used about a pint of oil today

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by alantf

2 or 3 minutes on a warm engine should suffice. I check before a ride to see where the level is. That way I am assured there is no oil lurking in the upper engine. Part of my pre-ride routine.

[Water Warrior 2]

The difference between regular dino oil and synthetic oil is an ongoing debate for many riders/drivers and the folks who sell the stuff. Do I think sythetics are worthwhile ? Yes but only for certain purposes. For a mechanical device that will have extended service on some items the synthetic is my choice. On both bikes I just pour in cheap dino Shell Rotella 15-40. I started out the Vstrom with Amsoil products but it is a fortune in Canada so it was time to economize. Both bikes are very happy with dino oil and use only a very small amount. The transmissions shift very well and don't hang up ever.
My Ranger 4x4 is Amsoil bumper to bumper except for the Rotella in the engine. Works for me.

[geezer]

so you guys are trying to say that oil lights are pointless? ok i wont even start this arguement

tcrave was not saying to check oil level with engine running, read the post fully before stateing opinions! geez he said run motor turn OFF (seems like you didnt read that part) wait, then check oil level. he is correct and his manual was not leing to him :lol: wtf

[blaine]

Originally Posted by geezer

so you guys are trying to say that oil lights are pointless? ok i wont even start this arguement

tcrave was not saying to check oil level with engine running, read the post fully before stateing opinions! geez he said run motor turn OFF (seems like you didnt read that part) wait, then check oil level. he is correct and his manual was not leing to him :lol: wtf

Tcrave stated "the manual says that you are supposed to let it run for a few minutes to warm up, then shut if off and let it sit for around 30 sec, then tilt it upright to check the oil"
If his manual states that,he better get a new manual.The oil should be checked at the first of the day,before starting the engine.My Kawasaki has a oil light,but I check my oil before each ride.Even if it had a oil pressure gage,I would still check the oil level at the start of the day.

[geezer]

and there is nothing wrong with checking your oil, light or no light. a light would be nice though. i was srprised when i got the bike and it didnt have one, all my other bikes did so i thought it was common place for them to be there. but upon ferther learing i have found that some bikes dont even have oil filters, haha oh boy

[blaine]

Originally Posted by geezer

and there is nothing wrong with checking your oil, light or no light. a light would be nice though. i was srprised when i got the bike and it didnt have one, all my other bikes did so i thought it was common place for them to be there. but upon ferther learing i have found that some bikes dont even have oil filters, haha oh boy

Yea, my bike is a 90 model.Oil light,belt drive,water cooled,and self canceling turn signals.Pretty ahead of it's time for a bike 21 years old.
:cool: :2tup:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by geezer

tcrave was not saying to check oil level with engine running, read the post fully before stating opinions! geez he said run motor turn OFF (seems like you didnt read that part) wait, then check oil level. he is correct and his manual was not leing to him :lol: wtf

NO....... seems like YOU didn't read what WE said!!!!!!!!! What we said - if you care to re-read it carefully - was that you should not need to run the engine before checking it! The oil needs time to drain into the sump, so a check should be done before you even think about starting the engine.

Just imagine if the oil was really low, and you started the engine without checking it, just so you could run it for a minute or two. Imagine the damage it would do. That would be really stupid.

Is English your first language? I've noticed that on some of the other posts you've misunderstood some of the replies.

[geezer]

haha nice burn, yes its my only language. id rather belive a manual than anyones so called "wisdom" anyday :lol: haha whatever

[blaine]

Originally Posted by geezer

haha nice burn, yes its my only language. id rather belive a manual than anyones so called "wisdom" anyday :lol: haha whatever

So your saying,to check the oil,you first start the bike,let it run for a couple of minutes,shut it off and wait 30 seconds,and THAN check the oil ?????
:??: :retard: :shocked:

[geezer]

no i just check it with the motor cold, thats what his the manual says to do :lol: personally dont do it that way but if its in writing its there for a reason. i love this forum and i love you guys! :crackup