Using oil

Jesper · Post by **Jesper** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:03 pm

Hey all

Just quick question, I have had my storm for 3 months now and the other day when checking the oil it seemed kinda low so I topped it up and it actually took a good bit to get the level up above minimum, is it normal for the stoms to use a bit of oil ? it is a 98 with 27k mls on it and also I do red line it on a daily basis ( commuting on motorway )

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:21 pm

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic ... =oil+level

Jesper · Post by **Jesper** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:36 pm

thanks for the link man, doesn't really give an answer to if I should expect the bike to use a bit of oil.

Maybe I should add that I had the bike warmed up and then let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before checking the oil, that is how I have been doing it on all my bike , this is my first twin so not sure if it would be normal or not use a bit of oil, I know you can expect the in-line 4s to use a bit if you use high revs/redline it a lot.

VTRgirl · Post by **VTRgirl** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:18 pm

Aren't you s'posed to check the oil when it's cold?

(Not that I'm really up on this whole 'maintenance' thing...)

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:28 pm

Were you checking the level with the bike upright ? Just a thought !

Jesper · Post by **Jesper** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:37 pm

yellafella wrote:Were you checking the level with the bike upright ? Just a thought !

LOL - yep did do that alright, having doubts now wether it is correct to check oil when cold or hot though, have always checked when a bit warm and have never had any problems so probably doesn't make a big difference

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:27 am

The Manufactures normally recommend you check the oil after the engine has been brought up to temperature and then switched off and allowed to settle for ten to fifteen minutes.

Personally I normally check mine after I've been for a ride (or home from work). By the time I've got my gear off It's had time to settle so I check it then
Pete.l

barrioplano · Post by **barrioplano** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:50 pm

The manual recommends to warm up the engine, then turn it off and let the oil settle for 2-3 minutes. My Storm has 20k miles on the clock and I usually drive below 5000 rpm but it does not need oil any refills.

craigybaby · Post by **craigybaby** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:06 pm

I use my bike back and fore to work on the motorway.

I'd say I'm a mediocre rider. I don't red line but I don't dawdle either.

I've had to put a surprising amount of oil in. 300ml i think.

Not sure if thats good or bad. I was a bit shocked!

my bike - 51plate - 11k on the clock

Post by **sirch345** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:42 pm

You guy's who say that the oil needs topping up regularly

just a thought, do you have problems keeping the front wheel on the deck

in other words do you pull wheelies often, as this imo could explain it

Chris.