Can someone tell me whats wrong here?

[Cynic]

Hi guys
I know nothing about S1000RR.. but i have a 2012 that i just bought..

But shouldnt there be a screw here... and this oil... cant be good?
These images are taken on the left side of the bike, next to the window for checking oil level.

Dropbox link to images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wdhu2c1tsvqiriz/JaQ9V-Trju

 

[Marcus81]

No there should not be bolts there, mine are empty too, they're possibly bolt holes to secure the engine to a frame if its being worked on.

As for the oil you'll have to wash it off and see where it comes from, my sight glass weeps slightly.

 

[Shug]

Not had a look at mine, but the thread might be unused on the road bike. Potentially mount for race shift lever?

Oil drips just look like throw from the chain. Right under the gearbox sprocket, right?

 

[phil]

Almost definitely Chain lube and not Oil from the engine. My sight glass is covered with black Oil/Lube from my chain as I use gear Oil for lubing the chain.

Hope this helps.

 

[cally1066]

Had to clean mine the other day, its just oil off the chain

 

[Cynic]

Thanx guys, what a relife =P I havent seen anything like that on my CBR1000RR or earlier bikes so i was a bit scared =P Just picked up the bike and did my first ride on the track..

 

[phil]

Do not want to teach you how to suck eggs but, Dont forget to keep an eye on the Oil level though.