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12 Aug 2012 11:45 #542083 by 750Jack
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hi,
I got a 1980 kz750 ltd about a month ago and I dont really have any knowledge of motorcycles but im trying to learn. just got back from a ride and saw this leak. Is this possibly just some leaky gaskets or possibly (but hopefully not) something more severe. Any help is appreciated.

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12 Aug 2012 12:29 #542087 by pete greek1
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where is it leaking from ? some pitures would be helpful...Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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12 Aug 2012 12:54 #542091 by 750Jack
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sorry, tried to load one last time but i guess it didnt work.

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12 Aug 2012 13:02 #542093 by wireman
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Looks like its leaking from up top and running down,take it to the car wash and scrub it up really good and start looking for leaks B)
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12 Aug 2012 13:44 - 12 Aug 2012 13:50 #542100 by Paroxyst
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It comes from the cylinder meets the engine block?
And yes cleaning it and really checking the source with flashlight is the way to go. The tachometer cable where it goes into the cylinder head, that´s a normal oilleakage place.
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12 Aug 2012 13:46 #542102 by pete greek1
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like Wireman says, clean her up, & let er dry, then dust the area liberaly where you think its leaking from, with some baby powder, then start er up & start looking for the leak, you"ll be able to pinpoint it like that, then you can blow, or hose off the powder with no harm done....Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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12 Aug 2012 16:28 #542121 by 750Jack
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Thanks for the suggestions, ill see what i can find out with the baby powder.
-Jack

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12 Aug 2012 16:31 #542122 by MFolks
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The spray on foot powder works good for this too. It's water washable, in case you spray in tight areas.
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