Re: [ST] Double Damn!

["Just Daetrin" <daytrip90@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Brian,

I will check the places you mention, as I in having fun with the rear tire 
got distracted and didn't check too closely.

Good to know re: miles/price - will be helpful when I take it in.

Paul



>From: "Brian D ." <brd@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [ST] Double Damn!
>Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:11:45 -0600
>

>Is your chain guard around the front sprocket all greasy?  Sometimes
>that grease will melt, drip and look like the bike is leaking oil.
>Also, the sprocket shaft seal there can leak.  Also, the bike can leak
>from crankcase bolts (there was a recall for that, but I think it was
>just 99's).  Or the bike can leak oil out of the airbox overflow tube if
>the oil level was overfilled or your crankcase breather valve is
>leaking.
>
> > And I can't find my manual anywhere.  Does anyone know exactly where
> > on the site glass the min/max oil levels are?
>
>The sight glass should be by the rear brake lever.  Make sure the bike
>is on level ground and centered or centerstand when you read it.
>
> > Also, can I presume that since no idiot light
> > went on that there was atill a bit of oil in there and my engine isn't
> > ruined?
>
>If oil is not pouring from the bike and you can see any oil at all in
>the sightglass, you probably didn't lose enough to do any harm.
>
> > Lastly... I have 10,600 miles on the bike.  How soon before 12,000 would 
>it
> > be OK to have the 12k service done, and any idea on what the cost should 
>be?
>
>I had mine done at 10.5k miles.  Cost was around $350.
>
>Laters,
>Brian
>--
>Euless, TX
>'97 VFR 750
>'99 Sprint ST(black, RIP)
>
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