June 29th, 2018, 07:04 PM | #1 |
‘94 Rider
Name: Colin
Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F Posts: 81
|
Something Melting / Dripping onto Exhaust
Hey guys,
I've owned my Ninja for 8 years now and been around these forums for about that long as well, and have never heard of this one. So I took a 20 mile "spirited" ride around the lake, and when I parked I noticed smoke coming up from my exhaust in the area of the gear selector. Sure enough, something was dripping onto it. It's definitely not coolant (been there done that), and does not look nor smell like oil. It almost looks like a ton of melted road tar, it's a goopy consistency. The only other thing I can think of is maybe it's an overflow hose melting, or even the sheath to a wiring harness melting? I really have no clue. I find it odd that this has never happened before though. It was getting dark when I got back from the ride, so I figured I'd throw this out there to see if anyone has had/heard of anything similar to this. Either tomorrow or the next day, I'll put it on the center-stand in daylight and look into it further. I attached some pictures of what I'm dealing with. |
|
June 29th, 2018, 08:54 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
What's it taste like????
|
|
June 29th, 2018, 09:15 PM | #3 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill
__________________________________________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time. |
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 07:39 AM | #4 |
‘94 Rider
Name: Colin
Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F Posts: 81
|
Was thinking that, since it does have kind of a grease smell to it. And the underside of my bike could use a good degreasing. Do you usually get a buildup of lube there? I thought the front sprocket was fully contained and shielded within that front sprocket cover and thus, shielded from this kind of situation. Apologies if I’m wrong on that, drove my car to work today/don’t have bike in front of me to look at right now.
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 08:44 AM | #5 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill
__________________________________________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time. |
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 10:05 AM | #6 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
Quote:
Remove sprocket guard and clean out insides. |
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 10:52 AM | #7 |
‘94 Rider
Name: Colin
Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F Posts: 81
|
I opened it up and that looks to be the exact issue, and yes I lube the chain every 2 tanks of fuel so about every ~500 Miles. Thanks to all for the help!
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 01:23 PM | #8 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill
__________________________________________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time. |
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 02:30 PM | #9 |
‘94 Rider
Name: Colin
Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F Posts: 81
|
Haha right? Now it gives me an excuse to strip the bike down and get all the gunk and goo out of all the nooks and crannies. I’m honestly surprised it took 8 years for this to happen, that’s a lot of chain lube!
|
|
June 30th, 2018, 02:44 PM | #10 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill
__________________________________________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time. |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
[motorcycle.com] - 26,182 Victory Touring Models Recalled for Melting Brake Lines | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | November 3rd, 2017 10:21 AM |
[motorcycle.com] - Observations From The Road: Melting Down | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | April 16th, 2014 10:10 PM |
dripping coolant | tazman | 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 7 | May 14th, 2011 04:11 PM |
[topix.net] - Malaysian melting pot awaits Rizla Suzuk | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | October 20th, 2009 03:00 PM |
[roadracingworld.com] - See What Happened To Mladin And Hacking Under The Dripping Br | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | August 6th, 2008 10:46 AM |
|
|