Slight engine oil leakage

hk999 · 29-Feb-2004, 06:10

I have done 3000km on my 999. Recently, I could see some very minor engine oil leakage. Is it normal?

KeefyB · 29-Feb-2004, 06:28

I have known some rocker boxes and the crankcase breather to weep oil after a hard ride.

hk999 · 29-Feb-2004, 09:56

I didn't ride that hard...reved to 7,000rpm usually.

and...i wonder if its a common problem and if i need to do something to the engine in long-run.

dave w · 29-Feb-2004, 19:42

Mine had a small weap on the rear cylinder rocker cover..... Cure nip up rocker bolts X6.... Problem solved.:P

Triple Nine · 29-Feb-2004, 19:47

6K miles and not a drop, but then I only tour on mine

hk999 · 01-Mar-2004, 09:27

thanks guys.

the technical support here in Hong Kong isn't that great as the market size is too size to justify a significant franchise. Anyhow, I will check with one close friend here who used to work for Ducati in the UK.

Cheers~
Alex

hk999 · 08-Mar-2004, 18:08

Dave, what do you mean x6? 6 bolts? I have similar situation on the rear rocker and I guess its due to similar situation. Am I supposed to tighten them up (btw, I have only seen 4 bolts on the top cover) to a specific force rate as the manual doesnt really say so.

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29-Feb-2004, 06:10	#1
hk999 Registered Forum User Posts: 15 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hong Kong Slight engine oil leakage I have done 3000km on my 999. Recently, I could see some very minor engine oil leakage. Is it normal? Reply

29-Feb-2004, 06:28	#2
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... I have known some rocker boxes and the crankcase breather to weep oil after a hard ride. Reply

29-Feb-2004, 09:56	#3
hk999 Registered Forum User Posts: 15 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hong Kong I didn't ride that hard...reved to 7,000rpm usually. and...i wonder if its a common problem and if i need to do something to the engine in long-run. Reply

29-Feb-2004, 19:42	#4
dave w Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,584 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poole Mood: My K5 Rocks !!!! Mine had a small weap on the rear cylinder rocker cover..... Cure nip up rocker bolts X6.... Problem solved.:P Reply

29-Feb-2004, 19:47	#5
Triple Nine Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 819 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampshire Mood: Very happy with the Multi 6K miles and not a drop, but then I only tour on mine Reply

01-Mar-2004, 09:27	#6
hk999 Registered Forum User Posts: 15 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hong Kong thanks guys. the technical support here in Hong Kong isn't that great as the market size is too size to justify a significant franchise. Anyhow, I will check with one close friend here who used to work for Ducati in the UK. Cheers~ Alex Reply

08-Mar-2004, 18:08	#7
hk999 Registered Forum User Posts: 15 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hong Kong Dave, what do you mean x6? 6 bolts? I have similar situation on the rear rocker and I guess its due to similar situation. Am I supposed to tighten them up (btw, I have only seen 4 bolts on the top cover) to a specific force rate as the manual doesnt really say so. Reply