Hello there,
I'm new to this forum & new to Guzzis in general. I acquired a beautiful V11 of 02 vintage earlier this year & absolutely love it.
Unfortunately after a 550 mile day in the saddle returning from a trip to the South of France the bike sprang a leak.
Not just a mild weep but a proper leak. Such was the amount being leaked that the machine is now un rideable as oil has entirely covered the rear tyre.
The thing is all the gaskets are fine. A steady flow appears to emanate from around one of the 6mm hex bolts holding the timing chest cover to the rest of the motor.
Advice thus far has suggested fitting a washer behind the bolt as per workshop manual. Well it has been fine without a washer in our short 2000 mile time together so why would that make a difference?
I have tried this & it has had zero influence on the leak.
Is it possible that there is a casting issue? Is this a known issue & is it costly?
Alternatively is there another answer?
Any ideas would be appreciated.