Triumphrat

davecmoc · 08-17-2005, 07:11 PM

I checked my oil tonight and found that it did not have an oil-like consistency. It dripped off the dipstick. Upon closer inspection I detected an odor of gasoline also coming from the dipstick/oil.

I had the bike out a week ago and had zero problems. I didn't even start the bike tonight fearing there is an existing problem.

I've heard of blowing a head gasket and getting antifreeze into the oil..... but the gas is stumping me.

Anyone have an idea?

* Let me add that I have a very small oil leak from the bike (if I left it for two weeks there would only be approximately two drops). I constantly check the oil and it has never been below 1/2 on the XXX area of the dipstick. The drips are found close to the kickstand, about two inches toward the middle of the bike *

[ This message was edited by: davecmoc on 2005-08-17 18:16 ]

portisroads · 08-17-2005, 08:29 PM

as for the oil leak, get a flash light and try to fallow the trail. sounds like it could be coming from the seal behind the front sprocket. as for the gas, i can't think of any reason. i'll ask some people at work tomorrow if they have any idea. i really can't think of anywhere other than the cylinder where gas would have a change to get into the oil. maybe the head somewhere. you would have other problems though if that was the case. check the coolant and see what it looks like.

Joe275 · 08-17-2005, 08:29 PM

engines with high compression can have excessive blowby when left at idle speeds for long periods of time, but i am talking diesels, like 18+:1 compression. small amounts of fuel and air can squeek past the rings and enter the sump. over time the fuel breaks down and thins the oil reducing its ability to properly lube the engine. i have also seen rebuilt engines that don't have the rings offset properly allowing blowby. don't really know if that helps or not, but it makes me look like i know what i'm talking about!
i would personally give the dealer a call on this one!