Moisture in Oil

[motoman]

Makes me thankful to be livin' where I do.........none of these moisture problems exist with the drier climate, neither internal or externally. Just polish the nice original chrome all up occassionally, fill up the non rusty tank, and twist the righ thand hard...........wa-la, XSheaven.........yeppers.

[BLUEJEEPLAB]

Succubus, Is your last name McGiver?

[Snow]

What happens to the stoichemetric ratio when you hist 4 atm below the water surface?

[BLUEJEEPLAB]

On any other bike, the idea is to let go before you hit 2 ATM, but with the value of the XS, all attempts should be made to stay with the bike to facilitate recovery. There are always decpmpression chambers and major medical insurance....

[skids]

Those depths are beyond recreational diving!

Originally posted by Snow
What happens to the stoichemetric ratio when you hist 4 atm below the water surface?

[Brent]

water in oil

Originally posted by ZXDavid
One thing that causes that is starting your bike up once in while and not riding it but just running it in the garage. You get condensation buildup because the oil doesnt get hot enough long enough to cook off the moisture. Its better not to start your bike at all if you dont plan on riding it for at least 30 minutes. Keep the battery charged and stabil in the fuel and when you do get ready to ride its ready for you. I used to be of the mind that if I started the bike up in the winter and warm it up I was helping it. After pulling the clutch apart because it finaly stuck so bad I couldnt break it loose I discovered that all the steel plates were rusted. It then dawned on me what had happened. If you dont start the engine you wont generate the condensation to begin with.

I have had a small amount of moisture like this. Jusyt changed oil, followed above advice except no stabil & more riding, No further problem.

I checked my final drive and found it filled past full to overflowing with milky looking oil. Any one else ever get this? It sure seemed like more than a little condensation.

I was baffeled and incredulous. Could it have something to do with the heavy rain i rode in? Maybe several river crossings with no bridges, low water fords. Drain & change, no problem so far.

[motoman]

Too much humidity down there Brent!...............You ride and it all gets hot, then as it cools the moisture is drawn in..............

[Brent]

Originally posted by motoman
Too much humidity down there Brent!...............You ride and it all gets hot, then as it cools the moisture is drawn in..............

Humidity... Yes. I have been leaving a light bulb on in the garage just to warm and dry the air.


Sounds like I should ride in Colorado more.

Thanks for great Idea.

Brent in Ga

[motoman]

Riding in Colo...............good idea!................Sunny, 50degrees,..........but a little humid at 37percent