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Kerrigan
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#1 PostAuthor: Kerrigan » Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:17 pm

Hi Guys, I hope someone can help with a couple of questions about my Z900.
I have only had the bike a week and have noticed a few things.
There is a drip or two of oil that seems to be coming from the little cable that comes out from under the generator side enging case and into the clutch housing......is this worth worrying about or not. It only drips once or twice after riding.

Also, is the tool for adjusting the rear shocks easily available? I guess it will be similar to a normal "c" spanner, but designed to fit in the little holes in the collars.

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#2 PostAuthor: Rich » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:22 am

The oil leak is quite normal, you could try silicone sealant etc but after a while it usually drips again.
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#3 PostAuthor: Sorf » Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:57 am

I wouldn't worry 'bout the hook spanner, if they're standard shocks just pull them up and turn by hand. Possibly hard to find a genuine one, and besides you can bet the price will be high!
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#4 PostAuthor: Pigford » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:52 pm

Kerrigan, all too common problem with Zeds, don't worry, a little drip is fine, loads of em in this club.. Tee Hee:biggrin:
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#5 PostAuthor: hanskloss » Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:53 pm

Kerrigan, I have fitted the rubber plug holding the wiring with a layer of silicone on both sides, wiped the excess and it doesn't leak at all for last 2 years, you could also replace the plug because it might have gone hard, I think theyre available from Zpower
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#6 PostAuthor: Mark O C » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:43 am

As a above Kerrigan, I wouldn't worry the bike looks good. Hope to get the Pics to Chris soon.
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#7 PostAuthor: rickman CRR » Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:05 pm

Kerrigan,
Yeahas noted above, most Zeds suffer from that from time to time. Mine had a load of silicon on it but not in the right places. Buffed up the edge of the square rubber seal with emery paper, new gasket and a wee bit of new sealant and it hasnt leaked all summer.
Other weak areas are cam chain tunnel gasket, leaves a pool of oil on top of your crankcases, easily spotted post Z1 models and the ubiquious rev counter drive spindle seal.

Bullet proof motor really, dont worry, enjoy your bike.
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