[dsn_klr650] brake fluid leaking

[Toby Lampson]

Karl, I wouldn't think so. I do know that I went to Penzoil for 3k after Mobil 1 and noticed the same symptom. I've since returned to Mobil 1, and still have the soot. Using about 6 oz. to 3k now. However, this may not have as much to do with switching oils as it does religious maintenance of the air filter. Allowing 'any' dirt to get to those rings will wear them fast. So, now I'm doing air filter cleaning often, and have purchased some filter socks from Fred for their added bennies. G'luck Slide Karl Raupp wrote:

> I've noticed that recently my bike has begun burning oil. Still too > early to calculate how much it's going through. I know my valves are > set loose, maybe a tad too loose (beyond spec) by a .001 or two. > Would loose valves cause the burning? I have never noticed oil smoke > but my rear fender by the exhaust outlet has black on it. > > Thanks! > Karl > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Free Worldwide Calling with Firetalk! > Click Here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/5481/5/_/911801/_/961356024/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Robert Morgan]

Are we talking front or rear reservoir here? Wasn't the sight glass adequate for inspection? Is it overfull? DO NOT PUT GASKETSEALER ON IT! or you run the risk of locking the system up. Dot 3 or 4 brake fluid is ok...it should not consume fluid normally, if it is low at the sight glass you have a leak or the pads are worn thin. If this is an area of the bike you don't feel comfortable with I would not encourage you to mess with it. It is one thing to go and another to wo. Morgan

----- Original Message ----- From: Karl Raupp To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 9:27 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Brake fluid leaking > Argh, my brake fluid is leaking (well, more like seeping) from my > fluid reservoir lid. It was fine until I opened it up late last week > to have a look at the fluid level. It's seeping out from around the > lid and one of the screw holes. What went wrong? I opened it up > again this morning and wiped the sealing surfaces and closed it up > again, but I don't know if that's gonna work. > > I'm leaving on my cross country trip with the bike this Wed. Is > there any problem with topping it up as I go along? Also, the manual > says only use the same fluid with what's already in there. Any > problem with using something off the shelf to top it up with? > > I'm not ready to admit I have to postpone the departure date for my > trip because of this. I'll form-a-gasket it before I do that. > > Any info/tips appreciated!!! > Karl > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Missing old school friends? Find them here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/5534/5/_/911801/_/961432248/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > >