CB900C- oil on the left side engine

[gmmy1515_imp]

Hello,

I was trying to investigate an annoying sound which I thought was from the starter engage gear on the left side of the engine. So I remove the cover by undoing the six 5/16" head bolt that holds the cover to the engine. I wasn't expecting oil in there but alas as soon as the cover was completely removed the oil started pouring.

Is it normal to have oil in there or is there something wrong with the engine? The motor runs tops though.

Thanks a lot in advance for any info regarding this.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Some of our members might know, but this forum is for the 2010-2017 CB1100.

Welcome though! I hope you get your answer.

 

[jimgl353_imp]

pretty sure that's normal. whenever you see many bolts placed that close together, there's oil in thar!

take the stator cover for example, only 3 bolts about 3 inches apart if I recall correctly... no oil.

 

[gmmy1515_imp]

Some of our members might know, but this forum is for the 2010-2017 CB1100.

Welcome though! I hope you get your answer.

thanks for the warm welcome.

pretty sure that's normal. whenever you see many bolts placed that close together, there's oil in thar!

take the stator cover for example, only 3 bolts about 3 inches apart if I recall correctly... no oil.

 

[Cormanus]

Welcome gmmy1515. We're pretty friendly, even if you don't have a CB1100.

 

[CB750K1_imp]

The guys on the CB750C/CB900C Forum have all the info you need.

Check it out here: Honda DOHC Customs - 1979 to 1983 DOHC CB750/900/1000/1100 Honda Custom