vn1500 top end oil leak

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vn1500 top end oil leak

#1 Unread post by leadsinger »

hello has anybody got any clues as to why my vn 1500 classic year 2000 is leaking oil from under the rocker cover on the rear cylinder . is it the rocker gasket or external oil hose or something more serious and do i need to take engine out like it says in clymer manual to get to said area cheers frank

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Re: vn1500 top end oil leak

#2 Unread post by BuzZz »

Pretty tuff to say without pics.

At guess, I'd say it's a gasket, but I can't see your bike from here.
No Witnesses.... :shifty:

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Re: vn1500 top end oil leak

#3 Unread post by HYPERR »

BuzZz wrote: At guess, I'd say it's a gasket
I would say that would be a good guess. :laughing:
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