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23-02-2007, 03:47 PM | #1 |
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Oil - Am I a Numpty
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My Monster seems to drink a bit of oil, approx 1/2ltr per 500mls No lack of performance, strange noises or excess smoke No drips under bike etc I am using 10-40 normally Shell Ultra bike oil Also find reading of oil level a pain with side stand, is there a more accurate way of reading the level ? Any help much appreciated Daz Last edited by djdazza; 26-02-2007 at 12:10 PM.. |
23-02-2007, 04:45 PM | #2 |
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shouldnt read or top up the oil on the sidestand .............. is a very big NO NO,get a mate to hold it upright or get a paddock stand
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23-02-2007, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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They do use a bit. Mine uses about 500ml/1K miles, its got 28K on the clock and gets thrashed mercilessly. I'm afraid I'm not really sure what 'normal' is though.
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23-02-2007, 09:24 PM | #4 |
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Don't use a paddock stand to check the oil level. It tips the bike up at an angle onto the front wheel and you'll get a false reading. Just get someone to help you hold the bike level on flat ground - although I manage to do mine solo. The trike is even easier but that manages to stand up on it's own
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23-02-2007, 09:35 PM | #5 |
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I managed to work out the knack of leaning over by the side of the bike and standing the bike up straight just using the right hand grip. Probably doesn't do it much good but I can always read the level and know that it really is empty of oil!! As already said, don't do it on the sidestand or a paddock stand.
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23-02-2007, 09:53 PM | #6 |
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The same as above for me lean the bike a little so its vertical with both tyres down to check, although its easier if the oils warm as it flows easier.
I allways check mine 10 minutes or so after ive stopped riding so the oils still warm and had a chance to settle in the engine. Cheers, Shandy |
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24-02-2007, 06:37 AM | #8 |
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24-02-2007, 08:39 AM | #9 |
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Useful thread on oil consumption here...
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...il+consumption I'm sure there was a batch of 620's and a few 800's that had the wrong size pistons/bores fitted leading to poor performance and high oil consumption. Some were fixed by ducati under warrenty - I think Jmo's was one that got fixed? Had a look for related threads but came up blank.
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How old/many miles is your bike? If it's out of warrenty, I guess you are on your own unfortunately... xxx |
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26-02-2007, 11:39 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the info people
I really appreciate the time taken to reply and I certainly have a lot to think about. I possibly mis-lead some of you. I dont actually read the oil level while on the side stand and I think getting a mate to hold it is the way forward. My bike is an 03 plate and has done 2800 mls, 2500 of which I have done since Sept. Last edited by djdazza; 26-02-2007 at 12:10 PM.. |
26-02-2007, 11:08 PM | #12 |
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Make sure belts have been done recently. Even though the bikes done less than 3K miles they could be well overdue for renewal on the 2 year/12,000 mile rule?
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