Oil level?

I wa refering to MattCo's post about checking pressure etc everyday.
A glance at the window is like you say 10sec tops its the other stuff I cant belive someone can be bothered to do everyday.

ur supposed to check ur oil level??????? really??? bloody hell never knew that in 26 yrs of riding, hell i must be lucky lmao

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Takes 10 seconds if that, and cheaper than lunching engines.

Yes. A fluids, pressures and safety check may take closer to 2min. Are we that hard up for time these days or is it just laziness?

Originally Posted by MattCo

Yes. A fluids, pressures and safety check may take closer to 2min. Are we that hard up for time these days or is it just laziness?

Is there a 3rd option?
If not I guess I'll go with 'B'

I gotta ask though what fluids are you checking, Oil, and Brakes? and by pressures do you just mean you see if the light comes on or do you actually have a psi thingy to check them for you?

Im not been a **** they're genuine questions

[yorkie_chris]

Tyres will be right anywhere above 30psi, unless I'm going out for a scratch in which case I'll check them.

But TBH with the state my tyres are in at the moment, they handle better at <30. So I ignore them and figure I'll check the pressures when I fit some fresh ones!

My bike's never used any coolant, so I only bother very occasionally.

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

I wa refering to MattCo's post about checking pressure etc everyday.
A glance at the window is like you say 10sec tops its the other stuff I cant belive someone can be bothered to do everyday.

Why not? It takes me about two minutes to go through and check all of the levels and pressures, run a critical eye over everything and give the bike a rattle and a kick. Two minutes there can save me a day and a pile of money when I am 400km or more from home.

[yorkie_chris]

I would agree with giving things a rattle occasionally.

But, late for uni, you can guarantee I wouldn't be able to find the tyre pressure gauge, the coolant would go all over my boots, the valve stem would snap or something, the dustcaps would bounce under the fridge etc. etc.

Worst you'll do checking the oil is park the bike on your head!

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

Is there a 3rd option?
If not I guess I'll go with 'B'

I gotta ask though what fluids are you checking, Oil, and Brakes? and by pressures do you just mean you see if the light comes on or do you actually have a psi thingy to check them for you?

Im not been a **** they're genuine questions

The basics are:

Oil Level
Coolant Level
Tyre Condition & Pressures
Brake Fluid Levels - easy, just cast an eye over the resevoirs.
Cast an eye over the rest of the bike looking for leaks, damage, loose nuts or bolts, or anything out of the ordinary....

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I would agree with giving things a rattle occasionally.

But, late for uni, you can guarantee I wouldn't be able to find the tyre pressure gauge, the coolant would go all over my boots, the valve stem would snap or something, the dustcaps would bounce under the fridge etc. etc.

Worst you'll do checking the oil is park the bike on your head!

What? You must live with Murphey hanging over your shoulder!

yeah, i normally do a check every 3 weeks or so depending how much i ride but with uni just let it all get pushed back, just glad had full oil in the end.