Well, not the first but the first of any distance, about 40 miles round trip.
Some observations and attending questions:
Oil pressure was 50 on the way out (to the monthly local TR club meeting) on
the freeway at 50-60 mph. At idle it was about 20-30. After setting for about
2 hours, on the way back pressure dropped to about 30-40 at highway speeds,
still 20-30 at idle. I'm running 10-30 Castrol. I have no idea how many miles
are on the engine but it does not burn oil and sounds tight. Should I go to a
heavier weight oil? Oh, ambient temps in the low 80s or high 70s tonight.
Engine temp is in Centigrade, ran just under 1/2 (70) all the way.
Soft glow from the gen/alt light when engine running, never got brighter or
dimmer with revs (alt conversion is done in such a way that the amp guage shows
discharge only....I guess.) Thoughts?
Clutch is grabby...difficult to get under way in 1st gear from a stop with out
a lot of chatter and lurching. Good pedal, no problem shifting, etc. I
suspect contamination...could it be from a rear main or? No leaks (in that
area anyway!)
Other than that, it took me there AND brought me back.
Russ Locke
San Antonio, TX
(but a Coloradian forever....)
'98 KLR650, '04 FJR1300, '64 TR4
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