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Old 10-31-2005, 11:15 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Default 2005 C 50

Few weeks ago at approx. 45 mph the oil filter loosened spraying the entire underside of the bike with oil. Fortuantely there's no apparent damage to the engine or transmission.
However since then there's been a very, very small drip from the radiator shroud - about 1/4 teaspoon per day. Doesn't seem to matter if the bike's been ridden 200 miles or not at all.
1) Is there an oil hose or connection to or around the radiator?
2) Is this likely to be just residual oil from the spray that will eventually stop?
3) Can I spray the radiator and surrounding area with degreasor or will this damage something?
4) Could this be overflow from too much replaced oil in the engine?
Appreciate some feedback.
Thanks.