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by martync
15 Mar 2004, 20:43
Forum: Technical
Topic: water in engine maybe
Replies: 4
Views: 4607

water

thanks chaps for the water theories on where the water could be coming from. Is the oil breather actually welded to the frame if so ive not seen this, I thought it was the black rubber pipe coming from the centre of the engine down to underneath the shock???? if it could be this it's not a lot, also...
by martync
15 Mar 2004, 08:46
Forum: Technical
Topic: water in engine maybe
Replies: 4
Views: 4607

water in engine maybe

I may have asked this before but can't find the post. I'm about to do my clutch and so have the side off the engine. when i pull the oil cap off, in the centre there is a white sludge which suggests water in the oil. where can this have been caused? is there a seal somewhere or is it normal (condens...
by martync
07 Mar 2004, 09:35
Forum: Technical
Topic: OIL seals
Replies: 2
Views: 3288

OIL seals

my bike is leaking from the left hand side of the engine, i figure it must be the drive seal or the seal which is on the gear leaver, are these easy to replace? also gear changes aren't the easyest, seems I have to force them in rather than a gear just sliping into gear, does my clutch need replacin...
by martync
24 Feb 2004, 17:59
Forum: Technical
Topic: very new to 2 strokes
Replies: 4
Views: 4608

2 stroke newby sort off

yeah i went through all those paranoid moments about the noises etc, all off roaders seem to do it, 4 stroke singles a lot more. Ive come to a conclusion, just ride it and if it's got a problem it will stop or blow up. Then fix it and repeat till it happens again. clean and lube etc. There cheap eno...
by martync
19 Feb 2004, 17:57
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedo fixable?
Replies: 1
Views: 2662

Speedo fixable?

My speedo unit seems to work (electrics) all except the most important thing- measuring how fast your going. I've just bought a new cable and taken of the gear at the wheel. I spun the wheel and the cable moves so it must be the actual speedo. Are these repairable or is there a common fault which te...