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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Oil Leak
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<blockquote data-quote="Colin" data-source="post: 135621" data-attributes="member: 1953"><p>If you can source them, use different coloured oils (but correct grades) in engine, gearbox and chaincase. Leaks may then be traceable to each oil container. This is not infallible for obvious reasons, but has worked for me in the past.</p><p>Some 65 years ago when I was a clueless, penniless, new motorcyclist, a wise old mechanic at my local garage told me (probably whilst fixing my most recent attempt at "servicing" {or "butchering" perhaps more appropriate} my long suffering bike) "Oil is cheaper than metal, son" meaning if you are losing a bit of oil top it up, before something breaks/seizes. I now try not to worry too much about oil leaks.</p><p></p><p>Probably the above entirely irrelevant to your enquiry, but it did remind me of "George" who freely gave me so many wise words about bikes, engines servicing etc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Colin, post: 135621, member: 1953"] If you can source them, use different coloured oils (but correct grades) in engine, gearbox and chaincase. Leaks may then be traceable to each oil container. This is not infallible for obvious reasons, but has worked for me in the past. Some 65 years ago when I was a clueless, penniless, new motorcyclist, a wise old mechanic at my local garage told me (probably whilst fixing my most recent attempt at "servicing" {or "butchering" perhaps more appropriate} my long suffering bike) "Oil is cheaper than metal, son" meaning if you are losing a bit of oil top it up, before something breaks/seizes. I now try not to worry too much about oil leaks. Probably the above entirely irrelevant to your enquiry, but it did remind me of "George" who freely gave me so many wise words about bikes, engines servicing etc [/QUOTE]
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