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Oily topic

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by fwright625, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. fwright625

    fwright625 Member

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    I have this problem with my xj650. My bike is leaking oil everywhere. I narrowed it down to where the oil was coming from, (the hose connected from the air box to the caburetors) but I don't know what is causing it. Can any one help?
     
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    I had the same problem. My low oil light kept coming on. I couldn't see through the window too well and thought I was low. Next morning I have a mess on the garage floor. It seems I over filled the crank case and oil was blowing into the airbox. I drained more than 1 1/2 quarts out to get to the right level. (that will teach me!)
     
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    +1 on overfilled oil. When did you last add oil?
     
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    A quart on two days ago... when I figured out where the oil was coming from. Wasn't for sure if it were the carbs or what.
     
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    I'd drain your oil, put in the correct amount of fresh new oil and see what happens. Don't overfill
     
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    Thanks mrshake, I'm going to do that as soon as I get home!
     
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