Water in engine oil.. BE CAREFULL!!

PorterzCustomz · 04-13-2008, 02:47 PM

So like many I pressure wash my bike and clean it off often. Recently I was concerned when I found brownish engine oil indicating water or heavy moisture in the oil. This can be very bad for rod and main bearings. The cause seems to be where the tac cable goes into the engine/tranny. I used clear RVT to seal it up, its pretty important to make sure water does not contaminate the oil. Also make sure the timming mark screw on the magnito cover is tight along with any other possible ways of entrance.

Just thought id share, ride on!

usmc-mustang · 04-13-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PorterzCustomz

The cause seems to be where the speedo cable goes into the engine/tranny. I used clear RVT to seal it up, its pretty important to make sure water does not contaminate the oil. Also make sure the timming mark screw on the magnito cover is tight along with any other possible ways of entrance.

Just thought id share, ride on!

Huh?? the speedo cable goes into the front hub. The only way water could enter the crankcase, if it is promperly sealed, is through the vent tube.

TeamCheap · 04-13-2008, 02:55 PM

Thats why I stand back and have the wand about 3 feet or more away from the bikes when spraying.
I just take a little more time to clean it off is all.

The pressure washers work well but can cause some headaches also.

Great for sticker removal.

TeamCheap · 04-13-2008, 02:56 PM

I figured he was talking about the tach cable if it has a mechanical one ours dont though.

Dragon · 04-13-2008, 03:13 PM

I gently hand wash my bike with a bucket and a sponge.

motohillbilly · 04-13-2008, 03:18 PM

I spray it with simple green and rinse with a hose.

PorterzCustomz · 04-13-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamCheap

I figured he was talking about the tach cable if it has a mechanical one ours dont though.

haha, yea I ment the tac! srry im in a fog today!

PorterzCustomz · 04-13-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamCheap

I figured he was talking about the tach cable if it has a mechanical one ours dont though.

wow.. everyday I find out more and more that is different from the GY-2 I got stuck with instead of my paid for GY5. I hear now some gy5's come with gas gauges too!? :roll:

TeamCheap · 04-13-2008, 03:36 PM

I think a mechanical tach would be more reliable and accurate as ours(electrical) are out of wack in my opinion.

kens97sto171 · 04-13-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc-mustang

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Originally Posted by PorterzCustomz

The cause seems to be where the speedo cable goes into the engine/tranny. I used clear RVT to seal it up, its pretty important to make sure water does not contaminate the oil. Also make sure the timming mark screw on the magnito cover is tight along with any other possible ways of entrance.

Just thought id share, ride on!

Huh?? the speedo cable goes into the front hub. The only way water could enter the crankcase, if it is promperly sealed, is through the vent tube.

He very clearly stated "Tach Cable "

DirtRoadKing · 04-13-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kens97sto171

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Originally Posted by usmc-mustang

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Originally Posted by PorterzCustomz

The cause seems to be where the speedo cable goes into the engine/tranny. I used clear RVT to seal it up, its pretty important to make sure water does not contaminate the oil. Also make sure the timming mark screw on the magnito cover is tight along with any other possible ways of entrance.

Just thought id share, ride on!

Huh?? the speedo cable goes into the front hub. The only way water could enter the crankcase, if it is promperly sealed, is through the vent tube.

He very clearly stated "Tach Cable "

I think that might have been what the edit was about...

SpeedSouth · 04-13-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRoadKing

I think that might have been what the edit was about...

Correct. The quote in the second post shows the original, unedited statement.

I want to hire some bikini clad babes to wash my bike...

red2003 · 04-13-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

I gently hand wash my bike with a bucket and a sponge.

That is a better method. Pressure washers are quick and easy, but they drive water into everything. Bearings, fork seals, etc, don't like water in them.

TeamCheap · 04-13-2008, 07:15 PM

I have seen the china bikes with mechanical tachs and at times wished ours had that style of tachometer.
It's scary that I knew what he meant right off without jumping on him for being wrong.

The more important part was the water getting into the engine.
Power washing these is very bad for them because it is so easy to push water in where it should never go.

yeah I still do it but at a distance with a weak electric power washer and even so it still gets into stuff.

usmc-mustang · 04-14-2008, 01:58 AM

"Last edited by PorterzCustomz on Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:55 pm; edited 1 time in total"

Need not say more.. He corrected it AFTER I made the comment.

04-13-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
PorterzCustomz Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 303	Water in engine oil.. BE CAREFULL!! So like many I pressure wash my bike and clean it off often. Recently I was concerned when I found brownish engine oil indicating water or heavy moisture in the oil. This can be very bad for rod and main bearings. The cause seems to be where the tac cable goes into the engine/tranny. I used clear RVT to seal it up, its pretty important to make sure water does not contaminate the oil. Also make sure the timming mark screw on the magnito cover is tight along with any other possible ways of entrance. Just thought id share, ride on!
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TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Thats why I stand back and have the wand about 3 feet or more away from the bikes when spraying. I just take a little more time to clean it off is all. The pressure washers work well but can cause some headaches also. Great for sticker removal.
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TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I figured he was talking about the tach cable if it has a mechanical one ours dont though.
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Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I gently hand wash my bike with a bucket and a sponge.
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TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I think a mechanical tach would be more reliable and accurate as ours(electrical) are out of wack in my opinion.
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TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I have seen the china bikes with mechanical tachs and at times wished ours had that style of tachometer. It's scary that I knew what he meant right off without jumping on him for being wrong. The more important part was the water getting into the engine. Power washing these is very bad for them because it is so easy to push water in where it should never go. yeah I still do it but at a distance with a weak electric power washer and even so it still gets into stuff.
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usmc-mustang Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seligman, AZ Posts: 107	"Last edited by PorterzCustomz on Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:55 pm; edited 1 time in total" Need not say more.. He corrected it AFTER I made the comment.
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