Oil level question

[nerrrd]

So this is how my bike came back from its recent service (done a week or so ago where I bought it new 12 months ago) - just a bit worried it's been over-filled with oil? In case it's hard to see, there's a bubble of air right at the top of the window which almost lines up with the upper oil level mark, but maybe not?

Pic was taken with bike on the centre stand, a few minutes after I rode the bike home from work tonight. Transmission has been noticeably smoother since the service which included a new chain. Main reason I'm asking is I've noticed a small, slow drip of oil coming from somewhere around the front sprocket which wasn't happening pre-service. I do have a Tutoro chain oiler but the feeder is on the rear sprocket.

Thanks in advance.

[nodrog]

.... slow drip of oil coming from somewhere around the front sprocket which wasn't happening pre-service. I do have a Tutoro chain oiler but the feeder is on the rear sprocket..

I'm pretty sure the chain goes to the front sprocket too.

[nerrrd]

I'm pretty sure the chain goes to the front sprocket too.

But, philosophically speaking, if I've never seen the front sprocket, how do I know it's there?

[nodrog]

But, philosophically speaking, if I've never seen the front sprocket, how do I know it's there?

google.



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[Madness]

But, philosophically speaking, if I've never seen the front sprocket, how do I know it's there?

Have you ever seen your own arsehole?

[AllanB]

Provided that image is taken with the bike level the oil looks fine - at the max mark on the sight glass.

I'd propose the 'oil' leak from the front sprocket is excess oil from the chain flung into the front sprocket cover - stick your finger in it, is the oil dropped black and dirty looking? Chain oil. It would be clean if motor oil as that is fresh.

Easy way to check is to remove the front sprocket cover (should be a easy task) and check how much grunt is built up in there - it gets flung off by the chain. Clean that shit out.

[mossy1200]

Id say they had sprocket cover off when replacing chain and cleaned a huge amount of grime away. Now there isn't the grime to slow the excess lube trickle. Could be your auto oiler is trying oil a chain that's 100% impregnated being factory lubed.

[nerrrd]

Have you ever seen your own arsehole?

You mean you haven't? :eek5:


Provided that image is taken with the bike level the oil looks fine - at the max mark on the sight glass.

I'd propose the 'oil' leak from the front sprocket is excess oil from the chain flung into the front sprocket cover - stick your finger in it, is the oil dropped black and dirty looking? Chain oil. It would be clean if motor oil as that is fresh.

Easy way to check is to remove the front sprocket cover (should be a easy task) and check how much grunt is built up in there - it gets flung off by the chain. Clean that shit out.

Cheers, will do that.

[Madness]

You mean you haven't? :eek5:

You Honda riders are all the same. No and I don't want to either so please refrain from posting or PM-ing it.

[aderino4]

Considering it's a honda, check your manual but I'm 90% sure it says to check your oil after the bike is warmed up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bogoe-buH_A

The oily residue under the front sprocket is from chain lube. Completely normal and a pain to clean.

[James Deuce]

Completely normal and a pain to clean.

No it isn't. Take the cover off. Wipe with a kerosene soaked rag. Wipe with a clean rag. Replace cover. Takes all of five minutes, once or twice a year.