June 18th, 2014, 09:05 AM | #1 |
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oil leak = lowside
so i was heading into work and spun the rear out. on the 250? spun the rear out? something sounds fishy, right? so i bang the handlebars back into place and push it to the gas station im in front of and check it out and everything seems fine to me but i'm all hopped up on addrenaline at that point and assume i just gave it the gusto over some paint (i left a wicked blacky) so i continue on my way to work after making some roadside repairs (ducttape the headlight back on using spare ducttape from the gauge being held on by ducttape) and when i get to work i notice that my rear tire is basically completely covered in oil. i find that my oil filter cover is leaking over basically everything and IS NOT SAFETYWIRED!!!!!! it looks like after doing my last oil change before the track and getting it all back together and even going through tech inspection nobody noticed the missing safetywire. i blame myself. but i'm glad it didn't happen a few days ago at the track. PSA: tighten dem bolts.
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June 18th, 2014, 09:06 AM | #2 |
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June 18th, 2014, 09:07 AM | #3 |
wat
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lol. my god damn hip hurts like a bitch but my beautiful jeans only have a scratch. my poor dainese jacket on the other hand. that beautiful little titanium triangle on the shoulder! noooooo
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June 18th, 2014, 09:15 AM | #4 |
wat
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most of the damage went to the throttle and the exhaust. you can see in that photo it was still leaking oil and i just didn't even notice it.
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June 18th, 2014, 09:17 AM | #5 |
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Glad it wasn't too serious, definitely pays to double check things.
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June 18th, 2014, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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June 18th, 2014, 09:24 AM | #8 |
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I shed a tear for you, your, jacket and that ninjette, but glad to hear that you didn't get too hurt. Hope the fixes are easy cheap and quick and you feel better soon man.
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June 18th, 2014, 09:37 AM | #9 |
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any connection to this photo from a while ago? Does it explain why area is so dirty? I think you mentioned you had just cleaned it recently and it was odd that this area was so dirty so fast, kinda looks oily as well?
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June 18th, 2014, 09:48 AM | #10 |
wat
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no that **** is from my righteous over lubrication of my suspension linkage and chain. the oil leak is new
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June 18th, 2014, 09:55 AM | #11 |
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Glad it wasn't worse. Any risks to the forks during a low side like that?
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June 18th, 2014, 11:16 AM | #12 |
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so i just went out and fixed the leak. i tried to get the oil off the rear tire but it is like soaked in or something. i'm going to go back with water to douse it. the front end doesn't look terrible. some rash on the fork leg. but it is making a weird noise. it sounds like a bearing ball has a flatspot maybe, or the speedo gear is messed up.
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June 18th, 2014, 11:28 AM | #13 |
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Heal fast little ninjette. You too negligent rider.
glad your are "OK". |
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June 18th, 2014, 11:58 AM | #14 |
wat
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so it looks like my front wheel is a bit ****ed up. off center a few mm from the hub. i slid it into a curb and the front wheel hit. didn't think it hit that hard but i guess it did
i remember getting pissed trying to push the throttle back because it was getting dragged by the ground and pulling to wot which just made the stupid rear tire spin more on the ground so i was grabbing the clutch but that shot the revs way up and i was thinking oh **** not without oil cause its on its side. and the dash lights were going nuts i was like nooooooo my engine! luckily i got the throttle back and then turned it off. this guy in a fedex van was behind me. i think i surprised him. he was like "DUDE are you alright?" kinda funny
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June 18th, 2014, 12:23 PM | #16 | |
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This really sucks...you're okay though - that's what matters. Get a video camera.
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June 18th, 2014, 12:28 PM | #17 |
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i love my a* boots. this is the third crash in these smx5's. they barely even look messed up. and i even had broken my foot like a month ago. foots fine even after having the bike trop on it. wear good footwear kids.
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June 18th, 2014, 12:39 PM | #18 |
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I agree, get a video camera
your poor dianese jacket :'( those look so sick when unscathed |
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June 18th, 2014, 12:52 PM | #20 |
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think that'll buff out or are you just going to leave it?
I bet you can get that to shine clearly again |
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June 18th, 2014, 12:53 PM | #21 |
wat
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the leather will probably turn out not so bad but those gashes in the little "metal" thing (i think its actually plastic... the inside is white) are kinda deep and arne't going to just buff out.
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June 18th, 2014, 12:59 PM | #22 |
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so i think this is the 6th crash (3 single street, 1 hit by car street, 2 track) if you don't count drops with the engine off (i think 4 of those maybe more). i need to stop crashing huh
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June 18th, 2014, 01:02 PM | #23 |
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nah you're good
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June 18th, 2014, 01:31 PM | #24 |
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At least it wasn't rider error...
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June 18th, 2014, 01:41 PM | #25 |
wat
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it was service tech error. it just so happens that is the same person as the rider. so you might as well call it rider error.
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June 18th, 2014, 01:54 PM | #26 |
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loose nut behind the wheel
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June 18th, 2014, 02:23 PM | #27 |
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June 18th, 2014, 02:30 PM | #28 |
wat
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lol no, i was wearing some newbalance running shoes when i broke my foot. the jeans are circa skateboarding jeans and are rated at 200d. it was near the top of first so i'm guessing between 15mph and 20mph. i only slid maybe 15 feet. looking at the boots, they actually took a lot of damage but held up remarkably well i'd say especially considering this is their third time through the ride.
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June 18th, 2014, 07:33 PM | #31 |
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June 19th, 2014, 05:05 AM | #32 |
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Good luck getting your bike back in shape...
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June 19th, 2014, 11:19 PM | #33 |
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And they say jeans won't hold up in a crash, hogwash!
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June 19th, 2014, 11:23 PM | #34 |
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Nothing fishy your just a noob rider. You may want to get a 50cc moped as a 250 sounds like it has to much power for you.
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June 20th, 2014, 12:09 AM | #36 |
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You crash a lot Alex. Then again, how else do we learn?
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June 20th, 2014, 05:20 AM | #37 |
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awwe
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July 22nd, 2014, 01:41 AM | #38 |
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Same thing happened here. Had an unfortunate incident with my last oil filter cover (first time wrenching when I was 15) and I had broke it by overtightening.
Replaced it with the new 08+ models version, and for some reason I am still having issues with it leaking through the oil filter bolt. Not sure what's happening there. Might there be a crusher washer missing? |
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July 22nd, 2014, 11:39 AM | #39 |
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August 6th, 2014, 04:31 PM | #40 |
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