Scotty Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 On my commute to work I was just joining the motorway and as I checked to pull out I noticed a whiff of smoke. I slowed and pulled onto the hard shoulder as it got worse. Once stopped I could see oil running out from the fairing It took ages to get recovered but I sat there thinking how fortunate I was that : Oil hadn't caused the rear wheel to slide out Oil hadn't emptied and seized the engine I was "only" on the way to work and not off on a tour I was only about 4 miles from home The weather was very pleasant etc etc I left the bike at my local mechanic and at first glance it looks like just an oil pipe which isn't unheard of on Blackbirds. So in summary it could have been financially a lot worse and of course it could have been a lot lot worse for my health. Fingers crossed I'll be back on it on Thursday after it's fixed and had a full service, coolant replacement, brake fluid, etc Phew ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Someone up there was smiling on you mate. Oil leaks on bikes are a frightening experience. Good check of all the other pipes too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sounds like you spotted it just in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 lucky break dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Bet you're breathing a bit more slowly now! What's the damage to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 One oil feed pipe blew but the other is poor so both being replaced. The OEM ones are £85 each but Hel make flexible braided ones which don't die like the Honda ones and they're £120 a pair. It was about due a service so that's all being done along with coolant swap and brake fluid change / new pads all around. It should come back like a new bike Oh plus the cost of one pair of pants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 You would think the manufacturer would make the part more robust given the potential consequences of it failing, could have been nasty if you hadn't been so vigilant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Lucky escape Scotty and well done on stopping at that first whiff of smoke. Many would have just ignored that (especially on such a short journey) and ended up in some trouble up the road. Good news that it's not too expensive of a fix too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 P h e w ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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