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Offline Ford40

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Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« on: February 20, 2014, 10:51:19 AM »
After I got back from a trip to lunch I pulled the dipstick out to check the oil level and found some foamy white milky liquid on the cap part of the dipstick and there was also some smoke coming out of the oil tank. Does anybody know what could be causing this. Bike is a 1976 CB750.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2014, 11:11:55 AM »
It sounds like condensation in the oil tank. Do you live in a humid area or one prone to rapid temp change? I'd spend the $25 and change the oil.


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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2014, 11:16:45 AM »
You will always get that if you only ride short distances. The bike doesn't reach full operating temperature and condensation forms.
Take it for a longer run every week.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2014, 12:31:59 PM »
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Not to worry. Happens to me all the time--especially in the morning when I wake up.  ;D
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2014, 12:48:52 PM »
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Not to worry. Happens to me all the time--especially in the morning when I wake up.  ;D

better see a doctor  :o

Is the bike stored outside in a wet climate? If this were a water cooled vehicle you might worry a bit but an air cooled bike nothing to worry about, just go ride it long and hard to warm the engine and dry it out.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2014, 12:52:03 PM »
Quote from: Duanob on February 20, 2014, 12:48:52 PM
better see a doctor  :o
Or a lady of the night.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2014, 01:12:35 PM »
Penicillin and a looooong freeway ride usually will clear that up  ;D
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2014, 01:20:53 PM »
No need to change the oil. Its just moisture, take her for a good ride!
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2014, 03:14:26 PM »
I always pull the dipstick out quick and slip it back in before a good hard ride :)
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2014, 03:47:29 PM »
She's just showing her affection, and wants you to take her out.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2014, 04:27:08 PM »
Quote from: skidooextreme on February 20, 2014, 01:20:53 PM
No need to change the oil. Its just moisture, take her for a good ride!

^^This. This is the risk of starting a bike for a few minutes in the winter and shutting it down before it's truly good and warmed up. There will always be some degree of condensation and it needs to burn off. Take it out and play with it for longer!
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2014, 04:42:26 PM »
Looks like someone else took it for a ride before you got to it!!  ;D ;D

But in all seriousness that looks like some serious moisture contamination of the oil. You will need a good long ride to get all that moisture to evaporate out of the oil.

On a side note, a few days ago I elected to do a little winter maintenance on my 550 and took the clutch cover off. I was shocked at the amount of condensation in there. There were beads of moisture everywhere like someone had splashed water inside the engine. Start it up and all that water gets mixed in with the oil.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2014, 08:07:08 PM »
PENICILLIN STAT!
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2014, 09:46:57 PM »
Taste it, if its salty your in trouble...
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2014, 06:52:12 AM »
Quote from: 750K on February 20, 2014, 09:46:57 PM
Taste it, if its salty your in trouble...

I hope you are speaking from your own personal experience. :o :o :o
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2014, 07:18:21 AM »
Quote from: Ford40 on February 20, 2014, 10:51:19 AM
After I got back from a trip to lunch I pulled the dipstick out to check the oil level and found some foamy white milky liquid on the cap part of the dipstick and there was also some smoke coming out of the oil tank. Does anybody know what could be causing this. Bike is a 1976 CB750.

I'd see your Doctor and stay away from your girlfriend until it clears up!
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2014, 08:31:38 AM »
Quote from: Black 750K8 on February 21, 2014, 06:52:12 AM
Quote from: 750K on February 20, 2014, 09:46:57 PM
Taste it, if its salty your in trouble...

I hope you are speaking from your own personal experience. :o :o :o

So I've heard from old girlfriends ;)
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2014, 10:14:08 AM »
I am so glad you are talking about the bike..
Post your location in the profile..easier to give an answer...ie, if you were in AK, I could say you got a few more months of that problem..
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2014, 10:24:40 AM »
Thanks for the replies. I'm located in South Carolina and it has been kinda rainy lately so I guess thats my problem. Does anybody know where to get a new rubber for the dipstick as mine is pretty crusty.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2014, 10:58:46 AM »
Quote from: Ford40 on February 21, 2014, 10:24:40 AM
Does anybody know where to get a new rubber for the dipstick as mine is pretty crusty.
Most drug stores have packages of new rubbers for dipsticks on their shelves. Make sure you clean the dipstick up well as that crust can become uncomfortable.... ;)
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2014, 11:16:35 AM »
Santorum  ::)


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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2014, 11:53:26 AM »
Quote from: Ford40 on February 21, 2014, 10:24:40 AM
Thanks for the replies. I'm located in South Carolina and it has been kinda rainy lately so I guess thats my problem. Does anybody know where to get a new rubber for the dipstick as mine is pretty crusty.

Do you have a K or F?
Looks like #2
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k-750-four-k-1976-usa_model494/partslist/F++14.html#results

DSS has the stick complete. They also have a dip stick with a temp gauge. Scroll down half way down.
http://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K-FOUR-1976-USA/
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2014, 03:10:58 PM »
I am in savannah ga and I get the foam too if I don't ride for more than 30 minutes...lots of humidity here.  I try not to ever do that. Also I am using that dip stick with temp gauge and it's nice. A little tight of a fit but it's nice to have a general idea of my oil temp.
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Re: Found a milky white substance on my dipstick
« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2014, 06:06:36 PM »


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I hate when that happens, as for the 'crusty' part, you're on your own!
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