Exhaust drip?

[Cdogger]

Hey guys as I was testing the bike I noticed that a few drops of oil came out of the exhaust pipe where there is clamp (right before the muffler's) and that when I turn the bike off sometimes the oil light comes on. I am kind of concerned. Does anyone know what could be causing this?

[docc]

The oil light should come on after shutdown.

 

But an oil drip from the exhaust? Dunno about that.

[footgoose]

it's gotta be blowing by somewhere. rings or valve guides? the bike sat unused for a while, yes? I'd just keep an eye on it for awhile. see what develops. Any smoke at start, or while giving it a good rev?

[O2 V11]

Not sure if this of any help but I get an ugly blackish discharge on my exhaust in a similar position to yours which is just sooty water on a cold start. Just water condensing from the exhaust running down the inside of the pipe and escaping where the pipe is slotted at the end. Really ugly but harmless.

Rob

[Cdogger]

Not sure if this of any help but I get an ugly blackish discharge on my exhaust in a similar position to yours which is just sooty water on a cold start. Just water condensing from the exhaust running down the inside of the pipe and escaping where the pipe is slotted at the end. Really ugly but harmless.

Rob

I think this must be it. I touched it with finger and it's not thick enough to be oil. It's also black and I just changed the oil so it can't be from the engine. Its about 50° here right now so it's definitely cold.

[Cdogger]

There is a little smoke when revving but I think it's just because of the cold.

[Cdogger]

Do you guys know where I can find some touch up paint? I need red and grey.

[fotoguzzi]

Do you guys know where I can find some touch up paint? I need red and grey.

I used nail polish

[Chuck]

^^^^^ me, too.

[docc]

 

Not sure if this of any help but I get an ugly blackish discharge on my exhaust in a similar position to yours which is just sooty water on a cold start. Just water condensing from the exhaust running down the inside of the pipe and escaping where the pipe is slotted at the end. Really ugly but harmless.

Rob

I think this must be it. I touched it with finger and it's not thick enough to be oil. It's also black and I just changed the oil so it can't be from the engine. Its about 50° here right now so it's definitely cold.

 

Sounds like she would benefit from a good long run at operating temperature. When was the last time the bike covered some miles and stayed really warm?

[Cdogger]

It's been 4 years since it's driven anywhere. I think I will just run it in my garage when I get home from school today and do my homework while keeping an eye on it.

[Chuck]

It's been 4 years since it's driven anywhere. I think I will just run it in my garage when I get home from school today and do my homework while keeping an eye on it.

Not really a good idea..

[docc]

 

It's been 4 years since it's driven anywhere. I think I will just run it in my garage when I get home from school today and do my homework while keeping an eye on it.

Not really a good idea..

 

+ 1 !

 

Be patient and get it ready for that maiden voyage. It'll be worth it!

[Cdogger]

Hey guys I'm noticing a ticking noise that's coming from the engine or nearby. It ticks every time a cylinder fires.

[docc]

Could be normal valve train noise. Have you adjusted the valves?

 

Otherwise, run it in the dark and look for electrical arcing from the spark plug wires.