stewgnu Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Ok, unbolted and cleaned up all around. There was some old grey sealant of some kind smeared here and there. I've replaced it for now and I'll take her for a quick spin to see what occurs. If it leaks I'll introduce a bit of fresh sealant. If it still leaks I'll replace the o-ring. I have to wonder why gstallions recommended to replace the sensor- a new sensor is unlikely to be supplied with a fresh o-ring so would not the problem remain? I have to assume the sensor is functioning fine as the bike runs well. edit: heh! it's pissing out, on to stage 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Some folks have had leaking from the sensor itself, is what Gstallions was saying. Fresh o-ring and some "hylomar" is what has kept mine dry for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 yep, just added a smear o hylomar, lets see how she behaves tomo. Pretty sure at the mo that it's the seal that's the problem and not the sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The #112 O-ring is so often played up, and so cheap and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 New o-ring done the trick. For other UK riders, Halfords sell this packet of o-rings: The 2 smallest of which are a good match for the sensor ring. Costs two quid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto fugazzi Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 New o-ring done the trick. For other UK riders, Halfords sell this packet of o-rings: The 2 smallest of which are a good match for the sensor ring. Costs two quid. Is that company owned by Rob Halford? Most curious that he would get into the O Ring business. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Yes, he saw a niche in the market of auto parts/ice in the nineties and my word did he exploit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Are we talking about Judas Priest's vocalist Rob Halford? Like the best metal singer of all time!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I did not know he had an auto parts chain..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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