Oil question

[bris]

I just had to put in just over half a litre of oil after about 340 mile trip. I started the bike in the garage and let it idle for ages looking for a drip or signs of leakage but can't see anything, should I be worried?

[Mr Speirs]

Did you wait for a while before checking the oil level? The oil level won't read correctly until about 5 mins after the bike has been turned off. If you turn your engine on you'll see the oil appear to drain from the spyglass bit.

[simesb]

If it was full before the trip, and the litre of oil brought it back to the same point, then yes - I'd worry. But I don't know what would be causing it.....

[bris]

I'm pretty sure it was ok at the start of the journey as I did check it. The engine sounds good, no funny noises, knocks or rattles. Could it be burning it, it was nearly a 6 hour ride.

[fizzwheel]

It could be burning it. Could do with a little more info on your bike. I.e what year, what milleage is it at, when was it last serviced that kinda stuff.

You need to let the engine stand for a few minutes before you check the oil, make sure its not on the sidestand and its on a flat level surface ( apologies if this is teaching granny to suck eggs )

[bris]

Its an 04 plate k3 pointy with 26k on the clock, I just got it so not sure when the last service was. Going to get it checked over at a dealership on Tuesday. But wanted a little advice before telling them or not. Not wanting them doing the chin rubbing and making up a costly repair for it.