Oil comes out the kick start

[peter Whitwell]

Has any one done a fix on the kick start shaft leak?

[Hendred]

Not needed to get as I don't have a leak from the kick-start shaft.  I take it the gearbox oil level is correct.

[Hendred]

Suggest you check the bearing in the kick-start housing.  According to the bearing list in the Technical Section on this site it should be a 6004 2RS.  The rubber shields act as the seal.  Suggest also you check the bearing on the end of the layshaft while you have the kick- starter off.  If it is a bronze bush no worries, if it is a small needle roller would serious recommend considering changing it for a new one - they are known to fail.  My bearing had a cracked cage and I believe Smokey Paul had a cracked cage also.  The bearing is very cheap from Simply Bearings or Bearing Boys, again the size is listed in the Technical Section.

Hope this helps with the problem.

[Peter Whitwell]

Thanks for your help- i will check these items- at some point-

Just to mention the oil only comes out when driven faster that 50 MPH, gentle driving no problems- it then lays all over the exhaust.

[Smokey_Paul]

I think Hendred has that spot on.

[Peter Whitwell]

Thanks for everyones help so far- I've just posted another question on the same subject- forum bearing spec seems not to match the manufacturers spec