oily exhaust edge

Rodrigo · 06-Mar-2005, 01:23

I've been keeping my ducati 748 in my garage all winter and have kept
pulling it out to crank it up regularly. The last time I did this I
noticed in the outer edge of exhaust coming from the frontal cylinder
some oily stuff and you could also see the pipe is a little darker than the
other one. Even after I cutoff the engine I could still see some fumes
coming out of just that one exhaust. Oil still burning by the heat of the exhaust
I believe.
The other exhaust was dry as the desert so I'm a bit concerned but the
bike has very low mileage it's a 2002 model and I haven't noticed any
burned oil fumes coming out while the engine is running.
I have not taken out the plugs so I can't tell if there is any oil in the chamber.
I explained this to the mechanic over the phone and he thinks
it may be the gasket. If this is it will "only" cost me like $300 he said but I'm afraid it
may be something more serious. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

adam · 06-Mar-2005, 13:49

hang on in there someone will let you know the full horror of whats going on with your bike

chris.p · 06-Mar-2005, 14:33

Get the same with mine, I believe there is a thread on here some where, I think it is down to different legth pipes & condensation build up leaving what you say on the end of the can till its had a good thrash, sorry, ment a gentle ride out, Nelly over to you

Chris

[Edited on 6-3-2005 by chris.p]

rockhopper · 06-Mar-2005, 15:35

Read the replys we have already given you on Visordown and on the news group.

Shazaam! · 06-Mar-2005, 15:51

Worn valve guides perhaps. Is the exhaust cloud blue or white on startup?

Delooney · 08-Mar-2005, 19:52

Mine too !

I have an X-reg 2000 model 748s, 5800 miles and does a similiar thing. No oil deposits, just a bit of smoke whilst cold from one exhaust.

Have been told its normal !?!?

Delooney

Gaz 748 · 08-Mar-2005, 22:29

I have had two 748`s and one pipe was always darker than the other + you will always get condensation in the cold weather.

rcgbob44 · 08-Mar-2005, 22:35

Oil on the rim eh!!!!

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06-Mar-2005, 13:49	#2
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy hang on in there someone will let you know the full horror of whats going on with your bike Reply

06-Mar-2005, 15:35	#4
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Read the replys we have already given you on Visordown and on the news group. Reply

06-Mar-2005, 15:51	#5
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Worn valve guides perhaps. Is the exhaust cloud blue or white on startup? Reply

08-Mar-2005, 19:52	#6
Delooney Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 102 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire Mood: Just the one bike for me now Mine too ! I have an X-reg 2000 model 748s, 5800 miles and does a similiar thing. No oil deposits, just a bit of smoke whilst cold from one exhaust. Have been told its normal !?!? Delooney Reply

08-Mar-2005, 22:29	#7
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. I have had two 748`s and one pipe was always darker than the other + you will always get condensation in the cold weather. Reply

08-Mar-2005, 22:35	#8
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Oil on the rim eh!!!! Reply