Fingers crossed this one is good

**Dragon** · 5th January 2013, 11:42

Currently waiting on.my uncle to arrive so I can look at the 2002 gsx250 Im considering buying today means I can wear my new helmet

glad the weather is good as my qmoto grace leathers wont be here till a week or so away

Im keen for anyrides around paraparaumu coming up as I don't have work till the 14th Im in my older gear so not to keen on anything to exposed

**Grizzo** · 5th January 2013, 13:05

Welcome.

Congrats on the ride.

And GO QMOTO!

**Edbear** · 5th January 2013, 13:29

Hope it is just what you need. Goodonyer!

**Dragon** · 5th January 2013, 18:00

So after looking it over some money changed hands and now I own it

git it for a good price only issue is it has a very small oil or water leak so I'm trying to work out how to check the levels

have been riding it since about 130 and the first 10mins from dominoes in newtown to the vtnz were scary as hell due to the fact I haven't ridden in about 2yrs but I managed to get back out to pram no problems

think I need to practice more slow speed stuff and maybe put her over more into the corners I'm just being cautious until my new gear shows up

anyone keen for a ride tonight and wants to show me the dip stick location?

**Dragon** · 5th January 2013, 18:30

Found the oil level window not 100% sure if it reads full of clean oil or is empty :s haven't had the oil pressure light come on so that's a good thing but I know that when it comes on its to late. will go buy 1L tomorrow and add some of that see if it makes a difference to the reading diners crossed its all good need to get some degreaser as well

going to be a busy day

is there any rides on?

**speeding_ant** · 5th January 2013, 19:14

Best to leave for 30 minutes after a ride, sit completely up straight (does your bike have a center stand), then check the oil levels. If you add more oil than needed you could damage the engine. Though I think those invaders have a huge sump.

Best really to do a full oil change, that way you know for sure that the oil is fresh and at the right level.

**speeding_ant** · 5th January 2013, 19:14

Oh, and I'm well up for a ride anytime

**Dragon** · 5th January 2013, 20:17

Last service was done at 49k and its just about 54now ill check the oil in the morning I am keen to ride tomorrow

just realized I'm an idiot for riding bare knuckles as I am sunburnt on my hands up my wrists to where my jacket sleeves start as they ride up alittle when I'm on the bike as the old gloves I had came up.high

Can't wait for the qmoto gear to arrive

Paula there is amazing

also think ill have to get some better boots to help with my gear changes

I have the bug haven't felt this free and alive since I rode last even my 330kw skyline didn't make feel this good I can enjoy everything at the speed limit ish

**FJRider** · 5th January 2013, 22:56

Originally Posted by speeding_ant

Best to leave for 30 minutes after a ride, sit completely up straight (does your bike have a center stand), then check the oil levels. If you add more oil than needed you could damage the engine. Though I think those invaders have a huge sump.

Best really to do a full oil change, that way you know for sure that the oil is fresh and at the right level.

Never use the main stand to check oil level. The bike will be leaning forward and give a false reading. You could put too much in ... or not enough. (depends where the sight glass is)

The bike should be held (or propped up on the side stand) level. Warm it up for a few minutes ... then you can check it in a few minutes. Oil can be put in when the engine is warm.

Cast into the casing (usually at the fill point) is the amount of oil the engine holds. If you change the oil filter when the oil change is done ... add a bit more to fill the filter. Check again after running for a few minutes after the change.

Low pressure and low oil level are two different things. DON'T count on low pressure coming on to show the level is low (often a different warning light/system) and such a low pressure warning may be TOO LATE to save the engine .. You want to be lazy and not CHECK ... owners risk.

5000 km's since last service ... due for oil and filter change. How much is left on the Chain adjusters .. to set it at the correct amount of play ... ?????

**unstuck** · 6th January 2013, 04:59

Originally Posted by Dragon

Found the oil level window not 100% sure if it reads full of clean oil or is empty :s haven't had the oil pressure light come on so that's a good thing but I know that when it comes on its to late. will go buy 1L tomorrow and add some of that see if it makes a difference to the reading diners crossed its all good need to get some degreaser as well

going to be a busy day

is there any rides on?

Be careful where you are spraying degreaser. Use some kerosene in a plastic spray bottle, much better than a lot of degreasers. That degreaser you get from the whare whare is pure shit.

**GrayWolf** · 6th January 2013, 05:41

Look in the events thread,
Ratti (BRONZ) and crew organise Tuesday rides for slow paced/learners to enjoy. There is always a few experienced riders ther who will help you with things you are not sure about, as well as help yo with riding techniques.... Seems Andrew Templeton (Advanced riding Instructor) has been out with them and gave the rides the 'thumbs up'.
I work shifts, so my free time is all over the shop (monday/tuesday coming) but if you are looking to do a few 'local' or even a longer SLOW paced (100kph or close) and want some company, then give me a PM.

OH sunburn is the LEAST of your worries... Would you lean all your weight on bare hands on a belt sander???? No difference to sliding down the roads in bare hands if you came off

.... get some gloves

**speeding_ant** · 6th January 2013, 07:15

Originally Posted by FJRider

Never use the main stand to check oil level. The bike will be leaning forward and give a false reading. You could put too much in ... or not enough. (depends where the sight glass is)

Duly noted!

**bosslady** · 6th January 2013, 09:26

Originally Posted by unstuck

Be careful where you are spraying degreaser. Use some kerosene in a plastic spray bottle, much better than a lot of degreasers. That degreaser you get from the whare whare is pure shit.

why be careful? I was going to get some degreaser today to clean my filthy chain...

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