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Found some oil in the boot, curious were it could be coming from? its a little in the boot but theres oily dirt and stuff on the frame like its been like that for a while. The output area of the mid drive is clean. Is this normal?
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1979 XS1100 Special. Nicely modified.
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I'd first check the oil level in the middle drive before riding. Amd no, that's not normal.Originally posted by cpmaynard1980 View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top. -
For safety sake, definitely check the MD oil level before riding.
Also, have you ever used a grease gun on that fitting on the swing arm at the final drive? When I swapped out the 750 FD onto Steppenwolf's SG, the drive shaft was coated in grease clean up to the U-joint from people adding grease by that fitting over the years. I could see some of it making it into the boot and perhaps turning liquidish over time.
More likely a leaking seal on the MD though.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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Thanks. well its a new project, pics to follow once i get somewhere with it. I wont be riding it for a while but its something i came across and wanted to address.1979 XS1100 Special. Nicely modified.
1977 KZ1000 needs everything!
1971 CB750 Nice Restomod Completed
1972 CB750 Got it going after 30 years. Getting turned into a old school bobber. Working on a title.
SOLD-1981 XS1100H What got me on this site.
1980ish virago 535. Room mate left it for rent money. lol.
1980 XS850 almost stock 20k miles.
1979 XS750 Parts bike no title.
1979 XS750 Cafe running,someone else can enjoy it.
RIP-1980 XS850Comment
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Sounds like the middle drive oil seal. It is often easier to buy a complete middle drive on eBay, rather than replacing the oil seal. The middle drives are usually cheap enoughXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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