oil leak help

[kord_f]

I just noticed I'm leaking a little bit of oil from one of the bolts right under the oil filter.  It's not much and only drips when i have the bike running.  I already made sure the bolts were tight, yet it still leaks.  Any ideas?  You can see the droplets on the left bolt and another forming on the right bolt.


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[kord_f]

It's actually coming from the filter cover.  I remember when I changed the filter the o-ring didn't want to stay in place.  Could that be what's causing it?

[Atesz792]

It's actually coming from the filter cover.  I remember when I changed the filter the o-ring didn't want to stay in place.  Could that be what's causing it?

Precisely.
I'd buy a new filter, with which a new o-ring will be supplied.
Replace just the o-ring, and next time you replace the filter, just leave the o-ring in place.
Don't forget to top up the oil you'll lose when opening the oil filter area (~0,3l).

[fetor56]

Clean the area to make certain where the leak is coming from....it probably is the filter seal.Do NOT overtighten.
Watch this video....particularly 7 mins in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0qaR37f00w

[kord_f]

There's a good chance I did over tighten them a bit but probably not by much. What should I check to ensure everything's still good?

[Slack]

If you didn't break the bolts your good.
If your really worried you over stretched one then get some replacement bolts from the dealer or a hardware store.