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Underneath not looking clever!

Started by Moorso, March 26, 2012, 03:14:13 PM

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Moorso

March 26, 2012, 03:14:13 PM
Have included pics below. Underside is looking a bit oily, and there appears to be some scum too :( diagnosis please from everyone - as you can tell, I'm not exactly mechanically minded!
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Moorso

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March 26, 2012, 03:53:45 PM
On closer inspection, it's not 'scum' but just oil on the joint of the gear shift.
Author of 'Valhalla and the Fjord'
Currently editing my second book: 'Hibernia - Journals from a Motorcycle'

Columnist for Motorcycle Explorer Magazine and Ulster Grand Prix

Even as a grown man, I still don't know what I want to do - trying to become Ted Simon!!

2013 Triumph Explorer

PeteH

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March 26, 2012, 09:05:40 PM
Have you ever had the sprock cover off :?:  If no, then be prepared for a gooey mess :lol:
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rf9rider

#3
March 26, 2012, 10:06:45 PM
Resizing the pics might help us mate.

There a bit big  :lol:

NKL

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March 26, 2012, 10:10:10 PM
Do you have a scottoiler?
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Moorso

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March 27, 2012, 01:57:57 AM
Apologies for the pic sizes....uploaded straight from my phone.

Never had a scottoiler on her
Author of 'Valhalla and the Fjord'
Currently editing my second book: 'Hibernia - Journals from a Motorcycle'

Columnist for Motorcycle Explorer Magazine and Ulster Grand Prix

Even as a grown man, I still don't know what I want to do - trying to become Ted Simon!!

2013 Triumph Explorer

BruKen

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April 18, 2012, 09:39:56 PM
Difficult to tell   :P  first determine if its oil or antifreeze. If its oil and it ain't dripping or losing oil (within reason yes) its pretty much standard fare. If its antifreeze check your overflow pipe is correctly routed. If you losing coolant........
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