New Biker (Silent Knight)

[Silent Knight]

Hey all,

I'm new to the biking world, just got a CBR250 this week and have no clue on the mechanics of bikes etc yet!:whistle:

I've always been a car person but thought it's time to get a taste of both worlds...

This is probably the wrong forum to ask this in but I'm going to try anyway. :P

1. How do you check oil levels on a bike?
2. What sort of oil would a CBR250 (MC17) use?
3. What sort of mileage can I expect from it?
4. What sort of oil would this bike use and how do I change it?

Yes, yes I know, very noob!
Ask me to take a car apart and I'll do that for ya! :woohoo:

[NOMIS]

they last for ever.. :-)

Ive serviced my hornet 3 times in 6500km you dont need to do this.. I just get bored.
Oil there should be a dipstick on side of the engine that unwinds. What year is the bike. Make sure you lube your chain and keep tension up.

[Silent Knight]

It's a 1988.

Cheers, will have a go this weekend and check if I can find the dipstick!

[BIHB@0610]

will check if I can find the dipstick!

Come on, smart arse comment somebody? Anybody? Initiate the poor boy .....? :corn:

Oh and welcome to KB! :hug:

[Griffin]

Welcome to KB - dont take all the answers you get seriously - you may end up using treacle to lube your bike with... otherwise, its a great site with heaps of interesting people and possible get togethers.

Enjoy your new hobby :msn-wink: