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Did I kill my Motorbike?! :(? |
I bought a used sports bike in june with about 2K miles on it. After I bought it I changed the oil and fluids. Figured that the bike should be good until 6K. I reached 6K this week and today I changed the oil... I thought it was wierd that only about 1 quart came out. (I never thought to check the oil since the 2K but yesterday saw the light come on just briefly - then turn off - at a stop sign.) I finished the oil change and called my dealership about the low quantity of oil that came out. The guy was mad that I didn't check the oil regularly and also told me that since the oil was so low - and I was riding that way for some time - I may have ruined the engine and bike. Ruined? Does this sound right? The bike has not changed in performance, gas milage, sound, etc... can it really be ruined? How would I know? Did I mess up that badly? Please somebody let me know if I killed my bike. what a moron.the dealer that is all they want is to sell you something you don`t need .I have built engines for many years.Install the proper oil to it correct level.Run the engine.If it sounds good and runs good then take that as a warning not to ride without checking your oil.What do you think they put the oil lite on your bike for.It is installed to warn you before you run the bike without oil. You are ok I'm sure. no you did not kill it but you have to keep an eye out for things like that, bikes need more maintenance than cars, CHECK YOUR FLUIDS REGULARLY, along with chain ,tires etc. no,but why didn't you make regular checks?That's like those dumb females who are stranded 'cos they can't change a tyre on their car! basicly all you have to do is empty the old oil out and put a different knid of oil in it and if this doesnt work then email me at melanyrox_2010@yahoo.com you didn't kill it but you've probably shortened the engines life span No, you didn't kill it. You gave it a mild stroke LOL Nothing to worry about. If there was any damage, you would have heard it right away. The #1 rule for every motorcyclist - before you go for a ride - check the oil level (it takes about 5 seconds). For street bike riders - check all lights - high/low beam, tail, F&R brake, turn signals, horn, kill switch (takes another 5 seconds). Sounds like your oil pump cavitated for a split second from low oil in the crankcase. No you didnt kill it but definitely from now on keep a check on it. Check your oil, chain, and tires often. These are things you do not skimp on when riding a bike. If you run it hard (which why would you have a sports bike if you didnt) you will burn some oil. If you ride wheelies you will also cavitate the oil pump if you run low so keep it up to par so youre not buying a engine. |
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