Resali 11 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) Hi all I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I noticed some (what I think is) oil on the nearside of my NC750S near the gear shifter. Is this normal? Should it be investigated? Is there anything I can check myself to narrow down the possible cause for this. Oil level seems normal. No oil on our drive where the bike is parked (stain on bricks is from chain cleaning). It has been working hard today on country lanes and it will get a wash tomorrow but I just wanted to check whether this is something I need to keep an eye on. Many thanks. Ride safe. Resali Edited April 20 by Resali fixed image insert Link to post
ChrisCB 6,675 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Looks like chain lube residue to me. 4 Link to post
Gringo 5,134 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Without a doubt it's chain oil. Remove the sprocket cover and give it a good clean. 2 Link to post
Slowboy 20,560 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 What they said. Looks like chain lube. 2 Link to post
Resali 11 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Thanks everyone. I feel a bit silly now but I am glad I asked. Love this forum! 3 Link to post
Slowboy 20,560 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 No such thing as a silly question, if we’re not sure, always better to ask👍 3 Link to post
Steve T 1,350 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Just be glad you didn't buy a bike from me . . . I really like wet chains so you will often find a oily black patch under my machines and not just on the frame in front of the front sprocket. One machine I part-exed into a local dealership came back to them after they had sold it with, yes you've guessed it, an oil leak. The mechanic, knowing who had owned the machine previously (me), put the punter right and bollocked me in jest next time I paid them a visit Better safe than sorry 3 Link to post
baldric 869 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 16 hours ago, Slowboy said: No such thing as a silly question, if we’re not sure, always better to ask👍 Or as the man said, "the only silly question is the one you didn't ask." Never be afraid to ask a question. Trust me on this...... 3 Link to post
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