Thin oil?

Major_Grooves · The Doctor Joined: 10 May 2002 Karma :

My bike (1995 Honda CB500) has been sounding entirely "right" lately.

I checked the oil last night, and I'm not sure if I was being paranoid but I thought the oil seemed too runny. It kind of dripped off the dip-stick thingy too quickly for my liking (this was after a 5-10min ride). Is this possible? Is there some problem that can make the oil seem too runny or am I just imagining it because I am a bit paranoid? There seemed to be enough oil there. I'm also not sure if the colour of the oil was right but that is more likely to be my paranoia. I haven't checked the oil level for a couple of months and I think the last time it was changed was December but I've not done that many miles since then.

Any ideas?
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Ian (GPX) · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

5 - 10 min ride will have heated the oil, it will be runny like water.

bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

If its making new rattles you may just need to go round nipping up nuts n bolts with your spanners!
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Major_Grooves · The Doctor Joined: 10 May 2002 Karma :

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

The oil is fine.

On a bike there are lots of little bits to make a rattle. You'll become aware of the problem when the rattling bit drops off and your bike stops.

bumper · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Apr 2004 Karma :

We had the same problem with our bandit turned out that the carbs were over fuelling and was pushing petrol past the seals......

We had the carbs reset and bobs your uncle problem solved......