Oil top up - Page 2

Water Warrior 2 · 01-05-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by music man

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Originally Posted by alantf

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.

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.

Good reason to have a mirror on a stick. The telescoping models are compact and easily stored in a tank bag or side case. Always remember to do a full light check at the beginning of the day too. You just never know when a bulb goes out due to vibration or age. It only takes a minute to be safe.

Viirin · 01-07-2011, 10:59 AM

cheers for all the responses guys

alantf · 01-07-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

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.

Overkill?....... It takes about 2 seconds to pull the bike upright, then get on it.
Burning that much oil? ......... It could also be that the drain plug isn't quite snugged up, & losing oil drip by drip.
Checked every couple of weeks?....... Phew! you can lose a lot of oil (unnoticed) in two weeks. Even on my car it's part of the weekly checks. (and that's got an oil monitor on start-up)

For the sake of 2 seconds a day, I'd sooner be safe than sorry.

patrick_777 · 01-08-2011, 01:20 AM

Anybody remember T-CLOCS in the MSF Basic Course?

Checking oil is part of the pre-ride checklist.

Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stand.

http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm?pa ... e%20Basics

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