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Bought the LT in December, put 1000 miles on it in the first week or so of ownership. Noticed oil leaking out the breather and had it flatbedded to the dealership. Their diagnosis was that water had gotten into the FD and that was causing it to puke out that mixture. Three fluid swaps later and the gear oil is clean and the puking has stopped.
There is lateral runout that can be felt by holding the wheel at 9 and 3 and moving it back and forth, there is NO visible leakage from the FD.
Is there an easy way to determine if the movement is FD or swingarm related? If it's swingarm in nature, how critical a problem is it?
How do I consult with SWMBO and tell her there will be ANOTHER $500+ repair to a brand new (to me) bike?
There is lateral runout that can be felt by holding the wheel at 9 and 3 and moving it back and forth, there is NO visible leakage from the FD.
Is there an easy way to determine if the movement is FD or swingarm related? If it's swingarm in nature, how critical a problem is it?
How do I consult with SWMBO and tell her there will be ANOTHER $500+ repair to a brand new (to me) bike?