Stupid question????

keggsey · 24-May-2003, 12:04

Having recently bought a 95 916sp I am a little confused over the use of the site glass on the left hand side of the bike (not the oil reservoir). There appears to be no fluids in this, is this normal and if so for what use is it?

andyb · 24-May-2003, 12:36

I think youll find theres a timing mark through the round window.

keggsey · 27-May-2003, 18:08

Thanks for the reply but a little more info would be of use. Especially as I have very little technical ability.

Do I need to look through the round window or can I leave that to the guys at the service.

If I do need to look through them what am I looking for ( any references to Bungle, George or Zippy will not be welcome!!)

Cheers

Dude · 27-May-2003, 18:25

Wasn't 'looking through the round window' from Playschool and not Rainbow?

Anyway, no need to check it. Just leave it to the service guy's

rockhopper · 27-May-2003, 18:51

You should be able to see oil splashing around in there when the engine is running. If you can see oil when the engine is off then you have a problem!

Paul

keggsey · 28-May-2003, 08:36

OK thanks for that.

Told you my technical knowledge was crap. Don't even know the difference between Playschool and Rainbow!!!!

Guido · 28-May-2003, 09:14

One had three annoying tw@ts on it and the other just had Rod, Jane & Freddy.

yeti · 28-May-2003, 11:04

With the bike upright say on a paddock stand, the oil level should be visible through the window. I was always told as long as the oil reached at least half way up the window, there was enough of the slippy stuff inside the engine!

rockhopper · 28-May-2003, 14:12

Wrong Yeti, there shouldnt be any oil visible on the sight glass on the left hand side of the bike unless the motor is running. The oil level one is on the right hand side of the engine.

Paul.

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24-May-2003, 12:04	#1
keggsey Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 71 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southampton Mood: Spiffing Stupid question???? Having recently bought a 95 916sp I am a little confused over the use of the site glass on the left hand side of the bike (not the oil reservoir). There appears to be no fluids in this, is this normal and if so for what use is it? Reply

24-May-2003, 12:36	#2
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! I think youll find theres a timing mark through the round window. Reply

27-May-2003, 18:25	#4
Dude Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 262 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Yarm - (North Yorkshire/Teesside) Mood: Ducatiless, but got License back Wasn't 'looking through the round window' from Playschool and not Rainbow? Anyway, no need to check it. Just leave it to the service guy's Reply

27-May-2003, 18:51	#5
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton You should be able to see oil splashing around in there when the engine is running. If you can see oil when the engine is off then you have a problem! Paul Reply

28-May-2003, 08:36	#6
keggsey Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 71 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southampton Mood: Spiffing OK thanks for that. Told you my technical knowledge was crap. Don't even know the difference between Playschool and Rainbow!!!! Reply

28-May-2003, 09:14	#7
Guido DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Bikes: '01 Ducati 748R and '04 Mille RSVR Posts: 2,664 Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Nr Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Mood: Awaiting the arrival of the sun and the disappearance of the rain One had three annoying tw@ts on it and the other just had Rod, Jane & Freddy. Reply

28-May-2003, 14:12	#9
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Wrong Yeti, there shouldnt be any oil visible on the sight glass on the left hand side of the bike unless the motor is running. The oil level one is on the right hand side of the engine. Paul. Reply