The oil level difference on k3s between bad and good gear changes.

[rapidgaz]

Sorry to hijack, is this ok.

Just had mine back from dealer first service, 600miles. Since its came back, the gear shift is a little stiffa, but oil level is only at just over min fill. Would take it back buy its to far and a pain to get to. Could I use an oil from say a bp or she'll garage of right grade and just top it up. Or should I check what they used at the dealer.

Originally Posted by rapidgaz

Sorry to hijack, is this ok.

Just had mine back from dealer first service, 600miles. Since its came back, the gear shift is a little stiffa, but oil level is only at just over min fill. Would take it back buy its to far and a pain to get to. Could I use an oil from say a bp or she'll garage of right grade and just top it up. Or should I check what they used at the dealer.

its said that a drive chain thats a little to tight can effect the gear change

[Bibio]

is that level when its upright?

i cant see a main dealer not topping the oil up properly. then again if they checked the level just after filling the system then forgot to start the bike then top again would account for the low level.

[rapidgaz]

Hi yeah bike upright, I was a little surprised also. I checked the bike last night after it was standing for 24 hours.

Originally Posted by rapidgaz

Hi yeah bike upright, I was a little surprised also. I checked the bike last night after it was standing for 24 hours.

thats how i check the oil,BUTwith most bikes you are supposed to start the bike and let it run untill warm/hot then stop the bike and let it stand for a few minutes and then check the oil,in practice if you do it this way the oil level will be lower then if it is stood cold for hours,so if filled to the max when cold may only read as on the minimum when run and checked!!

[rapidgaz]

Originally Posted by suzukigt380paul

thats how i check the oil,BUTwith most bikes you are supposed to start the bike and let it run untill warm/hot then stop the bike and let it stand for a few minutes and then check the oil,in practice if you do it this way the oil level will be lower then if it is stood cold for hours,so if filled to the max when cold may only read as on the minimum when run and checked!!

Hi yeah see what you mean, but any way I got some oil today put about 1/3 of a litre in, so just below high mark gear change was smooth again no draggy clutch or slipping clutch. All seems ok.