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Oil inspection window
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:50 am
by fontana
Just recently I've been reading a couple of horror stories about oil sight glass windows popping out while on the move.
In one case, the R1100RS in question (which is what I have), ended up with a toasted engine.
Is this a problem you guys are aware of.
Re: Oil inspection window
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:20 pm
by JamesL
Not a problem personally, although I guess you could be unlucky. And not a common problem either afaik. Leaks are more common than blowing out. If you're nervous they're simple enough to extract & replace.
Re: Oil inspection window
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:24 pm
by fontana
JamesL wrote:Leaks are more common than blowing out.
Apparently a leak is the first sign that the site glass is ready to blow out.
Re: Oil inspection window
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:41 pm
by nab 301
Later bikes (1200's I think) have a circlip and a guy on UK gser has made a bracket/ plate for 1100's.