Starter idle gears..XBR

[pete]

Just thought i would check the state of play inside the starter idle gears,as i undone the bolts, a grey oil-petrol mix sept out around the casing? As the cover seems to have never been off before and not wanting a bigger problem, i let the worst drain out and put the bolts back in.The cover seems bl@#dy hard to shift. Any idea whats going on in there?



                                                                                                                  Cheers Pete.

[guest833]

I'm $hit on diagnosing but if you need any parts give me a shout

John

[pete]

Cheers bud! I'm thinking it may be rain water etc leaking in past the starter motor?

[guest833]

Probably-

I think i leave this one to the more experienced engine guys.

Cheers 

[Bojer]

FWIW I took the cover off my gears to take them out, as the clutch has failed , and the oil in mine was grey in colour .

 The oil in the tank is nice and clean looking so suspect that in the idler gear area it does not get much of a "flow" of oil and the old oil emusifies as it sits there ?

Will take the motor off at a later date but trying to stop the tank leaking now................

[pete]

Hi Bojer, same thing in mind.The oil seems clear enough in the engine,was wondering if the lube was supposed to circulate and refresh? Will need to do an oil change soon,when the weather allows.

[guest833]

Will take the motor off at a later date but trying to stop the tank leaking now................

I have a tank if you get stuck-

I bought an xbr and rode it back from Edinburgh to Derby a few months back. It needs paint and is a bit flaky inside but there was no leaks

John (Derby way)

[Bojer]

Thanks John might have to take you up on that if the epoxy putty doesnt hold !

Would you consider posting as I am near Bedford so about 80 miles off ?

Just trying to bottom out the basic problems with the bike at the minute but getting there

[guest833]

Replied on other posting-

Just to say give us a ring

John

07990 810934

[pete]

Easily confused asked my daughter who,highlighted, googled,found in 10 secs what FWIW was? Was it worth the humiliation?

[guest833]

Don't worry I didn't know what it meant either!! 40+ that's me!!

I have just googled it now FWIW........

For What It's Worth !!

[Bojer]

Sorry - me bad ! 

Just demonstrating that I have moved on from TLA s ..................

oh yes sorry , Three Letter Acronyms 

Good to find a forum that is not infested "wiv txt speek tho innit?" 

PS according to my maths I should make 49 this year so there 

[guest564]

The emulsion is usual caused by condensation, too many short trips not allowing the engine to warm up fully. A comnmon problem with that type of piggy back starter.