r62001blue Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 hi i just bought a 2001 r6 with 12000 miles on it i rode it 1000miles and the oil light has come on twice anyone know why this is
yoda Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 hi i just bought a 2001 r6 with 12000 miles on it i rode it 1000miles and the oil light has come on twice anyone know why this is I assume you put oil in it?
r62001blue Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 I assume you put oil in it? yeh put oil in twice
herozone Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 yeh put oil in twice hi there is the bike kicking any blue smoke out of the exhaust system ? an oil leak maybe ?
yoda Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 yeh put oil in twice OK I suspect that the engine breather tubes are blocked and as the engine crankcase pressurises, its blowing oil out or past the piston rings and burning it. If the casings are clean and the rear of the bike, it must be burning oil. You might find some in the airbox, so clean it, ride it and check again. Clean all breathers first.
YPVS TONE Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Did you actually check the level of oil in the sight glass before you topped it up as the R6 uses an oil level switch in the sump and can come on under hard acceleration or braking and is nothing to worry about. With only 12000 miles on the clock i wouldn't worry about the engine being worn out unless it has been severely neglected by the previous owner.When checking the oil let the bike stand for a couple of minutes with the engine off and with the bike upright check the level in the sightglass in the RH side clutch cover. Tony.
Madison Motorsport Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 Sight unseen, it sounds like you need new piston rings. Mileage doesn't mean a thing when it comes to piston rings wearing out. The age of the bike shows a lack of use and, while this helps resale value, it doesn't help engine internals. My advice would be to get the 24k major service done early. This will include valve clearances, carb re-jetting and balancing, etc. Get those piston rings checked! I have known early R6s to suffer the same issues as a lot of Thunderaces where the pistons tend to oval themselves slightly, only by microns, but enough to pass oil. The only true cure for this is a re-bore but new piston rings will help in the short term if you cannot afford the cost of a full re-bore.
Madison Motorsport Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 with the bike upright check the level in the sightglass in the RH side clutch cover. Not upright. You will underfill if you take a reading from upright. Check the oil level with the bike on the side stand, that's how the bike was designed.
YPVS TONE Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 The oil level is checked with the bike UPRIGHT NOT on the sidestand.If you check it when its on the sidestand you will overfill it. Quote from the GENUINE Yamaha workshop manual. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface NOTE. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand Make sure the motorcycle is UPRIGHT 2.Start the engine,let it idle for several minutes and then stop it 3.Check engine oil level The engine oil level should be between the minimum level mark and maximum level mark.
Madison Motorsport Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 That quote completely contradicts the Yamaha Manual I have got, direct from Yamaha Japan I might add!
steve m Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 The oil level is checked with the bike UPRIGHT NOT on the sidestand.If you check it when its on the sidestand you will overfill it. Quote from the GENUINE Yamaha workshop manual. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface NOTE. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand Make sure the motorcycle is UPRIGHT 2.Start the engine,let it idle for several minutes and then stop it 3.Check engine oil level The engine oil level should be between the minimum level mark and maximum level mark. Chapter 6 page 10 HERE Page 87 HERE
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