What about the cap thermometer I've seen, I prefer less stuff bolted, and try to stick with just what I really need, but if that has proven valuable, I'll do it
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I purchased the dipstick thermometer for my 03 Cali SS because the factory stick was cheap plastic and was warping, its nice to know engine is running at 180 whenever i check.What about the cap thermometer I've seen, I prefer less stuff bolted, and try to stick with just what I really need, but if that has proven valuable, I'll do it
I have a 2013 V7 Stone. Bought used. I'm new to motorcycling. I have a really basic question (and probably more to come). In return for being allowed to ask basic questions, I will donate some money to this site for each question that I get fully answered. I aspire to know how to properly maintain my motorcycle.
Oil Change Questions:
Thank you very much for any and all advice.
- I have a front well stand, which stands the bike up straight. But, it raises the front wheel slightly, is this a problem when checking oil, getting an accurate reading?.
- I got some 10w 40 synthetic motorcycle oil to top up. I put in about 400ml. I didn't use 10W 60, like the manual says (guy at parts stored didn't have any, and said this 10w 40 would be fine?) Could this oil weight cause a problem with this engine?
- After adding oil, I thought I may have added too much, so I used a turkey baster to remove some, I may have removed too much though I didn't think so at the time. But, now the oil light is on. Could 10w 40 make that light go on?) I hesitate to warm the bike up with the oil light on, and can't now get a good read on oil level. What would you have me do now? Just keeping putting in 10w 40 until light goes out, then ride it and check. This is assuming 10w 40 is ok? Or do an oil and filter change and use 10w 60? Perhaps flush with some oil during the change?
- Since I bough the bike used, perhaps I should do an oil change anyway as a baseline?
- Are there any common practices, or possible pitfalls that I should know with oil filling and changing?
I'm thinking you should download the service manual for your bike from this forum.
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This is going to be a long learning curve.
Interestingly, I rode to work, and on the way, I heard this loud tapping on the left coming from the motor. I finally worked out that the bolts that hold the exhaust on the head were loose. Funny, as I was suspecting something I did wrong with the oil. Totally unrelated. An allen key tighten up, and all is good, I hope.