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  • #1

    Splatter

    Everytime I go for a ride, I get a slight splatter on top of the left side muffler behind the front peg It is not much, I checked the main crank seal, shaft boot, both OK, and the overflow batt line is down past there and through the frame loop Any guesses
    1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
    1980 XS1100 Special
    1990 V Max
    1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
    1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
    1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
    1974 CB750-Four



    Past/pres Car's
    1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8
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  • #2
    What is it that your getting on there? The material that the splatter consists of is key in where to look for the source. Do you need depends?

    I'd look at the cam chain tensioner, it's a common leak point on these bikes, and it could cause splatter back to that area if the flow went just right. Also check the valve cover for leaks, that's another possible source of leakage as long as you have ruled out the rider as the source.
    Cy

    1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
    Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
    Vetter Windjammer IV
    Vetter hard bags & Trunk
    OEM Luggage Rack
    Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
    Spade Fuse Box
    Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
    750 FD Mod
    TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
    XJ1100 Front Footpegs
    XJ1100 Shocks

    I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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    • #3
      Well that depends I would have thought that kind of blow-by would have shown up on both sides Did you know diarrhea is hereditaery, yes, it runs in your genes, or is the jeans

      Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
      What is it that your getting on there? The material that the splatter consists of is key in where to look for the source. Do you need depends?

      I'd look at the cam chain tensioner, it's a common leak point on these bikes, and it could cause splatter back to that area if the flow went just right. Also check the valve cover for leaks, that's another possible source of leakage as long as you have ruled out the rider as the source.
      1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
      1980 XS1100 Special
      1990 V Max
      1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
      1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
      1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
      1974 CB750-Four



      Past/pres Car's
      1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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      • #4
        Could be the neutral switch.
        2H7 (79) owned since '89
        3H3 owned since '06

        "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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        • #5
          ?

          Realy, that is what is so puzzeling, there is not a drop of oil anywhere on my motor Not even under around the oil filter or anywhere on the crank case. New valve cover gasket with no leaking, the old one was fine also, just replaced last month when I did a valve adj, cam ten is as dry as Greg county in Texas. Just a gremlin I guess

          Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
          What is it that your getting on there? The material that the splatter consists of is key in where to look for the source. Do you need depends?

          I'd look at the cam chain tensioner, it's a common leak point on these bikes, and it could cause splatter back to that area if the flow went just right. Also check the valve cover for leaks, that's another possible source of leakage as long as you have ruled out the rider as the source.
          1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
          1980 XS1100 Special
          1990 V Max
          1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
          1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
          1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
          1974 CB750-Four



          Past/pres Car's
          1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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          • #6
            Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
            Could be the neutral switch.
            That was my thought too.
            1980 XS850SG - Sold
            1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
            Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
            Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

            Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
            -H. Ford

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            • #7
              Any chance that it may be middle drive. Could be the vent tube for that. Another idea would be coming from the rubber boot drain on the drive shaft, oil from rear seal on middle drive could leak it there. JAT
              2-79 XS1100 SF
              2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
              80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
              Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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              • #8
                rubber boot drain on the drive shaft? I am not sure where that is? Didn't know there was one, will look for it as that could be the cause

                Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
                Any chance that it may be middle drive. Could be the vent tube for that. Another idea would be coming from the rubber boot drain on the drive shaft, oil from rear seal on middle drive could leak it there. JAT
                1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                1980 XS1100 Special
                1990 V Max
                1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                1974 CB750-Four



                Past/pres Car's
                1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View Post
                  rubber boot drain on the drive shaft? I am not sure where that is? Didn't know there was one, will look for it as that could be the cause
                  Ahh, that's a good call from them, I forgot about that. There is a hole in the rubber boot between the middle drive and the swing arm, which is USUALLY on the bottom if it's installed correctly which will allow any leakage from the middle drive (or liquefied grease from the drive shaft area) to drip out onto the ground, but it can fly up onto the exhaust there when your riding. Check the bottom of the rubber boot to see if it's oily/greasy to get some idea if it might be coming from there.
                  Cy

                  1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                  Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                  Vetter Windjammer IV
                  Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                  OEM Luggage Rack
                  Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                  Spade Fuse Box
                  Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                  750 FD Mod
                  TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                  XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                  XJ1100 Shocks

                  I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                  • #10
                    Is there any news on the splatter front? Any time there is an unexplained marking oil wise on these bikes I get very interested
                    2-79 XS1100 SF
                    2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                    80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                    Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                    • #11
                      Jeans

                      I was the running in my jeans thing

                      Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
                      Is there any news on the splatter front? Any time there is an unexplained marking oil wise on these bikes I get very interested
                      1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                      1980 XS1100 Special
                      1990 V Max
                      1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                      1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                      1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                      1974 CB750-Four



                      Past/pres Car's
                      1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                      • #12
                        Seriously....you posted that...lol. Oh well I know where the leak was now...lol... Have fun today and every day
                        2-79 XS1100 SF
                        2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                        80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                        Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                        • #13
                          Shaft boot

                          For real, I think my shaft boot leaks a little grease, (not hypod oil, as that is never low) I am happy about that, I would rather have a little extra comming out of my shaft, then uncontrolled leaking from my rear end at my age

                          Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
                          Seriously....you posted that...lol. Oh well I know where the leak was now...lol... Have fun today and every day
                          1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                          1980 XS1100 Special
                          1990 V Max
                          1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                          1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                          1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                          1974 CB750-Four



                          Past/pres Car's
                          1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                          • #14
                            Cool to hear you did not have a serious issue happening. The rear end leakage is something I will leave alone...lol
                            2-79 XS1100 SF
                            2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                            80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                            Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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