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  • ndbaker
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    #4 leaking oil

    Pulled the plugs today and noticed #4 is leaking some oil. I just rebuilt the engine from crankcase up and just recently has it begun to leak. #4 has no issue firing and has 135 psi compression, I just dont know If I need to be concerned yet.
  • BassCliff

    #2
    Hi,

    Oh, I don't know. It's probably too soon to say. Maybe the rings aren't fully seated yet? Maybe a valve seal is leaking? Is the bike smoking? If you just rebuilt the top end, I'd ride it for a while and see. Are you sure it's oil fouled and not gas fouled?


    Thank you for your indulgence,

    BassCliff

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    • tkent02
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • Jan 2006
      • 35571
      • Near South Park

      #3
      Originally posted by ndbaker
      Pulled the plugs today and noticed #4 is leaking some oil. I just rebuilt the engine from crankcase up and just recently has it begun to leak. #4 has no issue firing and has 135 psi compression, I just dont know If I need to be concerned yet.
      Leaking from where?

      The plugs are oil fouled or is it actually leaking?

      What is your idea of a rebuild?
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