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    Default Oil check suggestion

    After every ride of moderate or longer distance, I check engine oil.
    Even Tuesday night, after 545 miles and 15+ hours...especially after that distance.
    I want too know it is ready to go, next ride...or have time to correct, adjust, fix whatever needs attention.

    I prefer post-ride inspections and the manner of checking the oil lends itself to the practice on the Ryker:
    Only 10 seconds after shut-off to check.

    So, I pull into the garage, leave engine running, open trans filter cover, grab a paper towel,
    Remove dipstick
    Wipe off oil
    Turn off engine
    Quickly insert and screw-in dipstick
    Unscrew and observe level

    1600 miles since first oil change.
    Oil level still at top of full mark.
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    One of the advantages on the 1330/3 engine is that it is very stingy on oil. Many report no additional oil needed between oil changes.

    Much different than on the 998/2's.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    One of the advantages on the 1330/3 engine is that it is very stingy on oil. Many report no additional oil needed between oil changes.
    Expect same with 900/3, but still check.
    23 Moto Guzzi V7-850 SE 23 Yamaha XT250 18 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 22 Triumph Street Twin 20 CanAM Ryker 900 14 Honda CB1100 18 Yamaha XT250 16 Moto Guzzi V7 II 17 Yamaha TW200 12 Triumph Bonneville 02 Sportster 1200 Sport 03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360 70 Yamaha CT1 72 Yamaha CT2 72 Yamaha AT2/CT2 70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160 67 Honda CB160 62 Honda CA110
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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsterDoc View Post
    After every ride of moderate or longer distance, I check engine oil.
    Even Tuesday night, after 545 miles and 15+ hours...especially after that distance.
    I want too know it is ready to go, next ride...or have time to correct, adjust, fix whatever needs attention.

    I prefer post-ride inspections and the manner of checking the oil lends itself to the practice on the Ryker:
    Only 10 seconds after shut-off to check.

    So, I pull into the garage, leave engine running, open trans filter cover, grab a paper towel,
    Remove dipstick
    Wipe off oil
    Turn off engine
    Quickly insert and screw-in dipstick
    Unscrew and observe level

    1600 miles since first oil change.
    Oil level still at top of full mark.
    Thanks for bringing this info up again .... It's what I've done and recommended for over 10 years ...... ..... Mike

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    I had a 2019 Kia Soul base model, 6 speed manual, for a while.
    Many issues on KiaSoulForums with engine failure due to oil loss.
    Part of the problem, in my opinion, was running 5W20 oil along with no recommendation by Kia to check PCV at any mileage on a GDI motor.
    Kia allows for 5W30. I would not use 5W20 for anything other than run-in.

    However, biggest problem was folks thinking there is no need to check oil between oil changes.

    Of close to forty 4 wheel vehicles, 2 or 3 may have needed 1/2 quart in 3,000 miles, but most needed none added.

    True now, with pure synthetic and 5,000 mile intervals...but I still check.
    23 Moto Guzzi V7-850 SE 23 Yamaha XT250 18 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 22 Triumph Street Twin 20 CanAM Ryker 900 14 Honda CB1100 18 Yamaha XT250 16 Moto Guzzi V7 II 17 Yamaha TW200 12 Triumph Bonneville 02 Sportster 1200 Sport 03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360 70 Yamaha CT1 72 Yamaha CT2 72 Yamaha AT2/CT2 70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160 67 Honda CB160 62 Honda CA110
    2020 900 , NGK 4218 iridium CR8EIX Matte black

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