Suzuki dl1000 2007 oil leak left side.

[@davedismantled]

If the symptom is the clutch fluid goes down in the reservoir, then it is a brake fluid leak. Anything coming past the push rod, should be engine oil. So, if you are losing brake fluid from the clutch reservoir (like me), then it must be a leak in that system. If it is engine oil leaking, then it must the the push rod seal. No need to buy everything, imho.

[@addie750]

Nice video. I am having the same issue with my 2008 DL1000. Did any of your fixes work to remedy the oil leak? Thanks, in advance, for your time!

[@dphillipoff]

Same here on my 2006 , just the slightest intermittent leak . It runs down underneath the engine and drips on the exhaust , can't seem to pin point it . Did you end up finding a fix on yours ? I cleaned mine pulled it apart and ran it also and couldn't see anything leaking .

[@addie750]

@@dphillipoff No, unfortunately, I have not found the source of the leak nor have I fixed it. I did purchase a clutch slave cylinder rebuild kit, and I plan on installing it at some point hopefully soon. Hopefully that (more specifically the push rod seal) is where the leak is originating from. When I get around to installing that kit, I will try to remember to come and drop an update. I had also ordered a main drive shaft, seal from my local shop, but they dropped the ball and forgot to order it. Considering they were very unprofessional about the whole matter, I will be ordering it off of eBay instead. I will try to install it at the same time as the slave cylinder kit. Hopefully one of those will fix the issue. And BTW, my leak also runs down and drips on the exhaust and is very intermittent. Was crazy that I cleaned everything up and watched it run in place for 20 minutes and never saw a single leak anywhere.🙄

[@dphillipoff]

@addie750 Thanks for getting back to me , I just got some parts in for mine the other day ( yet to install ) going to start with the counter shaft seal and the clutch push rod seal . Hopefully narrow this mystery leak down . I'll update once I get around to it also .

[@addie750]

@@dphillipoff Np! I’ll look forward to your update. Sounds like you will probably beat me to the install. I’ve got too many other “irons in the fire” at the moment. We shall see! I hope it works out for you.🤞🏻

[@dphillipoff]

@addie750 Finally got around to tearing into her and replacing the seals this past Friday. It wasn't super complicated but also wasn't exactly fun . Everything came apart fairly easy at first and found a horrid mess of dirt and oil caked all over under the sprocket/ clutch push rod cover . Definitely get a can of brake/parts cleaner and an old tooth brush handy . I sprayed and scrubbed everything I could reach then used a lighter to heat the toothbrush head and bend it 90° to get the rest . I made the mistake of pulling the chain off before trying to remove the sprocket. Had to put the chain back on muck around for a while trying to get it to not spin the engine over and actually come off . Was probably the hardest part of the process even with my GF holding the rear brake it wasn't enough to stop the sprocket from spinning. I ended up jamming a peice of 2x4 through the rear rim and using a breaker bar to get it off . After that it was clean clean clean get all the crap out of there . The clutch pushrod seal pops right out using a pick or whatever is available. The counter shaft seal or sprocket seal whatever you want to call it however was a challenge. There's no where to get ahold of it with a pick or seal puller so I ended up using small self tapping screws and threading them into the seal face to then pry upon and remove the seal . Instalation was easy just be careful not to seat the clutch pushrod seal in further than flush ( it won't stop itself will just keep receding into the case ) . Other than that no real headaches , been riding it hard for the weekend up my local logging roads to bush lakes and around town and not a drop of oil seeping out . That being said , and you'll see for yourself when you replace yours , I found it quite the fragile design and wouldn't be surprised if it will become a returning issue . There are such fine clearances between the seals and the moving components that are all sitting in an area that loves to collect muck just begging to be a headache again . Depends on what type of riding it's put through and how often it's cleaned out behind there . A guy can't really tell how dirty it is until you pull those covers off so I'll definitely be adding that to my preventive maintenance . Anyways good luck with yours I probably forgot a few things and ranted on but if you have any questions just let me know . Hope some of that helps. Happy trails !