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???




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

Any ideas.

Bret

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

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. 

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.

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.

No biggie, oil mayo   My  S4R's done the same thing.   Take it out for a good long thrashing and it'lll go away. 

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!

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