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Old 30-03-10, 05:17 PM   #1
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So I noticed after taking the bike out for a very quick spin today that the oil level window showed a slight 'top' of white on the top of the regular oil. As a noob this has me worried. I've done a check of the forums and I'm lead to believe it's probably NOT the head gasket because there's no smoke coming out the **** end. I've also taken the radiator cap off and checked that there's no white gunk in there and it's all good. The only thing I have noticed is the oil level might be too high at the moment, not filling the entire window but above the full line.

It's so darn hard to check accurately imo, I mean I can do the whole bending down and lifting the biking up but finding somewhere level enough for me to be SURE the reading is correct is a pain. Anyway, I digress. Most of the oil itself looks fine, browny black and fairly transluscent (oil change done <500 miles ago).

The bike is left outside all the time and when I use it (tends to be the weekends only at the mo) she usually gets ridden for at least 40 minutes on fast roads.
So what should I do next? Drain some oil? Change the oil? Take it to a mechanic? Stop worrying so much?
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Old 30-03-10, 05:52 PM   #2
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just realised this is in the wrong section. If a mod could move it that would be grand
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Old 30-03-10, 05:54 PM   #3
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Has the bike been stood for a while? Water can condense and get in the oil if it has - an Italian Tuneup should sort it if that's the case.
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Old 30-03-10, 05:55 PM   #4
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Its also a result of doing lots of short journeys. Normally a good trick is to take it for a decent long run.
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Old 30-03-10, 05:55 PM   #5
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Only been stood since Saturday. Italian Tuneup?
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Old 30-03-10, 06:38 PM   #6
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Had the same problem with my Honda..mechanic said was fine and it tends to happen on short journeys
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Old 30-03-10, 06:51 PM   #7
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Yeah it's just the condensation mixing with the oil and emulsifying. Nothing to worry about, just take it for a good run somewhere if you're that worried about it.
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Old 30-03-10, 07:29 PM   #8
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