New to me 2018 SP, manky oil drips!

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  1. Teeps

    Teeps New Member

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    Hi all,

    I've just bought a lovely 2018 SP, took it for a quick ride on Sunday and then noticed this:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/rDsr7wSWvf45pSQRA

    There's a few more pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2eifAM2ERvhNHZSP6

    It looks like very contaminated oil, and initially I thought it was coming from one of the breather hoses, but actually I think it might be dripping onto the outside of the hoses. The oil in the engine is pristine, and looks to be about the right level - although the bike was cold when I checked the level.

    Has anyone had this before?

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
  2. Broadie

    Broadie Active Member

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    Chain oil! They don't last long without it.
     
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  3. Teeps

    Teeps New Member

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    Do you think it's just been lubricated with gear oil and that's flicking off?
     
  4. Broadie

    Broadie Active Member

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    Gear oil is about the best thing for the chain. I use gear oil in a scottoiler. A little mess but easy to wipe off.
     
  5. Broady

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    Looks like they have used to much gear oil on the chain.
     
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  6. Teeps

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    Excellent, I'll stop panicking and clean it off then! Thanks all
     
  7. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

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    I use wurth dry chain lube, no mess and my chain has done 12k up to now and still going strong
     
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