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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: BretMorris on August 31, 2008, 12:42:05 AM

Title: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: BretMorris on August 31, 2008, 12:42:05 AM
Hi there,

I noticed the other day that the oil level window on my 2007 S4R monster had what looked like some white creamy substance on the inside of the window.  I am not sure what it could be but think I will take it into the local Ducati dealer to have them look at it.  Bike is running like a dream and has only done 2600Kms.

I have posted a couple of photos of the oil level window just incase any member of this site might now what I am dealing with???

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/bretmorris/P8310077.jpg)
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/bretmorris/P8310076.jpg)

The bike is on the side stand with the engine running hence no oil level showing.

Any ideas.

Bret
Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: minnesotamonster on August 31, 2008, 02:41:52 AM
I wouldn't worry about bringing it to the shop. It's a normal occurance. 

See this similar thread: 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3588.0

Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: Ddan on August 31, 2008, 03:50:23 AM
Quote from: Colonel Angus on August 31, 2008, 02:41:52 AM
I wouldn't worry about bringing it to the shop. It's a normal occurance. 

See this similar thread: 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3588.0


I'd probably drain that out, that looks like a fair amount of water. 
Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: Howie on August 31, 2008, 05:15:27 AM
How cold is it where you are?  It could be normal condensation, and would be if your engine is air cooled.  Since you have a water cooled it is possible you have internal leakage.  If it is normal condensation a nice, long, vigorous run should clear it up.  Covering the oil cooler will help.  Do take the bike to the dealer and at least get the condition noted in writing.
Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: erkishhorde on August 31, 2008, 08:38:25 AM
The murky white is from getting water in your engine. The water could be due to getting rain water in the engine or due to condensation. If there's a lotta white like that I'd change the oil and then forget about it. If it's only a little bit I'd run the bike nice and hot and then turn it off and take the filler cap off to let the condensation out.
Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: Ducnial on August 31, 2008, 02:42:16 PM
No biggie, oil mayo :P  My  S4R's done the same thing.   Take it out for a good long thrashing and it'lll go away. 
Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: greenmonster on August 31, 2008, 02:55:58 PM
Classical no problemo!
You don`t use the throttle enough! ;)
Drive hard enough f 1/2 an our & get the engine really warmed up, moist will dissappear! :)
Title: Re: What could this be? - Help please
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on August 31, 2008, 10:03:03 PM
It's due to not getting it up to temp, and it is normal. I wouldn't worry about it. My monster has looked like that for 24k or so  :P