Rocketdave
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This isn't directly related to 'what oil should I use in my.....' etc.
I am wondering if I have a common problem on my bike.
I have a 2010 Tourer. Most of the time its OK but when the weather is really hot and I take it out for a run its like as if the oil has been turned to water. The engines sounds noisier than normal and the gear box is very clunky (more so than normal) and it jumps out of gear etc. Never have that issue on a cooler day.
Being in the UK I am hesitant to just put thicker oil in it as (in all fairness) temperatures we've experienced over the last few weeks are exceptional. It also seems to be using a little oil although since the last (main dealer) service the sump plug drips slowly, maybe thats dripping more than I give it credit for? The plug has been torqued but really needs to come off and have the washer replaced which will be done on the next oil change. I'm not going to tighten it any more given how easily they strip the threads.
Anyone else noticed the poor mechanical performance when very hot? Luckily as I said days like that are few and far between here but annoying nevertheless.
I am wondering if I have a common problem on my bike.
I have a 2010 Tourer. Most of the time its OK but when the weather is really hot and I take it out for a run its like as if the oil has been turned to water. The engines sounds noisier than normal and the gear box is very clunky (more so than normal) and it jumps out of gear etc. Never have that issue on a cooler day.
Being in the UK I am hesitant to just put thicker oil in it as (in all fairness) temperatures we've experienced over the last few weeks are exceptional. It also seems to be using a little oil although since the last (main dealer) service the sump plug drips slowly, maybe thats dripping more than I give it credit for? The plug has been torqued but really needs to come off and have the washer replaced which will be done on the next oil change. I'm not going to tighten it any more given how easily they strip the threads.
Anyone else noticed the poor mechanical performance when very hot? Luckily as I said days like that are few and far between here but annoying nevertheless.