Herald Classis New Bike Leak *SOLVED*

[Bludoggo]

Hi all,

I took delivery of a new Herald Classic 125 and everything seemed fine with it, this morning I spotted a leak which seems to be coming from a pipe towards the belly of the bike. I am completely new to bikes so what is it? Please see pictures for clarity

On the last picture it's the middle pipe

Thanks!

*solved*

Contacted Herold and they have said it's an "overflow pipe for the fuel system"

Thanks for all the comments

Edited November 14, 2020 by Bludoggo

[raesewell]

Send it back to the dealer.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Have you checked the manual. Sometimes pipes in that area are drainage. What is leaking from it? It doesn't look like oil. It may just be water draining from somewhere like the air filter.

[dynax]

Smell it and feel it, that will give you some indication of what it might be, then trace it backwards to see where it goes, as has been said though, more likely to be a drain for something than an actual leak

[Gerontious]

Have you checked the manual. Sometimes pipes in that area are drainage. What is leaking from it? It doesn't look like oil. It may just be water draining from somewhere like the air filter.

 

Or, if the bike has stood in the rain.. the fuel cap normally has its own drain pipe to carry water away that might get into the fuel.

[fastbob]

It looks like a breather pipe . It's probably just spitting out a bit of assembly oil and condensation . I wouldn't worry about it .

[Bludoggo]

Have you checked the manual. Sometimes pipes in that area are drainage. What is leaking from it? It doesn't look like oil. It may just be water draining from somewhere like the air filter.

 

Hiya, I've checked the manual but it doesn't really give any indication as to what it is. It's not oil but it doesn't smell like water

The brake fluid level is fine so doesn't seem to be connected to that.. I can't see where the pipe goes as it disappears in the centre of the bike right in between the battery and a load of other stuff (technical term). Worth taking to a garage before riding?

[Bludoggo]

Smell it and feel it, that will give you some indication of what it might be, then trace it backwards to see where it goes, as has been said though, more likely to be a drain for something than an actual leak

 

I hope so! only just got the thing haha

[Bludoggo]

Have you checked the manual. Sometimes pipes in that area are drainage. What is leaking from it? It doesn't look like oil. It may just be water draining from somewhere like the air filter.

 

Or, if the bike has stood in the rain.. the fuel cap normally has its own drain pipe to carry water away that might get into the fuel.

 

Bike hasn't been in the rain just yet but that's good to know thank you

[Bludoggo]

It looks like a breather pipe . It's probably just spitting out a bit of assembly oil and condensation . I wouldn't worry about it .

 

ooh I hope so, it doesn't smell like water or anything so that would be the best outcome, thanks