Oil in the airbox

[plowsie]

Bad thing? Was in the base of it, round about where the airbox slides over the top of the carbs. Only on the front though.

[DarrenSV650S]

I think that is to catch dust etc. It's put on the filter

[plowsie]

I think that is to catch dust etc. It's put on the filter
It weren't there last time i had it out lol. Sorry forgot to mention that.

[DarrenSV650S]

Ohh. That's about the extent of my knowledge, sorry lol

[Grinch]

As part of the emission controls and safey the oil blowback for the SV goes back to the airbox, so oil is perfectly normal. Lots is not good, normally means you have over filled your oil.

[Rhys]

Check your oil level, if you over fill it can blow out through the breather.

[Mr Speirs]

I had oil in my airbox when I checked mine. Did a post about it and was assured it was normal.

[plowsie]

Sweet, thanks peeps :D

EDIT: Oh and i did try searching but couldn't see nothing.

[Davido]

Someone been wheelieing have they? Mine used to fill up a treat and **** smoke everywhere.

[Dangerous Dave]

Oil in the airbox is common with SVs, whether wheelied or not, and as long as it is residue or a small amount there is nothing to worry about.

[yorkie_chris]

I think that is to catch dust etc. It's put on the filter

Not with stock filter, and if oil from an aftermarket filter is all inside the airbox you've used way too much.

Bit of oil is fine.