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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: pete on March 23, 2010, 07:49:12 PM

Title: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: pete on March 23, 2010, 07:49:12 PM
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.

















Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: guest833 on March 23, 2010, 08:04:54 PM

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

John
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: pete on March 23, 2010, 08:08:34 PM
Cheers bud! I'm thinking it may be rain water etc leaking in past the starter motor? :-\
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: guest833 on March 24, 2010, 08:43:16 AM
Probably-

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

Cheers 
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: Bojer on March 24, 2010, 02:26:49 PM
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 ? 8)

Will take the motor off at a later date but trying to stop the tank leaking now................ :(
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: pete on March 24, 2010, 04:45:52 PM
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. ::)
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: guest833 on March 24, 2010, 05:22:15 PM
Quote from: Bojer on March 24, 2010, 02:26:49 PM


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)
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: Bojer on March 24, 2010, 06:53:47 PM

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
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: guest833 on March 24, 2010, 07:04:31 PM

Replied on other posting-

Just to say give us a ring

John

07990 810934
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: pete on March 24, 2010, 08:27:47 PM
Easily confused asked my daughter who,highlighted, googled,found in 10 secs what FWIW was? Was it worth the humiliation? :-\
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: guest833 on March 24, 2010, 10:03:19 PM

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 !!
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: Bojer on March 24, 2010, 10:37:11 PM

Sorry - me bad !  ;)

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

oh yes sorry , Three Letter Acronyms  ;D

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  8)
Title: Re: Starter idle gears..XBR
Post by: guest564 on March 27, 2010, 06:25:04 PM
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.