Oil drip, should I be worried?

StephenC · October 03, 2011, 11:42:11 PM

Anybody out there willing to give some advice? The last few rides, I have noticed there is oil coming from under the bike. It is only a drop or two but the bike is less than two years old. Should I be worried? The oil level is fine. The first time there was a very small collection of oil around the washer right in the middle of the underside of the crank case. Today that seemed OK but there was a drop hanging off the bottom of the oil filter thingy (the black cylinder under the clutch side of the crankcase). I haven't fiddled with anything down that end of the bike (except the clutch cover, which should be fine as it is a dry clutch). It isn't due it's next oil change until March, should I take it in for a checkup, ignore it or do something else?

Thanks

PAUL M · October 04, 2011, 12:02:12 AM

Hi Stephen,

First make sure the filter isn't loose, needs to be tight be not ridiculously tight.
if it's ok have it changed before it becomes worse.

I have had two genuine filters develop a slight leak for some reason, but no problem
with K&N or Hi-flow filters.

StephenC · October 04, 2011, 12:04:37 AM

I've given the filter a bit of a twist, it did move a fraction (I have no tool suitable for doing this properly, just my hands). Hopefully that is it. I will keep an eye on it and take it into Frasers if it keeps dripping.

loony888 · October 04, 2011, 01:50:50 AM

if you can turn it with your hand, given the limited area to actually grip it, then it was loose, you should get yourself a filter tool or start using the K&N as it has a hex on the bottom. I change my oil in between services, 10k is too long to leave the oil in there, in my opinion anyway.

paul.

dan_t · October 04, 2011, 02:55:12 AM

It's a Ducati - it's not leaking oil, it's simply marking its territory!

_{Sorry, I know, I know, I'm not very useful.......}

dragonworld. · October 04, 2011, 06:10:55 AM

Quote from: dan_t on October 04, 2011, 02:55:12 AM
It's a Ducati - it's not leaking oil, it's simply marking its territory!

_{Sorry, I know, I know, I'm not very useful.......}

StephenC · October 04, 2011, 02:20:20 PM

It shouldn't have to. It shares a garage with a Toyota Camry. It is definitely Top Dog!

Bazz21 · October 04, 2011, 08:22:23 PM

ID BE VERY WORRIED

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Oil drip, should I be worried?