07:51 PM	#10
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Leak Thanks guys. I'll have to check it out. Can't seem to find my shop manual. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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10-09-2007, 09:23 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Leak Mine was the front final drive shaft seal. It was right where the rubber boot is slid onto the drive shaft.
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10-10-2007, 04:43 PM	#12
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Leak Thats an odd place to leak KG, but this leak jayc is talking about will be leaking right under the kickstand. Watch for it, must be fairly common.
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10-10-2007, 08:52 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Leak Yeah. The last 3 trips I've planned with the Nomad have cost me around the $200 mark before leaving for repairs or necessities. Had to get a battery before the first one, the seal had to be replaced before going to Vermont, and the rear tire had to be replaced before the mtn. trip. If I wanna play, I gotta pay! Like a friend told me, "Yeah, but look at how much fun you're having." Great thought.
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10-11-2007, 03:22 PM	#15
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Leak Yes I believe it is.
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