I have a 2012 with less than 3k miles on it. I noticed a slight sheen of oil directly below the EOP, cleaned it off and went for a ride. When I came back there was more than before and I'm almost certain its coming from the EOP. Anyone had this issue?
Being a 12 model it should still be under warranty. I would just take it to my dealership to let them check it all over.
Yep. My 2010 did the same thing. I bought a tube of Honda sealant off ebay...it was about £20 I think. (It mentions which sealant to use in the workshop manual, I haven't got time at the moment but I'll have a look later) Remove the wire. Then unscrew the inner switch. then unscrew the outer hollow bolt. Clean the old sealant off the hollow bolt, make sure it's nice and dry. Apply a thin(ish) film of new sealant on the hollow bolt and screw it back in. Do the same with the switch itself, Re-attach the wire and Bob's your uncle. 10 minute job. I wouldn't bother taking it to a dealer.
Thanks guys, this is what I did. No actual torque spec for that specific bolt however it's fairly tight. If you download the manual you'll see what I mean about not being able to find the torque spec for that bolt. I would say between 30 and 40 ft lbs. The dealer couldn't even tell me for sure. The EOP swich is 9 ft lbs, but the base bolt is what was leaking on mine. I took it out cleaned the threads, put some Teflon tape on it (manual calls for special Honda sealant 1207B. ), but Teflon tape has never failed me yet. Got it back together let it run for 15 min and not leaks. It would leak after 2 mins before so I think I'm good. 10 minute job after you get over being afraid of messing up.
Yes it was the outer bolt that was leaking on mine. I searched for hours for torque specs but as you say, there are none. Well done anyway.
I have a 2011 bike on a 2012 plate and this happens to me on a forum ride out, I took it to Grantham Honda telling them that I think it's the oil presure switch, the said no it's the engine casing and because the bike was laid on it side 2000 ago it was not under warranty , it still leaked so they resealed the oil pressure switch which also would not be covered under warranty for the same reasons. Do it yourself mate, they will blame you anyway.
