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It's out of the shed and in the sunshine :) 8 years 3 months ago #13781

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One concern before I ride properly. The oil window has turned milky after 20 mins running, I put fresh oil in but didn't do the filter so am hoping its some moisture left over from before the work, I don't want it to be the water pump still leaking internally with the drainhole blocked with a stray bit of sealer but that can be checked if I need to, definately don't want it to be the new head gasket failed or a crack somewhere in the engine. I keep imagining the worst until I know its 100 pcent ,will get a new filter and change again, maybe flush with cheap oil ,is there any flushing agent I can safely use to make sure its all clean inside?
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It's out of the shed and in the sunshine :) 8 years 3 months ago #13782

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Give her another ride and see, you may just be driving some moisture out of the engine, it should clear up if that's the case.

If the problem still persists you can pull the valve cover and inspect for coolant. Defiantly ride it again with fresh oil.
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It's out of the shed and in the sunshine :) 8 years 3 months ago #13783

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check your oil is staying at the same level.
gently undo the sump plug a little and see what weeps out, maybe a few drops of water.
put a block of wood under the back wheel and then put the bike on the side stand
that should lean it over enough to take the clutch cover off and clean the window
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It's out of the shed and in the sunshine :) 8 years 3 months ago #13784

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Yep, ta, have just ordered a couple of filters and will get some cheap oil in and will give it a few runs,fingers crossed it clears.
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It's out of the shed and in the sunshine :) 8 years 3 months ago #13785

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kwak1261 wrote: check your oil is staying at the same level.


Yeah this ^^^^^^^

Water leaking into your crankcase will increase you oil level.

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It's out of the shed and in the sunshine :) 8 years 3 months ago #13788

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Mine does that after a short run, especially if it's not been run for a couple of weeks. Give it a good brisk run along the motorway and it'll be fine. :cheer:
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