Condensation inside oil window

Hi all had the new bike for two weeks its everthing I hoped for.

However one query got what looks like condensation inside oil view window its white in colour, oil is clean and no coolent loss. Suspect it might be that I do short runs to work the engine not getting up to full temp. Been on a couple of long runs it seems to disappear. Then re appear after a couple of short runs. Have I got anthing to worry about. Thanks for any help on this.

 

My Ducati did this all the time, it seems to be normal and the short runs aren't long enough to heat the oil up and get the condensation out.

 

Get bike hot, remove oil filler cap, leave open to vent out any excess moisture for 5-10 min at a time.

 

Thanks for the info Guys will do what u say. I didnt think it was to much to worry about. Just about to go for a very loooong ride.

 

Sounds like the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) isn't working. If the crankcase isn't venting it can cause this as well as other problems.

 

Hi, eddievalleytrailer is this easy to rectify as my mechanic skills leave a lot to be desired or will leaving the oil filler cap of for a few mins as suggested after a run slove the problem. Thanks for your input

 

A vacuum line connects to the pcv valve allowing the vapor to be sucked out of the crankcase. I'm not sure where it is on your bike, but look for a large vacuum line going to a valve on the top of the engine. Those valves can get stopped up, or the vacuum line could have fell off. There should also be a line going from the engine to the air cleaner. Make sure it is clear. Look at a Clymer manual for the exact location of the valve and how it works. If you get high case pressure, it could cause an array of problems like yours, and oil leaks.

 

Thanks eddievalleyrtailer, for your help. I will do what u suggest

 

condensation is what you got, as all others have said,just give the bike a good thrash'in,works for me:biggrin: but be carefull though...

 

Thanks Ian for your reply sorry about being late replying but as you may have heard had a few problems in Good Old Gloucester,like floods no drinking water and power. I even haven`t got enough water to clean the Bike !!!!

Once again thanks to u all for your help and replys

Barry