KPX 250 Gear Indicator Oil Seepage

[Aussie_in_MO]

Personally I prefer Hylomar as a sealant in situations like this

[Thumper]

This really looks like minor mop up level seapage? If it gets worse, it might be worth more attention depending on how frequently you are changing oil. The important thing is- does this actually result in a significant cc drop in oil ? You can add a little oil periodically.

[IdahoRider]

Originally Posted by Thumper

This really looks like minor mop up level seapage? If it gets worse, it might be worth more attention depending on how frequently you are changing oil. The important thing is- does this actually result in a significant cc drop in oil ? You can add a little oil periodically.

They'll sometimes be enough that I'll get a drop on the ground but not enough that I have to add oil between oil changes. It hasn't gotten worse over time, just an annoyance to have an oil leak on a new bike and that it could get worse over time. The O ring should be enough to prevent the leakage so I'm puzzled why its even happening. When I take the module off this week I'll look closer at it to make sure there are no cracks in the plastic then I'll try some of the Permatex, because that's what I have, and see if that resolves it.

[JerryHawk250]

Did you check for cracks or imperfections in the module itself?

[IdahoRider]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Did you check for cracks or imperfections in the module itself?

I'm going to take a closer look at it when I take if off this week. A crack would at least provide an explanation.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Aussie_in_MO

Personally I prefer Hylomar as a sealant in situations like this

I haven't used Hylomar. I see various products and packaging. Gasoline/oil resistant. There are definitely Permatex solutions too.

The gear position sender has that wiring passthrough. The leak may follow the wires, or at the base of the module. I would clean it up and apply it on the inside wire connects, wait a day, then apply it to the sealing surface and install it.

This wiring connection is a reasonable place to develop a minor leak. Yes, annoying but fixable.