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beeks8

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oil leak from motor
« on: October 15, 2018, 02:48:52 PM »
When bike is on sideside, oil is dripping out plastic cover covering the electric motor.  not much, but enough to catch in a little container.  Currently I have ONLY just under 6200km (3800miles) on odometer.

I initially thought it was engine coolant, but confirmed it was oil.  Dealer had a quick look and it seems that the seal between the transmission and the motor has failed.  They said that they put in a warranty claim with Polaris.

I'll keep you guys posted on the outcome.....
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2018, 03:33:46 PM »
When I went to go buy my Empulse they had 2 Empulses on the show room.  The other Empulse had an oil leak coming from the transmission, you could see drops of oil under it.  I think it's probably the same as your mentioning.  Good thing I didn't get that bike.
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2018, 08:58:20 PM »
There is no oil in the motor, only the transmission.  Most likely from either the output shaft or the shifter shaft.  It seems odd it would be coming from the plastic cover on the motor.  The closest thing to that cover that is "oil like" would be brake fluid from the clutch release servo. 
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2018, 02:28:46 AM »
Actually now that you mention it that could be leaking also the clutch slave cylinder.  Is near where front sprocket cover is.  Does you clutch work fine?
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2018, 05:13:11 PM »
I had one of the very early Brammo Empulse R's and it developed an oil leak after about 6 months. The local shop contacted Brammo who instructed them to change the transmission under warranty. No leaks since.
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2018, 09:35:03 PM »
Problem resolved, dealership delivered bike two days ago.  Polaris suggested to check for coolant leaks and clutch fluid leaks, but in the end, they replaced complete motor and transmission.

I had a shakedown, one last ride of the season and so far, all is well.  Finger's crossed.

BTW - thanks to the group here for sharing on all the posts.

cheers,
steve
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2018, 09:50:33 PM »
Great to hear!
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2018, 01:36:39 AM »
Good to hear your back up and running
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Re: oil leak from motor
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2018, 02:33:55 AM »
Also good to learn of Polaris's honoring the warranty, not that my trust for the honor of big corporations in general is in the toilet these days. ;)
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