Hi, I'm considering purchasing a 2002 SW with 5,000 miles. It looks good and drives good, but I noticed 1 drop of oil on the oil drain plug. The owner says he never finds any oil spots in his garage where it has been kept. I wiped off the oil before test driving it, and there was no oil when I got back.

How concerned should I be about this? What is the best way to make sure it doesn't have a serious leak? Should I have a mechanic look at it?

Thanks Bill,

I will give this a try. (Your method will tell me if its coming from down below, right? If it is coming from higher up, how do i find it? Are slow leaks very common on a 10 year old machine like this? Would you purchase the vehicle with a slow leak?) Sorry if my questions are dumb. I'm not very mechanical and new to motorbikes.)

Bill

lndlyb4
Welcome to the world of the Silverwing, you found the best forum on the web for advice on the Silverwing.
I would not be to concerned with one drop of oil. If it was a serious leak I would think you would have seen more than one drop. The Silverwing is a great scooter. If you were to post where you live someone may be able to have a look at it with you and advise you, or at lest you may meet someone to ride with, if you buy it.

great roger!

i live in davie fla. i will probably have my mechanic take a look

would love to meet other sw riders

Guessing----drops result of sloppy oil changing technique----GUNK underside of engine and metal tray----squirt off and see what develops.

Price right, jump at it, realizing 10 year bike should need new tires (dried up) if OEM are still on it, at least a peek at drive belt warranted, battery?, change all fluids, ---I don't think SilverWing have any reputation of real oil leaks---other than mess from oil changes. Best if you can find somebody who works on SilverWings on reg basis to look at.

Make sure you start riding with fresh engine oil and filter and hope gas tank isn't full of glop.

Bill, John, Roger,

Thanks for the input and for making me feel welcome on this site.

I think I am going to go for it. The bike seems in very good shape and I feel less worried about the oil, although I will take your advice and check it out. I am going to pay my scooter mechanic to have a look at it as well. It's worth the money I'll pay him to know what I am getting.

Here's a few photos.

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Check to make sure it has not been parked next to a Harley

Or anything made in England.

May I ask what you paid for the 2002? The only reason I ask is because someone here in Nashville just sold their 2004 on ebay for $2225, which is the cheapest I've seen one go. I paid $1025 more two years ago for a 2002. I was very tempted to bid on this one for my wife because the bidding was so low, but she really loves her 250 scoot.

That comment was pretty rude.

I once bought something that was made in England that was excellent.

Of course it was Fish and Chips...

I met a virgin in London. By the time I was done with her she had been Made in England, and more than once I'll have you know.