Specifically a k4 GSX-R getting water in the oil. Looking for some insight from CP or those that run Antifreeze type motors. I use Mobil 1 4T 10w-40. I change my oil regularly at 3K. Currently I have 1,500 on the present oil.
No, not an antifreeze/oil leak. I'm noticing I am inducting moisture into my oil more so now that the bikes temp (antifreeze temp) guage is never achieving normal operating temps. I do highway between work and home and home to work. Bike tends to sit a lot in between sans a few store (short runs) runs. Now, that being said, I've also noticed that at highway speeds and ambient air being around 40, the antifreeze temp wont go beyond 165 - 170 degrees.
If I start the bike up after several hours of sitting at work, go to the sandwich shop down the street, I see the sight glass gets fogged, Leave the motor off for a few minutes and tip the bike to try to "wash" the window will show about a 1/16 to an 1/8 of cream on top of the oil.
I so totally suspect its due to the oil never getting up to temps like the Kat since the Kat was air/oil cooled. Being antifreeze cooled as well means theres something other added to the oil/air mix I am not used to. Maybe its a bit normal, But I never got to view my cages oil at a glance.
Driving home on the highway will clean the window and clear the oil, but if I start it tomorrow morn, I know I will see the same.
Should I block the radiator airflow so it runs a little hotter during the cold months?
No, not an antifreeze/oil leak. I'm noticing I am inducting moisture into my oil more so now that the bikes temp (antifreeze temp) guage is never achieving normal operating temps. I do highway between work and home and home to work. Bike tends to sit a lot in between sans a few store (short runs) runs. Now, that being said, I've also noticed that at highway speeds and ambient air being around 40, the antifreeze temp wont go beyond 165 - 170 degrees.
If I start the bike up after several hours of sitting at work, go to the sandwich shop down the street, I see the sight glass gets fogged, Leave the motor off for a few minutes and tip the bike to try to "wash" the window will show about a 1/16 to an 1/8 of cream on top of the oil.
I so totally suspect its due to the oil never getting up to temps like the Kat since the Kat was air/oil cooled. Being antifreeze cooled as well means theres something other added to the oil/air mix I am not used to. Maybe its a bit normal, But I never got to view my cages oil at a glance.
Driving home on the highway will clean the window and clear the oil, but if I start it tomorrow morn, I know I will see the same.
Should I block the radiator airflow so it runs a little hotter during the cold months?
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