Shadow Star

Well I looked at it again today in better light and while the casting isn't pretty there is no definable crack. I have considered changing to a heavier oil like 20W50 which is not bad for a bike here in hot Texas. But am still confused on how oil is leaking past the oring in the first place. And also why the WIX oil filter doesnt fit. Thanks for all the advice, keep it coming I really need to fix this problem.

Well I checked and no o'ring for the bolts is needed. However I did notice one thing. I keep asking how is the oil getting past the o'ring and leaking out, then I looked at the indside of the case really good and what I thought was just bad casting could possibly be a crack. Not really sure tho. If there is a crack that would explain how oil is getting past the o'ring and leaking out of the case. The more I look at this case the more I realize what a crappy casting it is. I think there may possibly be a fissure in the casting that is letting oil seep through. Question, what is the best way to solder or seal a possible crack with this type of metal and casting?

I will check that out. Thanks!

No cracks.

Ok, well I just got a 2000 V Star 650 and it is leaking oil from the right side cover. I bought a wix 24936 oil filter with o'ring hoping that would fix the leak. When I pulled the old filter I eyeballed it next to the new one. The Wix is taller than the one that was in there. So just for a test I put the new one in and it seems too tall. The cover doesn't sit flush against the engine. Then I replaced the o'ring and put the old filter back in a put the cover back on and took it for a ride. Still leaking. I'm lost here guys. I dont know how oil is getting past the o'ring and leaking out of the case cover. Any help is much needed, I really don't want to ride it while oil is leaking down the side of it.