[PDXgrom]

I'm constantly running into trouble with moisture in my oil. My dipstick gets covered in this yellowish sludge and it's also coated all over the sides.

My regular mechanic doesn't seem too worried, and I'm also not too concerned however it's quite an annoyance and something that can cause problems later on down the road.

I've been told to ride long enough to get it up to full operating temperature and burn it off but that hasn't helped. I ride long distances daily.


Any suggestions on how to stop this?

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Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[Bad-tat]

What are you considering long distance?

 

[Joe90]

I have the same issue. My honda dealership said its fine and pretty much normal with air cooled engines. Also said about running it longer but sadly my journey to work is fairly short. If your too worried then just do earlier oil changes than you normally would to flush it through more often.

 

[PDXgrom]

Anywhere from 20-50 mile trips a day. I just did a 150 mile round trip the other day. I'm definitely riding for long enough distances that it should "burn off." I've also changed oil multiple times.

I just don't know what else to do other than clean it out every couple days.

 

[Joe90]

Theres pretty much nothing you can do. Its condensation build up from cold nights which mixes with the oil when running.

 

[PDXgrom]

Another reason I need a damn garage

 

[Joe90]

Im in the same boat mate. Hate leaving my bike outside for the rust and stuff to begin but theres little i can do unless i win the lottery

 

[GromGrom]

Its not too big of a deal, I had an old VW beetle that did it during the winter I just did oil changes more often and was told the same thing about air cooled engines when its really cold.one thing you could try is ride your bike around get it nice and warmed up and remove the oil dip stick so the steam can get out.

 

[GromGrom]

Im in the same boat mate. Hate leaving my bike outside for the rust and stuff to begin but theres little i can do unless i win the lottery

Mine sleeps in my apartment under a blankie

 

[Honda_Grom]

That would bother me. It looks terrible.

 

[CiscoSanJose]

Get a motorcycle cover and a good security Chain, all my motorcycles are covered up even if they are in a covered stall or car port or garage, it keeps the dust and smog crude off the metal

 

[Brian S]

Water in the oil

Guys,
When I started the 170cc kit, I did a complete review of the stock bike. I have a thermocouple mounted in my Grom's drain plug. I road the bike for 25 miles, all through the rolling hills around West Bend, WI, and I never got the oil sump temps over 204'F. Around town it never goes over about 175'F. Perfect oil temperatures are in the 220/240 range. I need to know, because I didn't want the 170 Grom to have oil temp problems. I wanted to see, if it needed a cooler. So, change your oil out more often. I tend to do it every 1000 miles on my other bikes. I would do the Grom at 500 miles, no filter, and ball bearing. The spinner is not really a filter, it's an extra flywheel, because it's a single.
Brian S

 

[3rdgear]

Have you tied Seafoam. It's a gas and oil additive, I use it on all my bikes. Bikes run better and it's a fuel stabilizer too. You can buy it at any auto parts store.

 

[Remould]

I have had the same problem on my MSX since day one.
I change the oil every 500 miles and every ride is at least 30 minutes long (80% of that is WOT).
The oil doesn't get contaminated, it just seems to be moisture in the crankcase..

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[PDXgrom]

Yeah I worded that poorly, my oil isn't contaminated either, just thick buildup around dipstick area.

I guess just oil changes often to be safe, since it's so cheap.

 

[push bike]

Have you been draining this crankcase breather tube mentioned in the the owner's manual? I've had to drain mine several times but have nothing in the oil fortunately.

 

[PDXgrom]

Have you been draining this crankcase breather tube mentioned in the the owner's manual? I've had to drain mine several times but have nothing in the oil fortunately.

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I'll give that a try, thanks for the suggestion!

 

[RaZed1]

I've noticed the little clear nub in the airbox (shown above) collects a bit of water, as it's supposed to. I notice it's full after a few rides, takes 10 seconds to slip it off and dump it. The oil in mine looks fine despite a bunch of rides in cold weather.

 

[PDXgrom]

Looked at mine on the way to work and it does appear to be full. Gonna drain it when I get home, my fingers were to cold to try and get it off this morning.

 

[Joe90]

Mines got a little bit in the bottom, couldnt squeeze the circlip with my fingers though so ill have to leave it till i can get some needle nose pliers on the little sucker.