1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Leaking green/blue fluid from new bike

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by shadetreeYT, Nov 20, 2014.

  1. shadetreeYT Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Tampa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Rocket 3
    Hey guys, got under 100 Kms on a 2013 te449 that was bought brand new. Just noticed today that it was leaking a greenish blue viscous liquid from somewhere above the head. Enough to make a ver small puddle on a the ground and coat the left side of the cylinder and engine case. There was also a small amount on the right side of the cylinder head. I'd prefer not to have to make the 70 mile trip to the dealer... Anyone see this before? Seems the wrong color for oil unless they put a different type of oil in it from the factory. It looked like it may have come from a small tube that sticks out from what I assume is the airbox. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
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  2. AlwynMike Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CRF 250x, Suzuki GS1000
    Looks like the air filter has been oiled over-enthusiastically.

    The air filter needs oil to work properly, but an excess can be a little messy.
    Open the airbox and squeeze the filter - if it's the same colour, then that's where it's coming from.

    Mike
  3. shadetreeYT Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Tampa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Rocket 3
    Took off the side panel and checked the filter... That's exactly what it was! Thanks you so much brother, that's a real load off my mind! :) seems a bit strange though that they'd overlube it to the point of dripping everywhere straight from the favtory though.
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  4. Teambowles Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    19 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    19 ktm 6 days excf 450 n excf 500
    Mine did the same thing. Over oiled air filter, take it out wring it out and put back in and you'll be good to go
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  5. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Yep that's it, notice the drain hose from the Airbox is where it came from. Also check your oil level while you're looking things over. Crankcase oil mixed with the green air filter oil can look a little blue. The crankcase breather is routed to the Airbox as well.
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  6. shadetreeYT Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Tampa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Rocket 3
    Thanks for the tip brother!
  7. reveille Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 300 XC W
    Go to a dealer showroom and see all the green puddles under the bikes. Happens regularly.
  8. Boogie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Red head
    It sure has happened before, but with much stranger results... :eek:

    yoga.JPG
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  9. reveille Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 300 XC W
    Holy Sh#t that is whacked.
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  10. Boogie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Red head
    Fixed it for you :busted:
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  11. Centerline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    HD Fat Bob, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
    Wow! Ya think YogaV might be a bit of a drama king?
    AndrewS likes this.
  12. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    WOW awesome, go get em Yogi!:confused:
  13. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    Is that twat still around?
  14. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    probly in jail for breaking his VRO rules!:excuseme:
  15. Centerline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    HD Fat Bob, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
    I searched for his/her member name but didn't see it. Was wanting to see a couple more of his/her whining posts for entertainment......I know, I need to get a life..
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  16. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Facebook is entertaining ;) lol
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  17. Johnrg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Santa Barbara
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TE 310 R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Sport Classic / Ducati Multi.
    Forgot about him.... Funny stuff.
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  18. duggoey Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    The dealer usually does a few little things as pre sale prep. That would include oiling the air filter. I know they usually get the new guy to do it right after he has finished sweeping the floor or changing a tyre etc.