How to Fix an Oil Leak (From the Stator Cover) on a Kawasaki Vulcan 750

Welcome to the Checkered Floor Garage. In this video I show my process for fixing an oil leak from the stator case gasket. I do this without removing or tilting the engine. I also showcase how to move the external oil line out of the way in order to perform this job. If you think you have the same leak as me, be sure to also check your shift shaft seal because this is another common leak area on these and really any older motorcycle, I think. I have a video on my channel showing how to diagnose and fix an oil leak from the shift shaft seal.
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After the fix and before publishing this video, I rode my Vulcan for 300 miles to make sure the leak didn't return; during one testing day I rode 80 miles. There are zero drips of oil on my garage floor, so this fix works and I'll update this post in the future if that ever changes.

Patch Notes:
16-May-2023 Update: It's been about 600 miles since the fix and I noticed a small amount of oil around one of my bottom stator bolt holes. So again, it's important to apply sufficient gasket maker around those bolt holes. I probably could have applied more. It's not dripping yet, so I'll just wait until my next oil change to address this. Just wanted to share this update so you can learn from my mistake.

07-Nov-2023 Update: It's been a full 2023 riding season's worth of use and ~3,000 miles since I made this fix and it's still good! The bottom of the stator cover/crank is moist with oil but no drips have fallen onto the floor! This is a great temporary fix. When I remove the engine to replace the engine balance dampeners in the future, I'll address this leak the proper way and be able to remove the full cover and get an OEM gasket.

01-Feb-2024: At 2:23 I accidentally say the wrong order. The correct order is: SCREEN first, then WASHER, SPRING, and finally the DRAIN PLUG.

Here is the link to the electronic Clymer Service Manual:
https://www.vn750.com/threads/free-cl...

Here is the playlist of videos I have made detailing other maintenance & service items on this bike.
   • Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Maintenance & Service  

Other helpful links for Vulcan 750 owners:

VN750 Forum
https://www.vn750.com

Vulcan Slang for Newcomers
https://www.vn750.com/threads/vulcan-...

Helpful Vulcan 750 Links and Info:
https://www.vn750.com/threads/popular...

Useful Electrical Info
https://www.vn750.com/threads/popular...

Engine Rebuild Videos
https://www.vn750.com/threads/vn750-e...

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