I have a 1985 suzuki rm80 dirt bike and I got water in oil I put a new water pump on it and just had motor rebuild it's still getting water in oil what to do

Fork Oil Capacity is 359 ml 1997 Suzuki RM 80 front fork questions No manual just got the bike

Inside the cylinder? That's the head gasket leaking, if it's in the bottom end clutch side the water pump seal is leaking

can usually be done at cable, or have to go into where the cable connects to trans, usually a screw on it prop the bike up and go from there

Hey Michelle,,
This is something that will have to be looked into.. Sounds like the clutch may not be working.. it won't engage/disengage..(the clutch plates are stuck together - a common thing when older bikes sit for a while!!).. this will require the right side cover to be removed, the clutch cover plate removed, the clutch plates(fiber and metal) to be removed, then cleaned, oiled and everything re-installed in reverse order..with a new side cover gasket..

You MIGHT be able to put the bike in gear.. then try to push it (engine not running) with the clutch lever pulled in and get the clutch plates to break loose (seen this work a couple times)..
You SHOULD be able to push the bike(engine not running) in gear with the clutch lever pulled in!!!

Please rate as helpful.. thanks!

Suzuki RM50 RM60 RM80 RM100 RM125 RM250 RM370 RM400 Repair Manual 1975 1981

water pump seal needs replaced

50/50 anti-freeze and distilled water. Use only dex-cool style anti-freeze with no silica particles. Regular anti-freeze with silica can damage the ceramic washers found in some motorcycle water pumps.

I would go for the water pump seal first, it is an easy fix. Pull the left case cover and there it is. You will of course have to take the water pump cover off and all the plumbing that goes with it. Be sure that when you put the new water pump seal in not to put any lubricant like oil or grease on it. This is a ceramic seal and oil or grease on it will ruin it. There is also a spring in there that keeps pressure on the seal so replace that as well. You will see what is there when you get it apart. Replace any corroded/rusted parts. Take a good look at the impeller and make sure it is 100% while you are in there. Sometimes these will break loose from the shaft. If you have any questions about it replace it. If after that you still have water in the oil it would be a head or base gasket I am thinking requiring an adult to intervene, a qualified Ducati mechanic.