21 SFV4S oil leak

JJD SFV4S · Oct 16, 2021

Hey all! I got my 21 V4S 3 months ago. Did the first service myself and changed the oil. Let it drain overnight and filled it up meticulously. Level sits just below the top line in the site window. However, now that I’m getting on it a bit more (still haven’t gone above 8k RPMs), I seem to have a leak in the rear seal I believe. It’s clean around the oil filter cover and washer. Attached are some pics. Leak is on the left side basically behind the kickstand joint. It appears to be leaking down into the exhaust cover as well. It wreaked of burnt oil after I rode it 70 miles yesterday and dripped at some point overnight as you can see in the pic. It is obviously still under warranty and I plan to take it in on Tuesday but any ideas? Any others had something like this happen? Worrisome? Thanks for any input in advance!!

JDJ · Oct 16, 2021

See here: https://www.ducati.ms/threads/engine-oil-leaking-2021-streetfighter-v4s.738488/#post-7170343

Same issue. Was the water pump.

JJD SFV4S · Oct 16, 2021

I saw that thread. My leak is further back and down. Around the pump and in the “V” is completely clean so I didn’t think it was that. Could be wrong though. And it has a pretty distinct burning oil odor. I would think coolant would smell different but I could be mistaken - never had any coolants leaks before. But then again this is my first Duc. Had an H2 for 4 years with 260hp and 20k miles before this and zero issues.

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