yeroC
03-27-2007, 03:55 PM
I'm starting to notice a couple drops of what appears to be oil on the
ground that seem to be coming from one or both of the rubber tubes
hanging down on left side under bike. i assume these are some sort
of overflow or condensation lines :idonno ?? It's not alot but it's
making me wonder WTF???
Should i be worried, anyone else notice this??? Any suggestions
would be great!!! thanks
I'll have to check the manual when i get home to see what exactly
these lines are.
roc
pricelister
03-27-2007, 04:18 PM
I had a small puddle of gas under mine over the weekend after a ride.
The bike and full tank of gas started out cold before my ride. I parked it in the sun on my driveway following my spirited ride. The temp was nearly 80 degrees. As it warmed, any liquid in the vent hose was pumped out by the expanding vapor. I was surprised to see this, but considering the conditions, I consider it normal.
You could conceivably have the same situation with oil if any liquid gets in the crankcase vent tube. Any expansion will push it out.
Slide
03-28-2007, 06:07 AM
yeroC - No worries, it's just the overflow. Mine does the same. I just put a small piece of cardboard underneath when parked at home.
It's just a couple of small dark oil spots right?
yeroC
03-28-2007, 03:36 PM
Yeah, just a couple drops. I've never noticed it on the garage floor
at home but i see it on the asphalt ground @ work.
Makes sense what you guys say tho'...As i think about it, it may do
it on the days i fill up(?). Good call pricey and slide!! 8)
I'll keep my eye on the situation but i'm not worried about it. The
bike runs great, oil level remains proper and since it happens to
others it must be normal.
troyohchatter
03-31-2007, 06:10 PM
I filled mine up during a VERY cold morning and rode it 30 miles to work. Even with burning off between a half and 3/4 of a gallon or so, the sun and quick warm up of the day caused the fuel tank to "burp" out the overflow and mark it's territory.
It's normal.