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    #1

    is everyone is having oil pan gasket issues?

    i replaced mine witha new gasket...10 miles at oh 70mph my rear tire is covered in oil on the left side...

    is there something else other then that gasket that will leak? its all oily up by the gear indicator wires too...oil filter cover looks dry

    junk gasket maybe?
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    #2
    make sure you didn't over fill with oil. it finds a way out on the left side if ya put in too much.
    2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
    82 gs1100L probably the next project
    1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
    1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2f1debec_t.jpg

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      #3
      Originally posted by Eli69 View Post
      make sure you didn't over fill with oil. it finds a way out on the left side if ya put in too much.
      only put 4 quarts in.

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        #4
        i know there are a few threads on finding the exact location of an oil leak. i remember one about using cruex (jock itch spray) on a clean engine to zero in on the spot.
        2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
        82 gs1100L probably the next project
        1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
        1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
        https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2f1debec_t.jpg

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          #5
          Have your Petcock on prime recently?
          Still there?
          Worth a check.

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            #6
            I dont know about the 850, but my 1100 only takes 3700ml of engine oil from bone dry, less on a regular oil change
            Last edited by Guest; 11-26-2012, 05:11 PM.

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              #7
              MATT.....How can it be LESS ON A REGULAR OIL CHANGE?? If your changing the oil properly that will include a new filter each 3000 miles or whenever you do it. The new CLEAN FILTER is every bit as important as new oil is!!!

              And as for your leak, OP. Did you be sure every little bit of old gasket was off the engine and the cover? I have missed little bits on a clutch cover once and it leaked almost immediately when I started the bike. Doesnt take much either!!!
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Does the 850g have a clutch push rod? If so the rubber seal can go pretty quickly and vomit oil all over the near tire.

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                  #9
                  If i recall correctly. it should have the top link mount like the 1000s have on top of the clutch cover.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    Aye Chucky,

                    From the factory manual:

                    Oil Capcities:

                    oil change: 3L
                    filter change: 3.3L
                    overhaul: 3.7L

                    That's 3.49qt on a "regular" filter change, 3.9qt on a rebuild and you with your foot squarely in your mouth.


                    4qt is overfilled

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                      #11
                      No Matt...you with a gunked up filter. What i stated was "How can it be less on a regular oil change" And by that what i meant is that a "regular oil change" ( to most anyone with a vehicle that is ) INCLUDES a new oil filter. To change the oil and not the filter is what i classify as a half azzed job..Furthermore where did i state 4 quarts of anything?


                      Basically i was calling your shortcut oil changing tactics to task...but somehow you missed that too.
                      Last edited by chuck hahn; 11-26-2012, 11:21 PM.
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #12
                        Some suggestions for you as I've had the same issue.

                        Did you put all the bolts back in the same hole? As I recall some are different lengths so might not properly seal if they are wrong.

                        Did you make sure all the bolts are torqued correctly with a torque wrench? If you just go by feel with a ratchet you could over / under tighten a bolt and cause a leak.

                        Also did you clean ALL the old gasket off, without gouging the metal? An imperfections in the surfaces can cause a leak.

                        Finally did you use and OEM Suzuki gasket? I made the mistake of using a vesrah gasket for my clutch, leaked instantly and I had to do the whole job over again.

                        Hope one or more of these suggestions help you, take your time the second time around and make sure it's done right so you don't have to do it again. I've been there and I know how frustrating leaks can be. You'll get it fixed.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                          MATT.....How can it be LESS ON A REGULAR OIL CHANGE?? If your changing the oil properly that will include a new filter each 3000 miles or whenever you do it. The new CLEAN FILTER is every bit as important as new oil is!!!
                          I soooo agree...
                          Doing an oil change and not changing out to a new filter is like taking a shower and putting back on your week old underwear
                          sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                          1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                          2015 CAN AM RTS


                          Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                            #14
                            Did you remove all the old gasket?
                            Did you check the pan on a flat surface for warpage?
                            1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                            1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                              #15
                              Ohhh Chucky....

                              Where did I say anything about not changing a filter?

                              You Ass-umed that incorrectly. I commented on the difference between a rebuild and a regular (with filter as if that needed to be said) oil change.

                              The original poster Mr. Cafe said he put in 4 qts.

                              Tell ya what though, if ya ever get round central Florida let me know, and I'll show you half-assed and dirty

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