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So it occured to me ive been doing alot more riding than usual down to the fact i have been doing alot of advanced training. I am otherwise usually fairly diligent about the maintainence of my bike, but have neglected to check the oil level for about 1.5k miles since i last changed it, and i had to put about 600ml to raise it back to the top of the dipstick(it was even touching the bottom!)
I was wondering what benchmark you guys use for checking the oil? I realise different/older bikes will burn it at different rates (like simons shed..) Also, is there a more economical way to buy bike oil, or a cheaper brand? At present i have been using castrol 4t but its over £30 for 4l, and on the cb500 i am changing the oil every 2.5/3k. When i get on the gsxr the recommended interval is 4k, so i was wondering if there is a 25l bulk bottle or something as my dad also rides so we could share it. |
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I check mine each time I take the bike off the driveway but as the SV has a sight glass it's no trouble. As for buying oil I stock up when HG have a special offer. Get almost two changes out of a can.
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I check mine once a week, regardless of miles. I think some companies do sell oil in 25L drums, but generally only to the trade (garages) Ask around and im sure you may be able to find one.
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I never check the oil level, I just replace engines.
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I check mine everytime it gets put back in its bed after a ride.
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Find somebody with a halfords trade card and then buy more with the savings!
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Check as and when I remember. Which shouldn't be too hard. But I do remember every couple of weeks.
Oil I get as a freebie from work. Well I say work in a very loose way. |
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Yea the gsxr has a sight, so will be alot less of a faff to check. Hein gericke Mark? Thought theyve shut down or do you buy it online from their eu arm? Good idea on halfords trade card, i have a mechanic mate..
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HG in Farnborough is still trading.
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4 x 1 litre bottles tends to only be pence more expensive than the 4 litre bottles, so by that logic I wouldn't expect mahooosive cans to be much cheaper. It's just one of those areas you'll have to take the hit on I'm afraid stu.
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