[dlduchon]

My 2009 Ninja 250 has a bad oil leak from the the left side stator wires. The oil drips out of the wires while running or stopped. I pulled off the cover and put on a new gasket and cleaned and sealed up the wire area with black RTV silicone (at least I thought I did). It still leaks the same. Could it be a crank seal on the stator side? I am not sure how much oil is supposed to be in the stator area. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Tyler33]

I think you are supposed to use silicone sealant rather than the gasket maker. Not sure if that would make a difference though.

 

[dlduchon]

I tried clear silicone sealant rather than black RTV silicone gasket maker and I am letting it dry a day before I fill it with oil. This time I cleaned off all of the prior silicone off the rubber grommet, and tried to be very thorough in cleaning and applying the silicone. I did realize that the stator/alternator area is supposed to have oil in it.

 

[keeanl123]

I tried clear silicone sealant rather than black RTV silicone gasket maker and I am letting it dry a day before I fill it with oil. This time I cleaned off all of the prior silicone off the rubber grommet, and tried to be very thorough in cleaning and applying the silicone. I did realize that the stator/alternator area is supposed to have oil in it.

How did that work out for you I'm having the same problem on my 08

 

[bigbadbass]

Want to permanently stop the wicking action? Rewire the stator output wires using non-insulated butt connectors soldered on the ends to prevent any capillary action. See reference pic #1 of my (2 wire) stator. I also chose to increase the wire size to 12AWG from the tiny, undersized yellow wire (see pic #2)
12-13 years onward....no issues, wicking or charging (using a Mosfet regulator)