Hi there,
Some of you must recognise the feeling, it just knaws away at you, until you give in... So a couple of months ago I purchased a number of months ago a RGS Replica. A 1957 frame, 1962 RR engine - and looks new, because it virtually is. The engine was rebuilt by SRM at a cost well in excess of £5K, this was in late 2007. The bike has only just been finished and put on the road in 2013 by myself. It has a belt drive primary drive and clutch fitted and a RRT2 gearbox.
The problem. I had been out on two short "shake down" runs, and she's sweet. My first old brit twin (not sure that clip ons at my age is a good idea...). The last run was a bit longer, about 15 miles, briefly topping out at 60 mph, but staying between 40 & 50 mph for most of it.
Returning home, a small pool of oil from the primary drive side, and smoke from the belt drive clutch - burning oil.
I took of the primary drive cover & had about 50ml of oil inside the case.
So some questions to those who either have experience or advice
1. Any ideas as to where the leak has come from (I presume it's from the engine?)
2. Why is it leaking
3. An effective cure - what to do next
I have posted photos.
Many thanks in anticipation
Regards
Bob Beard