Hardcore Biker
Just brought a bike stand so I can stand my bike upright rather than on a lean. Noticed in the oil sight glass that the oil level is just proud of the lower level mark. Should it be higher than that, say midway between the marks.
Still waiting for my owners manual so just guessing here. Any advice.
Cheers
Mark
Forum whore
If the engine is cold, it does seem a bit low. Mine runs about midway up the sight glass. Of course if it's above the minimum it's in theory okay.Originally Posted by Pogo2
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Hardcore Biker
All going good. Rode out to Muriwai on Monday and was bloody beaut!
Might add another 250-500ml just for peace of mind, being careful not to overfill of course. Do you recommend any particular oil?
Cheers
Forum whore
I've had mine serviced by the dealer since new so not sure what oil it runs, sorry. As a small top-up I guess any semi-synthetic would do. I'd stick about 200ml in and check again.
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Shouldn't the oil level be checked upright/level and not on a stand?
Nunquam Non Paratus
Highway Biker
If there,s a top mark it should be level with that.If all it takes to top up is around 200ml it,s nothing to get to concerned about.How much oil does it take?
Highway Biker
My VX has a similar engine and I find keeping the oil level close to the top mark makes gearchanging smoother and eliminates the neutral to first clunk.
Forum whore
How long you had it? Most owners seem to like them, so not sure why they weren't such a big seller. The only real criticism from road testers was the seat height a bit high for some and the front forks a bit soft. I liked the styling and the concept, but mabe it was a bit ahead of its time?
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Hardcore Biker
Took the bike back to Colemans to get their opinion. Service guy said that is was fine.
Apparently the oil pump can retain a bit of oil and sometimes gives the impression of a lower level.
I've looked at the level a couple of times and it varies each time, so I guess I will just take the average. At 3300km I'm sure it hasn't burnt too much oil. Just have wait and see.
Forum whore
I got to the point where I never bothered to check between services and the shop has never indicated that the level was too low and that I should keep an eye on it. I've never checked the coolant or battery. Just the tyres before each long ride and periodically when commuting.
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Weekend cruiser
A warning from experience, after 3 years get a new battery, or you could be on the side of the road with a dead one that not even jumper leads can get going. Check the coolant, in hot weather it will have some evaporation, and after a about 3 years it should be flushed and replaced. Use 15-50 semi synth oil, Motul 5100 is good, it will make the gears smoother than the 10-40 3100 :innocentthat seems to be the norm for the dealers.
Forum whore
Prolly good advice. Mine is due a full service so it'll be getting one before I take it out again once I'm cleared to ride. I'll ask about the oil, too.A warning from experience, after 3 years get a new battery, or you could be on the side of the road with a dead one that not even jumper leads can get going. Check the coolant, in hot weather it will have some evaporation, and after a about 3 years it should be flushed and replaced. Use 15-50 semi synth oil, Motul 5100 is good, it will make the gears smoother than the 10-40 3100 :innocentthat seems to be the norm for the dealers.
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Hardcore Biker
One question tho'. Where the hell is the battery. Without a manual its very frustrating. I removed the LHS cover and found the 'tool kit' but I don't know how to access anything else.A warning from experience, after 3 years get a new battery, or you could be on the side of the road with a dead one that not even jumper leads can get going. Check the coolant, in hot weather it will have some evaporation, and after a about 3 years it should be flushed and replaced. Use 15-50 semi synth oil, Motul 5100 is good, it will make the gears smoother than the 10-40 3100 :innocentthat seems to be the norm for the dealers.
Expert advice please!
Forum whore
Battery is under the rider's seat, you'll have to pop the seat off to get at it. My manual says it's a sealed unit and doesn't require maintenance.
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
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Ed
How do you get the seat off? and back on again
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