A reminder for everyone to check their oil every ride!

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by martinowen, Mar 3, 2013.

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  1. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I think it's around 300ml by my last top up. but then I'm not the most accurate of measurers....
     
    #421 navvy10, Jun 21, 2013
  2. Sossige

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    Ta chaps.
     
    #422 Sossige, Jun 21, 2013
  3. steveh

    steveh New Member

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    Sossige..... Are you screwing / unscrewing dip stick..?? If so could make it look like overfilled. You've got to dip without screwing in, if that makes sense...
     
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  4. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    The garage told me you have to screw it in as I specifically asked as that makes at least 10-12mm difference. I found you have to screw gently so the oil doesn't splash up all over the dipstick. And this has nothing to do with sex :D
     
    #424 navvy10, Jun 22, 2013
  5. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Just checked the manual to be sure and you're right it says dont screw it in. Mechanics aren't as knowledgeable as they think....
     
    #425 navvy10, Jun 22, 2013
  6. Sossige

    Sossige Active Member

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    Hi, no, not screwing the dipstick in - as per manual and label on the dipstick.

    Cheers,

    S
     
    #426 Sossige, Jun 22, 2013
  7. Guymx

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    Checked mine after reading this and it needed a 1.5L top up! Phew!
     
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  8. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    I put another 300ml in!!
     
    #428 navvy10, Jun 22, 2013
  9. Garyb

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    Kinell, did you change the filter while you was at it?
     
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  10. martinowen

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    Bump again, I know mine was never oil level in the end but it has made a few people realise get were getting very low!
    Check it people
     
    #430 martinowen, Mar 6, 2014
  11. Frost1

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    Just read the whole thread, some lessons learned there. Glad it all went well, Atrhur is indeed a top bloke for all he did :)
     
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  12. madmac

    madmac Well-Known Member

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    Yup. I think we all need an Arthur near us. Bike ownership would be a lot easier... :)
     
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  13. lambchops

    lambchops Elite Member

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    saw this thread and was like no way sorry to hear this Martin!! then saw the date a did a sigh of relief!! What was the issue in the end couldn't read it all?
     
    #433 lambchops, Mar 6, 2014
  14. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
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    My gearbox, 2 teeth broke off of 4th gear!



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    #434 martinowen, Mar 7, 2014
  15. lambchops

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    Ah I see, lucky escape then! Amazing they broke apart like that... No more clutchless down shifting for you then :)
     
    #435 lambchops, Mar 7, 2014
  16. ExDaytona675

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    I just read this entire thread and it is really good to see how many top blokes there are on here. I also own a BMW (in addition to my 08 Fireblade) and use their forum a bit and to be honest there are a lot of tossers (hence their nickname) on there. There is no way you could have gone through a 44 page thread witout some smartarse jumping in without a derogatory comment or criticism of spelling. There is however a lot of abuse about sportsbike riders in general and a rather holier than thou attitude towards other bikers. I think I'll stick on here in future!
     
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  17. benp1

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    Quick oil question - what brand/type are people using?
     
    #437 benp1, Mar 10, 2014
  18. travellingkiwi

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    Amazingly enough... I've never put any in mine... It hasn't used a drop in 8070miles... And the dealer does the servicing so far...

    H
     
    #438 travellingkiwi, Mar 10, 2014
  19. lambchops

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    Random place to post about oil... But I use castrol racing, did use the fully syth but have the semi in now.
     
    #439 lambchops, Mar 10, 2014
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