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2012 R1200GSA Leaking Oil

shrpshootr

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I sprung an oil leak this past weekend during a trip. The leak mostly seems to be presenting to the left side of the bike and there are some signs of oil in the airbox. I first thought it could be some blow by after discovering my air filter was extremely nasty. I changed the air filter and topped off the oil level. Unfortunately the problem continued throughout the trip. I really think it is happening at higher, sustained RPM's, but I am not certain of it. I'm not losing a ton of oil, but it is enough that it is collecting on the skid plate and dripping to the ground. I am just short of removing the gas tank and airbox to see if I can pinpoint the leak and I wanted to go ahead and share what I know so far to see if anyone here has encountered something similar. I have attached pics of what I can see at this point. Thanks in advance!
 

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I'd start by checking that big banjo bolt at the bottom on the left side. Looks like the oil might be originating near there.

EDIT: and it looks like it's coming from higher, too. You'll probably end up pulling some stuff off.
 
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