oil sensor leaking
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:59 pm
Michal -
The oil filter's on the right side...the oil level (really the pressure) sensor is on the left side. I can't see that the new leak at the sensor has anything to do with the oil change. I think it's "just bad timing". These sensors go bad after a while and leak just like you're talking about...right through the middle. Before you consider changing it, clean everything real well, and dust the area with baby powder or talcum. Then go for a ride or two. Monitor where the oil drip starts from. Just to be sure it is indeed the sensor.
Changing it is no big deal...lean the bike over the to the right side, take out the old one, insert the new one. Don't over tighten the new sensor...that can break the center portion and you're back where you started.
Parts source? You're in Sunnyvale, CA, right? I'd say look up Ted Porter at the Beemershop - http://www.beemershop.com. He knows Airheads inside and out and can give you words of advice.
I've been using about 3-4 books for my /7. I have a very old Clymer that serves now as my on-bike manual for trips. I tend to look a lot at my most recent Haynes...lots of pictures. A believe Clymer has newer versions. Might check with Ted and see what he recommends. It's probably a good idea to get at least a couple so you can bounce them off each other and make sure things make sense. All of the books have some errors in places...even BMWs shop manuals. So, it's good to check and double check on torques, specs, etc.
Kurt in S.A.
The oil filter's on the right side...the oil level (really the pressure) sensor is on the left side. I can't see that the new leak at the sensor has anything to do with the oil change. I think it's "just bad timing". These sensors go bad after a while and leak just like you're talking about...right through the middle. Before you consider changing it, clean everything real well, and dust the area with baby powder or talcum. Then go for a ride or two. Monitor where the oil drip starts from. Just to be sure it is indeed the sensor.
Changing it is no big deal...lean the bike over the to the right side, take out the old one, insert the new one. Don't over tighten the new sensor...that can break the center portion and you're back where you started.
Parts source? You're in Sunnyvale, CA, right? I'd say look up Ted Porter at the Beemershop - http://www.beemershop.com. He knows Airheads inside and out and can give you words of advice.
I've been using about 3-4 books for my /7. I have a very old Clymer that serves now as my on-bike manual for trips. I tend to look a lot at my most recent Haynes...lots of pictures. A believe Clymer has newer versions. Might check with Ted and see what he recommends. It's probably a good idea to get at least a couple so you can bounce them off each other and make sure things make sense. All of the books have some errors in places...even BMWs shop manuals. So, it's good to check and double check on torques, specs, etc.
Kurt in S.A.