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OK....What's the trick for this leak?

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80 GS1100L. Leaks from the left engine side cover(stator) been through 3 gaskets, silicone etc. Seems to be coming out the cover screw holes? I even silicone the bolt threads.

Leak isn't noticeable when running but after shutdown and sits for awhile I have about a quarter size oil spot.
 
did you check for gouges in the cover? mine was leaking and i found that there was still a small piece of the old gasket left and it caused it to leak?
 
My 850 had a leak I thought was from the stator cover but it was actually from one of the crankcase screws. Was able to eliminate the leak by installing a copper washer on the screw. Not sure if your bike is similar, but something to consider.
 
keep on lookin..

keep on lookin..

I am going and try to pinpoint it this week..completely dry/degrease run for about 10 minutes and then check for oil leak
 
Probably a cam chain tensioner leak and it's coming from the starter cavity.
Ask bwringer about the mystery hole.
 
Oh...?

Oh...?

I will pull off the starter cover and check...good idea? IF that's it how much work to change the gasket or whatever on the tensioner?
 
Oil will often also come out the grommet around the stator wires, then out the mystery hole. Clean the grommet and black permatex it from both ends.
 
Stator Cover Leak

Stator Cover Leak

Had a Kawi with a similar problem. I got everything clean, and found a hairline crack next to one of the bolts. You could only see it when the cover was torqued down. With the cover off the bike, everthing looked perfect.
 
Oil will often also come out the grommet around the stator wires, then out the mystery hole. Clean the grommet and black permatex it from both ends.
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A little bit of searching and found out why I have this leak. This site is fantastic...
 
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