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

[Newbee]

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.

[kparkfan]

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?

[Nessism]

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.

[Newbee]

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

[chef1366]

Probably a cam chain tensioner leak and it's coming from the starter cavity.
Ask bwringer about the mystery hole.

[Newbee]

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?

[Don-lo]

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.

[kyscootertrash]

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.

[martyman]

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.

A little bit of searching and found out why I have this leak. This site is fantastic...