Oil question for C50 owners

[Edbear]

Ed
How do you get the seat off? and back on again

I think a 6mm allen key? At the rear of the pillion seat you'll see a single bolt, remove that and lift off the pillion seat. Take out the two bolts at the rear of the rider's seat that holds the bracket and lift off.

You're welcome to pop in and copy anything you need from my manual if that will help.

[skinman]

dont know about pogo2 but I might have to take you up on that at some point edbear.

[Edbear]

dont know about pogo2 but I might have to take you up on that at some point edbear.

No probs mate! I have regretfully listed my bike on TradeMe due to my back problems and the fact that it's going to be some months before I might be able to ride again. Shame to see such a great bike sitting around over Summer. I'm not giving it away, so it may not sell, but if it does I'll naturally be giving the new owner the manual, so if anyone does want to copy bits, might be better to come around sooner rather than later. It's had 44 views just overnight so far...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=339220958

[Pogo2]

I have regretfully listed my bike on TradeMe

Hey Ed
That would have been a tough call. Best of luck with the sale (if you know what I mean).

Cheers

Mark

[Edbear]

Hey Ed
That would have been a tough call. Best of luck with the sale (if you know what I mean).

Cheers

Mark

Yeah, you'll note the ad says exactly why it's for sale and that I don't really care if I have to keep it...

[Gone Burger]

Yeah, you'll note the ad says exactly why it's for sale and that I don't really care if I have to keep it...

Sorry to hear you have taken the plunge Ed and listed your beastie for sale. But understand of course your reasons. Mine is for sale too. Listed it in Trade me today, but withdrew it, as I now need to replace the indicator which wont happen til early Jan. Will put listing back up then.

As for checking oil levels, nice work Pogo for getting stand to be able to check. I have been wondering how on I I could stand it upright at the same time as bending down to look at the level. Don't check it nearly often enough as I just can't do it on my own. It goes in for its 1200k service next week (oops, its done 1400k now, that snuck up on me).

[Pogo2]

Sorry to hear you have taken the plunge Ed and listed your beastie for sale. But understand of course your reasons. Mine is for sale too. Listed it in Trade me today, but withdrew it, as I now need to replace the indicator which wont happen til early Jan. Will put listing back up then.

As for checking oil levels, nice work Pogo for getting stand to be able to check. I have been wondering how on I I could stand it upright at the same time as bending down to look at the level. Don't check it nearly often enough as I just can't do it on my own. It goes in for its 1200k service next week (oops, its done 1400k now, that snuck up on me).

for checking oil levels and polishing lots of chrome. Dont have to bend so far to polish the left hand side of the beast now!

[Edbear]

Sorry to hear you have taken the plunge Ed and listed your beastie for sale. But understand of course your reasons. Mine is for sale too. Listed it in Trade me today, but withdrew it, as I now need to replace the indicator which wont happen til early Jan. Will put listing back up then.

As for checking oil levels, nice work Pogo for getting stand to be able to check. I have been wondering how on I I could stand it upright at the same time as bending down to look at the level. Don't check it nearly often enough as I just can't do it on my own. It goes in for its 1200k service next week (oops, its done 1400k now, that snuck up on me).

Yeah, don't worry I won't be giving it away! Personally I'd rather keep it and Jill's peeved that I can't ask a higher price anyway... So unless someone basically says they'll pay the asking price it's probably going to remain mine. Wouldn't that be a shame... (NOT!)

I use a small floor jack to get the bike level to check the oil, even for me it's a mission to hold the bike level and see the sight-glass. A scissor-jack is ideal.

[Rhubarb]

Just brought a bike stand so I can stand my bike upright rather than on a lean.

What sort of stand did you get?

Where did you get it from?

Thanks

[Pogo2]

What sort of stand did you get?

Where did you get it from?

Thanks

Ventura bike stand for 16-18" wheel. Brought it from Cycletreads for $210. Bit expensive for what it is but really good to be able to keep the bike vertical. Takes up a little less space in the garage as well.