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Old 22-02-19, 12:13 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Craig380 View Post
The golden rule with SV ownership is: watch the oil level like a hawk until you know exactly how much oil your bike likes to drink according to the way you ride it. Pretty much the only thing that kills SV motors is a low oil level.

Some SVs do not use any oil between scheduled changes; some use a half-litre of oil between changes; some only use oil when ridden hard over long distances. Every bike is different. So check the level regularly - every 200 miles or so - until you are confident you know exactly how much oil (if any) your bike is using. Even after an oil and filter change, they can still use oil. So keep checking.

It should be checked when the engine is warm, about 2 minutes after switching it off, and with the bike held vertical on level ground. Do NOT check the level on the side-stand, the bike must be held vertical, at the 'balance point.' Make sure the level is always AT LEAST halfway between the L and F marks.

It takes approximately 200 - 250ml of oil to go from midway up to the F mark, and about 400 - 500ml to go from L to F.

Best bit of advice on the forum. Should be a sticky at the top of the page.
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