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  1. Troubleshooting
    Hi friends - apologies if you've had this discussion before - looking for a bit of guidance on an oil leak I noticed the other day. I have an '09 with about 6k on it. It is occurring on the left side of the bike just in front of the shifter and its dripping down onto the frame and the left...
  2. Troubleshooting
    I have found an exhaust leak on my 2009, I need 2 18069-1122 (HOLDER-EXHAUST PIPE). I can't find them anywhere, if you know where used ones would be please let me know, or if you know people that could fabricate them that will also help. Also, 18069-1054 (HOLDER-EXHAUST PIPE) does anyone know if...
  3. Troubleshooting
    Greetings, First, I did a search of the forum and found LOTS of posts about coolant IN OIL, but only a few about oil IN COOLANT. If this issue I have described has been addressed, please accept my apologies, and I humbly accept a flaming and possibly a link to my answer. I have a 2000 EX-500...
  4. Troubleshooting
    Hi so I had the bike sat for a few weeks, it wasn’t running great anyway but when i started it up it would only run to 1000 revs on full choke and would cut out after a minute or so. Then i noticed fuel coming out of the air filter. So i decided to strip and clean them both, they seemed...
  5. Carburetors
    Hi everyone, I just finished reinstalling my carbs after cleaning and noticed one float bowl is leaking a little after running the bike. I did use brand new float bowl gaskets when putting it back together. My question is, am I able to stop the leak without tearing everything back apart...
  6. Engine
    So I have coolant leaking at the pump. I am pretty sure that where it is leaking is at the mechanical seal that presses against the impeller. My question is: if I am replacing the mechanical seal, should I replace the oil seal with the spring on it too or is it probably good? Here is a picture...
  7. Troubleshooting
    Hi all, I've been riding a Ninja 500 for 2 years and stored in cold canadian winters. One day, I very briefly saw some white smoke rising from the engine upon startup, then nothing. Took it out for a ride, no temperature problems at all. Took the belly fairing off, and there is dried white...
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