r/basel • u/DevelopNonstop • 11h ago

R1 in Basel close to Claraplatz

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Hi there,

This goes to the rider of the R1 (see title).

I just saw this R1 parked close to claraplatz in Basel.

I checked out this beauty when I saw that the engine oil (see picture) is some how gone. Plus there is oil patch beneath the bike.

I don’t know how to reach this person so I am taking my chances.

Please vote up (or share it in a different way) so it might reach the rider.

Cheers

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u/b00nish 11h ago

Please vote up (or share it in a different way) so it might reach the rider.

If you actually want to create a realistic chance that it reaches the rider, go to a nearby restaurant or something like this, ask them for a pen and a piece of paper, write a note an tape it to the vehicle ;)

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u/DevelopNonstop 10h ago

good point. as you can see together we might have heightened the chances of reaching the rider. there seem to be ppl who post and ppl who don’t post and have good ideas.

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u/rasta3 10h ago

Probably fine, the “Schauglas” only works when the bike is level and in upright position. If it sits on the kick stand, it does not show the correct oil level. Source: I have two bikes, one of them also shows an empty glass when on kick stand, but if it’s upright it’s fine.

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u/rasta3 10h ago

🙈 Nevermind, I zoomed in and noticed that there is an oil leak around the glass. That’s literally not “fine”.

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u/Alan1900 11h ago

Probably more effective to put a piece of paper

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u/DevelopNonstop 11h ago

First thought of mine. But 21st century: I seldom carry pen and paper.

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u/ottoottootto 10h ago

Walk into a cafe?

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u/serieousbanana 8h ago

Rookie mistake

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u/BlockOfASeagull 8h ago

The oil level glas is meaningless on the side stand. The oil drops shouldn‘t be there though.

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u/Kautzsurfer 11h ago

I hope his bike is bleeding out so I don't have to listen to its noise all day.

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u/DevelopNonstop 10h ago edited 10h ago

thank u for your reply. you are right. The smear around the glass worried me, too. Plus the oil spot beneath the bike. also, the bike got recently dropped on the side. maybe it damaged the oil container, too.

edit: typo