Alanrco
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- Suffolk, UK
My new Meteor Fireball had its first service last Friday (10th Sept). 100 mile round trip to the dealer. Time I got home there was 400miles on the clock.. Did a 50 mile trip yesterday (15th). Noticed today (16th) a small oil patch on my garage floor. On inspection, the drain plug had a drop of oil hanging from it. I put the bike on the centre stand and followed the manual instructions; the result of which showed the oil level to be at the minimum level. Not good! I checked the tightness of the m6 bolts. They were tight. Returned to dealer, hoping the oil was not draining as I rode the 50 miles there. Workshop guy saw the level but couldn't understand it as the 'O' ring was intact and not squashed in any way (he had no spare for this). He refilled engine with oil, after re-fitting the the drain plug. Asked me to keep an eye on it over next few days.
I've had jap bikes over recent years and never had an oil leak. I remember the sixties (yes, I'm that old) and the oil leak problems we had with classic British bikes. I hope I've not made a mistake buying the Meteor. I love the bike but this is a bit worrying.
Any thoughts on this, people?
I've had jap bikes over recent years and never had an oil leak. I remember the sixties (yes, I'm that old) and the oil leak problems we had with classic British bikes. I hope I've not made a mistake buying the Meteor. I love the bike but this is a bit worrying.
Any thoughts on this, people?