 Left side cover leakage
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I've noticed a bit of oil leakage on the top of my left side cover where the clutch linkage attaches. It's not to the point where it is coming down the side of the cover, just a bit of seepage. Is this a serious problem? Or one that can wait for a while. Obviously there is a seal/gasket there that needs replacing. I am just wondering how urgent it is.
Ted
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Re: Left side cover leakage
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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From what you describe if it doesn't bother you you can let it go for a while. Won't hurt anything unless it's leaking because the shaft is moving around.
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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Just carry a rag around with ya , Ted . Looks cool to have one hangin' outta yer back pocket anyway .
The Harley guys are gonna razz ya about the leak , I have an oozer at the rocker cover , they razz me too .
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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Tell 'em that since Harleys don't leak anymore, your Triumph is more authentic. A non-leaking Harley is just a poser.......probably don't have an honest chain drive either 
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Worn Saddle
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Quote:
The Harley guys are gonna razz ya about the leak , I have an oozer at the rocker cover , they razz me too .
All ya gotta do is engage them in a quick sprint and then the crankcase back pressure will ooze some right out of their air cleaner 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Stickman Yogi
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Stickman Yogi
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Now that's what a Triumph is supposed to do! Much more authentic.
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
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Exact same thing happened to me a couple years ago. Just pull the leaky bolt, apply a dallop of rtv to it and reinstall. Let sit for 12 hours and leak should be gone.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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Triumphs always stop leaking when all the oil is gone
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