have i got a problem with my oil?

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

i changed the oil and filter about 150 miles ago and today when looking though the oil view window it looked a little white? is becouse the weather is cold and damp?

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

It goes white because there is water in the oil. That's not necessarily too bad a problem - maybe you've done a lot of short runs and the oil hasn't had a chance to get properly to temperature. Quite often this can be solved for taking the bike up for a nice long run.

irving · Traffic Copper Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Karma :

Zimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

Any clue as to what bike etc?

As above, it's likely to just be condensation, getting the oil good and hot should help. If you have an oil cooler fitted, blanking the oil radiator off helps to keep the oil temperature up to a point where the condensation burns off.

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Emulsification Wink

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3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

its a bandit but its new oil

irving · Traffic Copper Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Karma :

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

cheers