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revolution600 · 05-07-2004, 10:33 AM

Hello all! I just bought a '99 Bandit 600s about 2 weeks ago. The other day I noticed a small puddle under the engine. Upon further inspection, I noticed that it appeared to be motor oil. Apparently one of the bolts that requires a hex/allen wrentch is leaking. i think it may be a gasket or the bolt itself. This is where the bolt is located. (not actual bike)

Since it leaks whenever I park it, what do i need to do? Should i put more oil in? Should I take it back to the dealer (with whom i have free routine maintinence)? I don't want the engine to seize and I know it's a fixable problem. any suggestions? I can get more pictures and will do so around lunch time (an hour from now).

**87gsxrnut** · 05-07-2004, 11:23 AM

If it is coming from the side cover, try GENTLY torquing the bolts down using the allen wrench. The torque specs aren't that high for the side covers. You'll strip it out if you overtorque it.

If it stops, great. If not, most likely is the gasket. They are pretty cheap from Suzuki. It is also very easy to change out. 15-20 minute job usually.

- Nut

revolution600 · 05-07-2004, 01:07 PM

I tried that last night but it still leaks so I guess its the gasket. Should I drain the oil and then remove and replace the gasket? I guess thats pretty obvious but I want to make sure. Thanks for your help!

**87gsxrnut** · 05-07-2004, 01:35 PM

Yeah, drain it and replace. It is a very common part. Most dealers carry them in stock. If it was a cover on the right side, you could get away w/having it on the sidestand and not drain the oil.

You might as well get a filter too, and do an oil change while you are at it.

- Nut

revolution600 · 05-07-2004, 01:48 PM

here are some more pictures.

Pic of the puddle:

And one of the engine... Sorry that the picture sucks:

revolution600 · 05-07-2004, 01:49 PM

thanks for your help. first chance i get i am taking it in to get it all changed.

**87gsxrnut** · 05-07-2004, 02:45 PM

Yup, looks like the gasket for sure. That cover isn't cracked by that lower bolt is it? Can't really tell.

- Nut

revolution600 · 05-07-2004, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

Yup, looks like the gasket for sure. That cover isn't cracked by that lower bolt is it? Can't really tell.

no, just scratched. what would happen if it didnt get fixxed right away? should i add a little oil in the meantime?

05-07-2004, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
revolution600 In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 100	oil leaking, need help fast! Hello all! I just bought a '99 Bandit 600s about 2 weeks ago. The other day I noticed a small puddle under the engine. Upon further inspection, I noticed that it appeared to be motor oil. Apparently one of the bolts that requires a hex/allen wrentch is leaking. i think it may be a gasket or the bolt itself. This is where the bolt is located. (not actual bike) Since it leaks whenever I park it, what do i need to do? Should i put more oil in? Should I take it back to the dealer (with whom i have free routine maintinence)? I don't want the engine to seize and I know it's a fixable problem. any suggestions? I can get more pictures and will do so around lunch time (an hour from now).

05-07-2004, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
revolution600 In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 100	oil leaking I tried that last night but it still leaks so I guess its the gasket. Should I drain the oil and then remove and replace the gasket? I guess thats pretty obvious but I want to make sure. Thanks for your help!

05-07-2004, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
revolution600 In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 100	More Pictures here are some more pictures. Pic of the puddle: And one of the engine... Sorry that the picture sucks:

05-07-2004, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
revolution600 In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 100	thanks thanks for your help. first chance i get i am taking it in to get it all changed.

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05-07-2004, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	If it is coming from the side cover, try GENTLY torquing the bolts down using the allen wrench. The torque specs aren't that high for the side covers. You'll strip it out if you overtorque it. If it stops, great. If not, most likely is the gasket. They are pretty cheap from Suzuki. It is also very easy to change out. 15-20 minute job usually. - Nut

05-07-2004, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Yeah, drain it and replace. It is a very common part. Most dealers carry them in stock. If it was a cover on the right side, you could get away w/having it on the sidestand and not drain the oil. You might as well get a filter too, and do an oil change while you are at it. - Nut

05-07-2004, 02:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Yup, looks like the gasket for sure. That cover isn't cracked by that lower bolt is it? Can't really tell. - Nut

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