remember to check your oil guys

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Davido

The oil pressure light is bloody useless. "oh btw your engine's ****ed. Have a nice day"

Nah, not really, it's just not for detecting low oil- there are other problems that can cause low oil pressure that are salvagable if you stop riding. The SV does have a low level sensor, you work it by looking in the wee window

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by northwind

Nah, not really, it's just not for detecting low oil- there are other problems that can cause low oil pressure that are salvagable if you stop riding.

Such as?

Originally Posted by northwind

Nah, not really, it's just not for detecting low oil- there are other problems that can cause low oil pressure that are salvagable if you stop riding. The SV does have a low level sensor, you work it by looking in the wee window

Not much good if you're currently riding. I know you should check before riding, but dammit I'm lazy!

I like these 'my engines blown up as it ran low/out of oil' threads.

They remind me to check the level on my bike!

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by ASM-Forever

I like these 'my engines blown up as it ran low/out of oil' threads.

They remind me to check the level on my bike!

mine haven't blown up.........















yet

[northwind]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Such as?

Crap or damage in the oiling system would be the obvious ones...

Originally Posted by rictus01

Oh and just to add, I haven't checked my oil in over three months now and don't intend to for another couple at least *
*this isn't advice, just a statement of fact

Cheers Mark.

Ah Rictus you do make I larf. Is this the same for your chain as well?

What do you do with the speedo and a new lump? Should you change both?

[Stu]

Originally Posted by HooliganDan

What do you do with the speedo and a new lump? Should you change both?

What ever the heck you like
But if you're thinking of resale value then note the mileage you change engines (as the engine will now not match V5 - Do you have to inform DVLA???) And keep as much info as you have on the new engine e.g. proof of mileage done

[Stu]

Originally Posted by ASM-Forever

I like these 'my engines blown up as it ran low/out of oil' threads.

They remind me to check the level on my bike!

Actually your post is more likely to make me check my oil than 1/2 life's!
It gets so soul destroying checking it and always seeing it fine that you eventually stop checking but the thought of £350 - £400 bill (plus the shame of coming on here to start a new thread ) should keep me in check for a while

Originally Posted by Stu

Actually your post is more likely to make me check my oil than 1/2 life's!
It gets so soul destroying checking it and always seeing it fine that you eventually stop checking but the thought of £350 - £400 bill (plus the shame of coming on here to start a new thread ) should keep me in check for a while

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