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#21
03-05-2021, 11:42 AM
Had me a Mandalorian did. Baby carriage I was in. Embarrassed I was.
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#22
03-05-2021, 12:56 PM
(03-05-2021, 11:42 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Had me a Mandalorian did. Baby carriage I was in. Embarrassed I was.

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#23
03-05-2021, 05:59 PM
(03-05-2021, 06:03 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Looking at the level is fickle at best. Is the ground level side to side/ front to back. Was the engine warmed up enough? Was it warmed up too much? Was it then allowed to drain long enough or drained too long? Is it the same for a 30 wt oil, a 40 weight oil? A dinosaur oil? A synthetic oil? Does it really make a difference to the motor if the sight glass is full? If the level is at upper level marked on the case? The lower level as marked in the case? Anywhere in between the levels marked on the case? How much would it have to be over or under filled to be detrimental to the motor?

Does anyone follow the instructions for checking oil level as described in the owners manual to the letter?

Have to ever heard of an oil related motor failure on a modern motorcycle?

Of course we'd all love to have the perfect oil level in the motor before every start up. Is that even possible?

I think most oil related insecurities are self created.

Totally agree, way too much anxiety out there on oil change intervals etc.
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#24
03-05-2021, 08:39 PM
(03-05-2021, 07:42 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Strong the RLETs are. On the handlebars mounted they are. See the oil sight glass—they cannot.

And knew better I thought you did.
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#25
03-19-2021, 09:41 PM
I’ve noticed that the engine top leaks some oil. Initially I thought it’s condensation, and was just wiping it out. I’m sure it’s oil now.

https://youtu.be/iCLzrYIqgl4

I got to a dealer this morning and they told me to change a gasket, which is about £50 + labour. The bike is relatively new, I wonder why it happened.
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03-19-2021, 09:46 PM
(03-19-2021, 09:41 PM)mrded_imp Wrote: I’ve noticed that the engine top leaks some oil. Initially I thought it’s condensation, and was just wiping it out. I’m sure it’s oil now.

https://youtu.be/iCLzrYIqgl4

I got to a dealer this morning and they told me to change a gasket, which is about £50 + labour. The bike is relatively new, I wonder why it happened.

Less common these days I reckon, but I remember that was common on inline-4s back in the early 1980s. I just rode until there was another reason to lift up the engine cover, unless of course your pants were getting oiled - which sometimes happened. Dodgy
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03-19-2021, 10:13 PM
Has the valve cover ever been off? I don’t see any sealant at the end cap. Going to leak there unless applied in accordance with the manual. Or the gasket was pinched or something.

Is the other side showing any sign of leaking?
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03-20-2021, 04:10 AM
(03-19-2021, 10:13 PM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Has the valve cover ever been off? I don’t see any sealant at the end cap. Going to leak there unless applied in accordance with the manual. Or the gasket was pinched or something.

Is the other side showing any sign of leaking?

Yes, the oil is on both sides. It’s hard to say if it leaks from one place, looks like all around the engine.
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03-20-2021, 04:33 AM
The only way to fix it is to open it up. I’d change the gasket and apply sealant in the places the manual says for the end caps and that should do it.
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03-20-2021, 06:03 AM
I'd clean well with degreaser spray, let dry. Check the tq on the valve cover bolts (properly- with a tq wrench) then ride and see what happens.
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