I think Panzerphill is spot on, this is condensation caused by running the engine for short periods and is normal under those circumstances and not an issue, as for the correct oil to use it is best to refer to the manual and use the oil most suited to the ambient temperature the bike is used in. As for oil brands and price, the grade of the oil is the important thing not necessarily the brand any reputable brand of the correct grade should suffice. And if possible change the filter at the same time there is no point filtering new oil through old dirt in your old filter. Hope this is of some help.
Deleted account 210609001
Registered user
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2003
- Messages
- 29
- Reaction score
- 7
I agree with the two posts above - it's emulsified oil, where moisture has mixed with the oil. Get the engine hot enough and the moisture will eventually boil off.
If I had any doubt about what's in the engine, I wouldn't bother with flushing oil. Remnants are going to remain in there and the while it probably won't do any damage it certainly wont do any good. I would change the oil for cheap 20w50, take the bike for a good run to get everything nice and hot. Then change the oil and the filter to put proper quality oil in.
(I've used flushing oil on older bikes and bikes I thought had not had oil changed regularly. It certainly helped get the sludge out.)
Not having a socket for the oil filter is a poor reason not to change it. They're hardly expensive.
If I had any doubt about what's in the engine, I wouldn't bother with flushing oil. Remnants are going to remain in there and the while it probably won't do any damage it certainly wont do any good. I would change the oil for cheap 20w50, take the bike for a good run to get everything nice and hot. Then change the oil and the filter to put proper quality oil in.
(I've used flushing oil on older bikes and bikes I thought had not had oil changed regularly. It certainly helped get the sludge out.)
Not having a socket for the oil filter is a poor reason not to change it. They're hardly expensive.
stilgar
Guest
it's not abut money...
it's about finding the key...
it's not like in bucharest is a shop around the corner where i can find such a key....
tomorow i will borow a key from a friend and change the filter
it's about finding the key...
it's not like in bucharest is a shop around the corner where i can find such a key....
tomorow i will borow a key from a friend and change the filter
Hi, Having been to Bucharest, I can understand your problem.
Here is a cheap and easy answer.
Before you put the new filter on, glue a suitable sized nut onto the bottom of the filter cover. I will find a picture and post it up later.
Then the filter is easy to take off next time, using a standard spanner.
You will need very strong glue! If you can't get any in Bucharest, put your name and address on a post here and I will post you some from England. It's easy to buy here and only a few EURO...have it as a gift. It will last several years.
Really, I wouldn't worry about the oil changes too much. Just ride, use and use service the bike exactly as it says in the rider's manual and it will be OK, honestly.
stilgar
Guest
thank's for the tip.
i manged to find a key...
i manged to find a key...
thank's for the tip.
i manged to find a key...
That's great.
I found the picture anyway.
Go to: http://www.r1200gs.info/misc/toolkit.html and scroll down the page.
It's the best article on what tools to have / borrow / make, and good cheap tips, that I know of.
stilgar
Guest
ok i've done it
the new oil is in place
the new oil is in place
