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**Louis** · 08-23-2006, 07:20 AM

When I arrived to work this morning, there was a "wet spot" well it was more than spot... pretty big darn big... bigger than that even ... and then some.

ok well there was this "wet" area which at first thought it was water so I parked my bike as usual. While putting the bike in place my foot was in that "wet" stuff and that's where I discovered it was oily... ugh.

I moved my bike on a dry area but I did run over that so I got some on my tires. How big a deal is this? I'll be careful of course when I leave but how fast will it disappear?

I of course notified Facilities and they were sending someone to have a look immediately (I'm the first bike to come in).

Apertureguy · 08-23-2006, 07:32 AM

Wow, that's a great question I'd like to know the answer for as well. Every once in a while I have to just miss one of those...and I've been wondering what the consequences would be if I had to go through one.

I've thought about it and hoped it would be much like having new tires. You know, try to keep the angles down for a couple of hundred miles...just in case.

It doesn't sound like you coated a whole tire from your description...so I doubt it will be that big of a deal.

However, if you're really concerned...does your place of work have a sink, where there might be some "grease cutting" dishwashing soap?

Might not be a bad idea to give the tire a once over with some soapy water to take a little of the oil off.

Just my 2 cents worth.

**Louis** · 08-23-2006, 07:58 AM

No the tire isn't covered in oil probably some smaller patches... Washing up the tire would be hard to do but thanks for the idea.

**inspiron** · 08-23-2006, 09:29 AM

Be careful for the first few minutes, but after a few revolutions, the oil should be gone from the contact area of your tires. I would ride home like I ride when I have mounted new tires - be a bit more careful about leaning the bike until you know that the entire surface is clean. But you don't need to go overboard and wash your tires just because you rolled through some oil...

**Louis** · 08-23-2006, 09:59 AM

Thanks Jim, that reassures me. That's what I planning to do but wanted opinions from more experienced riders.

**drgibson** · 08-23-2006, 10:48 AM

Before you drive on that tire I'd start up the bike put it in first hold the front break and grab a whole bunch of throttle the pop the clutch to fry the oil.

Move the freakin' water cooler on me will ya

Rockhead · 08-23-2006, 10:52 AM

[quote=inspiron]Be careful for the first few minutes, but after a few revolutions, the oil should be gone from the contact area of your tires. /QUOTE]

A place I really watch now is leaving toll booths. I got sideways going through one this year taking off.

**inspiron** · 08-23-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockhead

A place I really watch now is leaving toll booths. I got sideways going through one this year taking off.

Ooh, I hate it when that happens!

bajaraider · 08-23-2006, 11:16 AM

not to thread jack, but any one deal with many brick streets? that takes some getting used to. hit an oily spot and you go sideways quick.

Good info. We just got our assigned parking revoked, so I may not always park ing the same spot anymore, so good to know about the oil. Thanks guys.

Danr · 08-24-2006, 05:48 AM

[quote=Rockhead]

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Be careful for the first few minutes, but after a few revolutions, the oil should be gone from the contact area of your tires. /QUOTE]

A place I really watch now is leaving toll booths. I got sideways going through one this year taking off.

I got sideways and then some coming into one while lightly braking to a stop. Luckily a Guy on a Harley saw this and helped me pick up my bike.

tigerdude77 · 08-24-2006, 09:41 AM

I did something siliar to that about a month ago. Had the wife on back too. We ran through a streak of something while turning in an intersection, so I couldn't avoid it. I almost lost it even though I had slowed tremendously. Had to put my foot down to keep from falling. The front and back slipped pretty badly everytime I leaned any at all. I poked all the way home and leaned very little. I scrubbed the tires really well before riding again. They were fine after that.

92Notch · 08-24-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

When I arrived to work this morning, there was a "wet spot" well it was more than spot... pretty big darn big... bigger than that even ... and then some.

ok well there was this "wet" area which at first thought it was water so I parked my bike as usual. While putting the bike in place my foot was in that "wet" stuff and that's where I discovered it was oily... ugh.

I moved my bike on a dry area but I did run over that so I got some on my tires. How big a deal is this? I'll be careful of course when I leave but how fast will it disappear?

I of course notified Facilities and they were sending someone to have a look immediately (I'm the first bike to come in).

I would not chance it, you should throw that bike away and buy new one.

**Louis** · 08-24-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92Notch

I would not chance it, you should throw that bike away and buy new one.

Hmmm, how do I go shop for a new one? I can't get home to get the car to shop...

Danr · 08-24-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

Hmmm, how do I go shop for a new one? I can't get home to get the car to shop...

Ill buy for a buck. ninety eight, pick it up on the spot and drive him to were ever he wants to go !

davef03TC · 08-24-2006, 01:52 PM

pretty much says it all

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Be careful for the first few minutes, but after a few revolutions, the oil should be gone from the contact area of your tires. I would ride home like I ride when I have mounted new tires - be a bit more careful about leaning the bike until you know that the entire surface is clean. But you don't need to go overboard and wash your tires just because you rolled through some oil...

**Louis** · 08-24-2006, 02:13 PM

Made it home safely by the way. Wasn't as bad as I thought ...

08-23-2006, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	oil on parking When I arrived to work this morning, there was a "wet spot" well it was more than spot... pretty big darn big... bigger than that even ... and then some. ok well there was this "wet" area which at first thought it was water so I parked my bike as usual. While putting the bike in place my foot was in that "wet" stuff and that's where I discovered it was oily... ugh. I moved my bike on a dry area but I did run over that so I got some on my tires. How big a deal is this? I'll be careful of course when I leave but how fast will it disappear? I of course notified Facilities and they were sending someone to have a look immediately (I'm the first bike to come in). __________________ Louis

08-23-2006, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	No the tire isn't covered in oil probably some smaller patches... Washing up the tire would be hard to do but thanks for the idea. __________________ Louis

08-23-2006, 09:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Be careful for the first few minutes, but after a few revolutions, the oil should be gone from the contact area of your tires. I would ride home like I ride when I have mounted new tires - be a bit more careful about leaning the bike until you know that the entire surface is clean. But you don't need to go overboard and wash your tires just because you rolled through some oil... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-23-2006, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Thanks Jim, that reassures me. That's what I planning to do but wanted opinions from more experienced riders. __________________ Louis

08-23-2006, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Before you drive on that tire I'd start up the bike put it in first hold the front break and grab a whole bunch of throttle the pop the clutch to fry the oil. Move the freakin' water cooler on me will ya __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

08-23-2006, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,267	Wow, that's a great question I'd like to know the answer for as well. Every once in a while I have to just miss one of those...and I've been wondering what the consequences would be if I had to go through one. I've thought about it and hoped it would be much like having new tires. You know, try to keep the angles down for a couple of hundred miles...just in case. It doesn't sound like you coated a whole tire from your description...so I doubt it will be that big of a deal. However, if you're really concerned...does your place of work have a sink, where there might be some "grease cutting" dishwashing soap? Might not be a bad idea to give the tire a once over with some soapy water to take a little of the oil off. Just my 2 cents worth.

08-23-2006, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	[quote=inspiron]Be careful for the first few minutes, but after a few revolutions, the oil should be gone from the contact area of your tires. /QUOTE] A place I really watch now is leaving toll booths. I got sideways going through one this year taking off.

08-23-2006, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	not to thread jack, but any one deal with many brick streets? that takes some getting used to. hit an oily spot and you go sideways quick. Good info. We just got our assigned parking revoked, so I may not always park ing the same spot anymore, so good to know about the oil. Thanks guys. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

08-24-2006, 09:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
tigerdude77 In Training Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2003 vs800 Intruder Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 121	I did something siliar to that about a month ago. Had the wife on back too. We ran through a streak of something while turning in an intersection, so I couldn't avoid it. I almost lost it even though I had slowed tremendously. Had to put my foot down to keep from falling. The front and back slipped pretty badly everytime I leaned any at all. I poked all the way home and leaned very little. I scrubbed the tires really well before riding again. They were fine after that.

08-24-2006, 02:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Made it home safely by the way. Wasn't as bad as I thought ... __________________ Louis

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