...is always sort of a special moment, especially when the bike has an un-known history, with evidence of neglect.
Oil was a tad below minimum, after 5 min. of idling. I guess in winter that is not enough for a good reading, oil temp 30 degs centgrade?
- ...but out of the reservoir 2.2 litres of oil!
- out of oil filter 0.1 liter
- out of engine 0.9 liter. Never did this measuring before, it looks rather much to me, but again: the oil was lukewarm, and more oil will cling everywhere.
- oil was as black as one would expect from a normal diesel car oil change 2 times a year, with 350.000 kms on the clock.
And dismanlted the oil filter: routine for me with new acquired and/or rattling engines:
..in reality it looks more dramatic.
IMHO could be A LOT better, but it doesnt look at imminent danger.
No aluminum I guess, and no hues and alu reflections in the oil itself.
Camchain, and the rest?? The engine makes no strange noises.
My son, the owner and user of the bike, had already 6 valves on his purchasing list, and adds now piston rings.
...but of course one should ride the bike for some 1000-s of kilometers...after freeing up the brakes.
And check the valves, but that is supposed to be fun.
in the spring sun....Feel free to comment on this..
Wiemer.
