DanMach
XS400 Addict
I have an 82 xs400j. I noticed today before I went for a ride the oil was a touch lower, so I topped it off and went to work. Got to work and noticed the the black half moon caps on the valve cover had oil beneath them and some was sitting on the engine itself. Maybe a teaspoon total? But I know some burnt off(i was on the freeway and its hard to notice but in retrospect I feel sure it was burning a touch on the engine).
So I'm trying to think what I can do about it now. I recently, within last week or so, have been doing a lot more freeway riding. Between 6200 and 7000RPM's roughly for stints of about 15-20 miles.
I use to do similiar rides on this bike last year and I never had this issue, so I think its something new. Probably caused from when I went to adjust the valves a few months ago. Should I just double check the caps are seated properly? Do I get some kind of sealant for it? Any ideas??
Thanks!
So I'm trying to think what I can do about it now. I recently, within last week or so, have been doing a lot more freeway riding. Between 6200 and 7000RPM's roughly for stints of about 15-20 miles.
I use to do similiar rides on this bike last year and I never had this issue, so I think its something new. Probably caused from when I went to adjust the valves a few months ago. Should I just double check the caps are seated properly? Do I get some kind of sealant for it? Any ideas??
Thanks!