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Glyn
28-Mar-2009, 11:56
oil in airbox on a st2. bad?? normal on a 37k engine ?
its on the engine breather pipe side only so thats where it's coming from i'd say.
help!!

KeefyB
28-Mar-2009, 16:23
How much oil?A puddle,fine mist or completely soaked?
Some oil in the airbox would be perfectly normal,.....bearing in mind the many good thrashings the bikes had.;) Its just a vapour that comes up through the crankcase breather.The breather vents into the airbox and then the vapour coats the sides,...and sometimes,forms puddles in the airbox.
Obviously exessive oil wont be good,....it could point to a blown seal somewhere,worn rings,......or simply that the bikes owner has'nt been inside the airbox and cleaned it out for a long time.;)

Fordie
28-Mar-2009, 16:40
Proberbly the latter :lol:

Glyn
28-Mar-2009, 16:56
guilty:(

Glyn
28-Mar-2009, 17:35
Proberbly the latter :lol:
oy pot..kettle

Mad Dog Bianchi
02-Apr-2009, 08:03
Hmm, do aftermarket air cleaners make much difference on the ST4? Any recommendations? I promise to clean them regularly....