Wednesday, July 26, 2006

2nd reminder: check oil levels UPRIGHT

If I am checking the oil level, I had better do it with the bike in an upright position. It's no use panicking and throwing a liter more oil in, and making an appointment with the garage, just because the oil level seems lower when you put the bike on its sidestand.

The most tangible result of that, is me not riding my bike for a few days, and me making a complete ass of myself.

Bah.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

reminder to self: check oil levels

Huh. I must've ridden at least 500km with the oil level WAY too low. I added a liter, and the oil level is still not maxed out. This would explain the crappy behaviour of the engine lately. I'm amazed it didn't just seize.