transmission leak

[SirJYK]

The bike is a 1999 California Motorcycle Company softail custom with a 5 speed transmission. I have had a nagging oil leak that appears to be coming out of the clutch cable hole area. Just this past weekend, I replaced that cable O-ring. It did not appear to be faulty, but it got changed anyway. Well, the leak persists.

I checked the vent line. It appears to be in good shape. It is a rubber hose attached to a 90 degree nipple on the top cover on the left side. The hose is not pinched.

I am at a loss. Could the cable itself be leaking? Could it be leaking around the connector and require replacing?

Any thoughts and experiences are much appreciated.

Thanks.

[mark p]

Just looking at the vent tube does nothing pull the top cover and blow air through it. How much fluid do you have in it? Should be 20-24oz.

[dirtybrain]

While you're in there, pull the side cover (where the clutch cable screws into) and check for cross-threading or cracks.

[SirJYK]

Well, the vent hose and the pipe nipple are not plugged. I guess I will pop the cover off and look for cracks. I wonder what the chances are that the cable itself is leaking?

[mark p]

Is this a left or right side drive bike? In other words is the drive belt to the rear tire on the left or right side?

[SirJYK]

It is a left side drive with a std 5 speed.

Thanks.