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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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My Rappy seems to be leaking a little oil at the base of the cylinder, towards the back of the bike. It is not shooting out, just has dust sticking to it, and doesn't seem to be getting bigger. Have I done blowed my gasket?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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It does sound like a leaky base gasket.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Hey Ward I love your Icon. It's my next Tattoo.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Wallstreet, sorry for using your post.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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Thanks LOWBOWTIE! I saw it on a old Fiat Dragster and loved it.

WallStreet, is there any kind of fastner near it? That might, possibly be the problem (loose, striped, or broken).
 
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Don' worry 'bout it. What are some other's thoughts?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Mine is doing the same thing, Just a little bit of dirt stuck to it. Try like ward said and check the bolts and I wouldn't worry too much unless it really starts puking out oil.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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Nope, it's right in the middle. Do you think the higher crankcase pressures from the N2O would cause this?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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For those who don't know Ward your icon has a name. "Mr. Horsepower"
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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Possibly, but only if your rings are badly worn or your crabckcase vent is blocked.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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It smokes a little on start up, but I don't think my vent would be blocked. I have it ran out the left side with a K&N filter on it. I do like 'ol Mr. Horsepower!
 
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