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August 19, 2005, 11:22:44 AM »
I have 2000 kx500 and the oil window gets foggy.Is this normal or is my impellar seal bad.
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August 19, 2005, 11:41:58 AM »
When you lean the bike over does it clean the fog ? Is it
foggy when it's hot, how about when its cold ?
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August 19, 2005, 12:06:20 PM »
Mine has done the same but my coolant level never changes. The gear box has a vent on the back side. Maybe just the humidity in the air.
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August 19, 2005, 03:43:02 PM »
Its only when its hot and doesn't go away tell it cools down.I think you are right hughes, I didnt think about that
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August 20, 2005, 04:17:39 AM »
I agree, humidity. If it's coolant breach into the trans it will
foam, turn milky, and show over full real fast.
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Reply #5 on:
August 20, 2005, 01:24:52 PM »
I had a problem with this for a while. I would end up with about a half an ounce of clear water in the oil each time I rode. I run red Prestone antifreeze in the radiator so the color would be a pretty good tracer. I finally ran a clear 3/8" vent hose vertically up into the airbox and problem is solved. If you have a major leak the transmission oil will look like a milkshake.
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August 21, 2005, 08:39:22 AM »
That's a good idea to run the vent into the air box. I bet most water would come from washing or riding through water.
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