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leaking tach cable?

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I've been trying to figure out where an oil drip was coming and found it trailing down my tach cable? Is there a seal that has let loose? Would of never expected to see a drip there. But then again, my motorcycle maint skills need definite improvement.
 
I've been trying to figure out where an oil drip was coming and found it trailing down my tach cable? Is there a seal that has let loose? Would of never expected to see a drip there. But then again, my motorcycle maint skills need definite improvement.

Common issue on old bikes :mad:, ...but easily fixed :dancing:
Search for tacho drive, tacho gear, or taco bell:p
 
Yep, Actaully are two seals. One is a o-ring like around the housing (the housing comes out of the cam cover), and one is a seal with spring that seals around the spinning shaft.

We could discuss which seal is leaking based on how/where it is leakiing, but I would say replace both while you are at it. Can find them on any OEM parts microfische (look for cam cover).
 
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Tacho oil leak

Tacho oil leak

Hi, I have had a similar recent oil leak on my GS1100G.
I replaced the 2 oil seals etc, but I notice that there is still a slight leak where it screws into the head. It is really tight. Any suggestions to cure this slight leak.
 
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