- Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:29 pm
#2503
Having tinkered and got the recently acquired Bullet 350 otr managed an amble 60-70miles today, dodging showers and enjoying some minor and "b" roads and it rode quite well - in the 40-50mph range. Had only planned to do a few miles, but as it seemed to be going well kept going.
Gears all worked fine, clutch too - quite surprised it was almost 'snickety snick' maybe previous owner knew how to adjust it, but was very fine....that was a bit unexpected ???
After a stop to sample a coffee and bacon butty, returned to the bike to set off. That's when I noticed some oil on the fins on the head (below the rocker boxes) - but as there seemed plenty in the tank ambled home.
On getting back there was still some oil/dampness, and the carb bottom was a bit oily....suspecting a leak at the cylinder heard, cant see anything from anywhere else......is this:
--Normal....well I know oil tight is normal, but is this common.
--Easy to fix (what's needed gaskets? copper or sumfink else?).
--Engine 'life' threatening (if I keep an eye on the oil levels) - until I understand how to fix and what's needed
--Just a nuisance
Overall, though, bike ran very well (apart from that) - a very pleasent way to travel, therapeutic, comfy, rode very well and seemed to handle fine (albeit low) speeds. Generally, quite pleased.
Regards
Mark
Gears all worked fine, clutch too - quite surprised it was almost 'snickety snick' maybe previous owner knew how to adjust it, but was very fine....that was a bit unexpected ???
After a stop to sample a coffee and bacon butty, returned to the bike to set off. That's when I noticed some oil on the fins on the head (below the rocker boxes) - but as there seemed plenty in the tank ambled home.
On getting back there was still some oil/dampness, and the carb bottom was a bit oily....suspecting a leak at the cylinder heard, cant see anything from anywhere else......is this:
--Normal....well I know oil tight is normal, but is this common.
--Easy to fix (what's needed gaskets? copper or sumfink else?).
--Engine 'life' threatening (if I keep an eye on the oil levels) - until I understand how to fix and what's needed
--Just a nuisance
Overall, though, bike ran very well (apart from that) - a very pleasent way to travel, therapeutic, comfy, rode very well and seemed to handle fine (albeit low) speeds. Generally, quite pleased.
Regards
Mark