Friday, December 18, 2009

How to check motorcycle engine oil lubricant?

When to check it? Since after engine started or turned off, the oil still in the upper crankcase, and the stick will shown as you have a low oil.How to check motorcycle engine oil lubricant?
Check the oil when the engine is hot. Start the motor and either ride it around or idle it for 5 minutes. Turn off the engine and let it sit for 1 minute to let the oil settle. Then remove the dipstick and clean it with a clean cloth or paper towel.





Sit on the bike with the bike upright (ie. not on the sidestand).





Re-insert the dipstick into the engine. Read your manual: some engines you must re-insert and screw it back in, some engines (eg. Honda) you insert but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and read the level. It should be at least mid-way between the low and high levels.





Some bikes (eg. Yamaha) have a small glass sight window on the engine crankcase (typically on the right side) that shows you the oil level. This can be hard to see if you are sitting on the bike holding it upright (hint: ask a friend to help).How to check motorcycle engine oil lubricant?
If you don't already know...That's the problem...


Drain the old oil out,Fill it with the correct amount of fresh oil preferably synthetic get it nice and hot and then park it over some paper or a clean drip pan.





If it doesn't leak that's where you should be.... look inside.... that's your level and your dipstick should be right on the money.
there is ususaly a sight glass.. a small round window.. engine off.. any bike shop will tell you about yours
go with what moto_road_racer says, he's pretty much got the topic covered. If you still have questions after reading his awnser, just take the plunge and get the manual, then you'll never have any questions,
I hate to use something so simple as reading the owners manual for your bike, however this one fits this question. I am not kidding about this, the owners manual covers everything from how to check the oil to when it should be changed. If you do not have the owners manual, I would recommend you contact a local dealer for your bike and purchase one.

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