Inner Primary Leak

[KeepingItAlive!]

I have a very small inner primary leak on a 2006 BDM Pitbull. Has a Baker 6 Spd. Any idea on costs to put a new bearing in? I am looking for a ball-park before I call mechanic (probably Stroker in DFW). Thanks a lot.

 

[HMAN]

Welcome from Kansas. Bearing is around $40-50. Labor is what it is.

 

[SKOGDOG]

Bearing seal maybe, but hopefully not the bearing. Also could be a seep from the starter motor. Once I had a transmission output seal seeping and the oil ran downhill across the frame with the bike leaning on the kickstand and spotted the floor under the primary. Clean t up real good and try to pin it down.

 

[mleach72]

I have a very small inner primary leak on a 2006 BDM Pitbull. Has a Baker 6 Spd. Any idea on costs to put a new bearing in? I am looking for a ball-park before I call mechanic (probably Stroker in DFW). Thanks a lot.

How much fluid are you putting in the primary? The manual says 1 quart, but that can cause leaks and starter problems. Most run 20 oz. I had an open primary put on my bike because I got tired of fixing a primary leak every other year. Later on, I found out that it was probably too much oil causing the leaks.

 

[blacktopper]

I have a very small inner primary leak on a 2006 BDM Pitbull. Has a Baker 6 Spd. Any idea on costs to put a new bearing in? I am looking for a ball-park before I call mechanic (probably Stroker in DFW). Thanks a lot.
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I have a very small inner primary leak on a 2006 BDM Pitbull. Has a Baker 6 Spd. Any idea on costs to put a new bearing in? I am looking for a ball-park before I call mechanic (probably Stroker in DFW). Thanks a lot.

try to locate the leak , is it leaking around the starter or where the crankshaft goes thru the primary?

 

[KeepingItAlive!]

How much fluid are you putting in the primary? The manual says 1 quart, but that can cause leaks and starter problems. Most run 20 oz. I had an open primary put on my bike because I got tired of fixing a primary leak every other year. Later on, I found out that it was probably too much oil causing the leaks.

1 qrt like the maual said. But 1 qrt exactly. I'll take like 4 to 6 tablespoons out and watch it. Thanks for the tip!

 

[mleach72]

It's a well known problem with the 05-11 dogs. The primary can actually be run dry. The oil is just there to lube the chain. A full quart causes pressure problems in the primary. I would try that before tearing things apart.

 

[KeepingItAlive!]

It's a well known problem with the 05-11 dogs. The primary can actually be run dry. The oil is just there to lube the chain. A full quart causes pressure problems in the primary. I would try that before tearing things apart.

Thank you very much. I'm learning the history on these bikes. I'm not surprised about the pressure issues. Thanks for the added info sir.

 

[kickstart]

Some of the early models did not have a vent on the inner primary does yours have one? Primary = 22 OZ ATF Type F

 

[KeepingItAlive!]

Some of the early models did not have a vent on the inner primary does yours have one? Primary = 22 OZ ATF Type F

Thank you @kickstart . I'm not sure if there is a vent but i will definitely look into this. I have the book of CAD drawings of all the parts and systems of the bike. I'll also have Strokers confirm before they dig into anything. Thanks!

 

[Mr. Wright]

Thank you @kickstart . I'm not sure if there is a vent but i will definitely look into this. I have the book of CAD drawings of all the parts and systems of the bike. I'll also have Strokers confirm before they dig into anything. Thanks!

They should know about the 22ozs of fluid in those slim primaries, but remind them and tell them where you heard it.