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Old Feb 15, 2021 | 04:35 PM
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Can someone tell me what this white stuff is on my dipstick? 05 95" road king with regular drag 20w50 in it. Pulled the dipstick, saw this stuff. I figure there is information there I don't know about.
 
Old Feb 15, 2021 | 04:41 PM
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Usually a sign of moisture. You parked? Not starting it like some do ever week or so running it a few?

I wouldn't worry about it. It will dry out after a good hour run.
 
Old Feb 15, 2021 | 09:53 PM
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Can someone tell me what this white stuff is on my dipstick?.
The bike got excited from you stroking it’s stick.
 
Old Feb 15, 2021 | 10:01 PM
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Yeah it'll be 20+ times worse if there was an issue.
 
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Originally Posted by roadrunner1414
The bike got excited from you stroking it’s stick.
Lmaooo
 
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Condensation. Results from short rides or starting the Bike in the Winter months and not getting up to Operating Temperature.
 
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Condensation. Results from short rides or starting the Bike in the Winter months and not getting up to Operating Temperature.
Are we still talking motorcycles here?
 
 
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