So I took my new to me 01 V11 Sport out for a ride to grab some fresh oil today and ironically came out of the shop to find a pool of oil on the ground below it. After getting it home and cleaning it up I discovered that the oil was coming from the bottom of the bellhousing which gave me a heart attack, the bike only has 400 miles on it and I literally just got it. New rear seal? Clutch seal? Etc, seemed like a major problem for sure. Anyway, after reading some very helpful forum posts here I checked the breather tube and it was completly falling apart at the neck mount, the top of the engine had a light coating of oil all over the area at the top of the bellhousing, so I'm really hoping that hose is the culprit allowing oil in there. I was hoping to get some tips from those who have replaced this tube, on how to do it, I'm ordering a factory replacement tomorrow and I can't imagine how I would get to that upper clamp, it's blocked by a mount. The lower one looks like it would require a very long screwdriver to reach as well. Any help, tool tips, or walk through info from someone who has performed this operation before would be GREATLY! appreciated, I don't have a workshop manual and can't even figure out how to remove the tank to get a better look at this point.
Should I do anything to the bellhousing knowing that engine oil has gotten in there? Should I avoid washing this area knowing anything can seep in there now?
Thanks so much in advance!!!