Oil top up
I've been hearing conflicting information about when to top up the oil so I thought I'd post to get the best answers
Should you add the oil when the bike is hot, warm or cold? I know you'll get a different reading from the level depending on how much oil is still up in the engine but when is the best time to add it? Vii |
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IIRC, that would be WARM. It really isn't THAT important as the difference is likely to be only a few CCs. |
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:) :2tup: |
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You can't properly check oil level until the engine has cooled and all the oil has drained back into the sump.
And without a proper oil level check, you can't know how much to add, right? |
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As a rule of thumb, before I start up for the first time each day, I stand at the opposite side to the side stand, get hold of the handlebar, & pull the bike upright, momentarily. If I see the oil go up to the top of the glass, I know it's o.k. :)
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I guess making a check of the oil part of your routine isn't a bad thing, but every single day is a little overkill, don't you think?
If you're burning that much oil from one day to the next, then you've got bigger problems than simply needing to top up evry now and then :) I usually checked every couple of weeks. |
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I used to do that same thing to my GZ, (not every day though), but my current bike is a bit more heavy and I don't like doing it that way because it feels like i could lose control of it. |
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