Questions about oil leaking on brand new 2023 RTL

[PMK]

The oil is not leaking from the oil fill/ dip stick cap. I'm tempted to pull the right side plastics so I can get a deeper look inside the engine bay.

I may first drain the excess oil to see if the problem persists before I actually call the dealer.

Thank you!

Without doubt, reset the oil to the correct level, clean the mess and see if the concern reappears.

Based on helping others with similar issues of overfilled oil and resulting oil leaks, the typical leak location is the oil filler, which you state is not the source of the leak. Downside of the oil filler not being the source of the leak is that owners with oil leaks, not from the filler, most times require a new engine, or in some cases the warranty fix is applying an epoxy “patch” to the porous engine case area.

In simplest terms, unless assembled incorrectly with a leaking gasket surface, the 1330 engine and gearbox have no other leak prone areas, since the engine and gearbox have the one breather, the rest is sealed.

Possibly the plastic engine part, such as the filter housing is cracked?

Best to adjust the level, clean it up, and reinspect, or take it in for warranty.

All the best with it, however you decide to move forward.

 

[johnv50]

I myself would not be fooling around trying to find this issue on a new 2023. Over filling can cause serious damage on the 1330. I would take it to the dealer and have them document this problem for future warranty issues.

 

[troop]

CALL the dealer! WTH. It's a brand new machine. Have it ready to roll by spring.

 

[Northernsledder]

CALL the dealer! WTH. It's a brand new machine. Have it ready to roll by spring.

Correct! I was just trying to catch something obvious on my end before I actually made the call.

So far, I have determined the oil is not coming from the oil filter cap, or the dip stick/ filler neck. It appears to only leak when the bike is running. There is never a puddle under the bike in the morning.

I called my dealer over the weekend (85 miles away), explained the situation and traded pictures with the shop via text. They gave me the ok to go ahead and correct the engine oil level, and determine if that's the cause of the leak.I removed a total of 13oz of excess oil with a large syringe and small diameter hose. Took the bike for a ride, and it still leaks. A buddy that followed even said it puffs smoke every so often. I assume that's when the oil drips on the exhaust. At that point, I called the dealer back, and delivered the bike this morning. It's in their hands now.

Stay tuned.

 

[safecracker]

Hope they find the issue quickly.

 

[Northernsledder]

Just heard from the shop at my dealer. The mating surface between the oil pan and crank case is leaking. New parts on order, and I "should" have the bike back next Thursday.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just heard from the shop at my dealer. The mating surface between the oil tank and crank case is leaking. New tank and gasket is on order, and I "should" have the bike back next Thursday.

:clap::clap::clap:...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[safecracker]

Great news...

 

[Northernsledder]

Less than 600 miles on the repair and it's leaking again...

Back to the dealer.