T288msd
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Hi all, I've got a 2013 NC700XD. 45000 miles. Daily commuter. Had very few problems with it, until now.
Last week I noticed a 20cm (8in) sized puddle of oil on the garage floor. Checked all around and found oil splattered around the joint of a rubber tube where it joins the water pump (red circle in the diagram attached)
I topped up with oil, it took a good 500ml (pint) and went for a short ride. Came back and my left shin was covered in oil spray.
Took it to the local sports motorbike garage (they don't see many NC's but the nearest dealer is 20miles away). He wants to take off the water pump and check the gasket/seal. To do this he says he has to drop/take out the engine because the frame is in the way. He is getting back to me with a quote (expect ££££). I'm looking for advice.
1) Has anyone seen this before?
2) do you really have to drop the engine or has anyone seen the water pump removed with engine in situ
3) can anyone recommend garage/dealer in mid Surrey UK who you'd trust to fix.
See below pic (not my bike). Red circle is where the oil splatter around the pipe is.
Any help appreciated. Matt
See attached
Last week I noticed a 20cm (8in) sized puddle of oil on the garage floor. Checked all around and found oil splattered around the joint of a rubber tube where it joins the water pump (red circle in the diagram attached)
I topped up with oil, it took a good 500ml (pint) and went for a short ride. Came back and my left shin was covered in oil spray.
Took it to the local sports motorbike garage (they don't see many NC's but the nearest dealer is 20miles away). He wants to take off the water pump and check the gasket/seal. To do this he says he has to drop/take out the engine because the frame is in the way. He is getting back to me with a quote (expect ££££). I'm looking for advice.
1) Has anyone seen this before?
2) do you really have to drop the engine or has anyone seen the water pump removed with engine in situ
3) can anyone recommend garage/dealer in mid Surrey UK who you'd trust to fix.
See below pic (not my bike). Red circle is where the oil splatter around the pipe is.
Any help appreciated. Matt
See attached
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