Oil leak? (2011 TE310)

[DRCA]

Here is what I am getting on my 2011 TE310:



I the beginning I thought it was some of the chain wax being flung there, but it's oil... Any suggestions where it's coming from? Starter?

How easy / bad is the fix?

Thanks.

 

[Rizzkid]

I think its from the rubber grommet where wire is entering. Search the forums. I believe others have used some used RTV succesfully. My 2012 has a very slight weep there as well.

 

[Trenchcoat85]

Here is what I am getting on my 2011 TE310:

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I the beginning I thought it was some of the chain wax being flung there, but it's oil... Any suggestions where it's coming from? Starter?

How easy / bad is the fix?

Thanks.

yeah, believe or not: that leak is normal. My '14 x-lite leaks that bad... maybe worse. It's been on my to-do list, but I just never seem to get around to it.

The most successful fix has been to take the cover off and silicone the wire grommet from the inside. I believe one person has fixed it from the outside.

good luck.

 

[DRCA]

Sounds like an easy fix! Thanks!

 

[R_Little]

I think its from the rubber grommet where wire is entering. Search the forums. I believe others have used some used RTV succesfully. My 2012 has a very slight weep there as well.

Yup, that's it!

I thought it only started on the 2012 models?

Anyway, easy fix. Clean and remove the stator cover. Put a little Silicone on the rubber grommet where it meets the inner case (you don't even have to take the grommet out) and it will stop leaking.

 

[DavegWiththeTE]

Having this same problem with my bike and tried the repair but now its leaking worse with a new gasket and rtv. First time using rtv, did I use too much?

 

[DRCA]

Having this same problem with my bike and tried the repair but now its leaking worse with a new gasket and rtv. First time using rtv, did I use too much?

I don't think you can use "too much". Just make sure that ALL the surfaces are really clean (not oily) otherwise the RTV won't stick. I usually use Permatex high temp stuff like this one: https://www.grainger.com/product/3DPT6 And let it dry before you fire up the bike.

I hope this helps.

 

[Soderberg]

Yup, that's it!

I thought it only started on the 2012 models?

This is normal on all xlite 10-14. I have had three of them (11, 14, 14) and all the same after 30-50h. Clean carefully, thin layer of silicone and back together. A 30 min fix.

 

[DavegWiththeTE]

I don't think you can use "too much". Just make sure that ALL the surfaces are really clean (not oily) otherwise the RTV won't stick. I usually use Permatex high temp stuff like this one: https://www.grainger.com/product/3DPT6 And let it dry before you fire up the bike.

I hope this helps.

So I opened it back up and some of the rtv made it into to grooves of the grommet where it slides into the cover. I removed it and that seems to have done the trick. Thank you for the reply!