How often should I?

[Darth-Simba]

Check brake fluid levels, I check my oil every week. Also do I need to top up water/anti-freeze like in a car. Call me a noob if you want but this is my first time owning powered 2 wheels. Thanks guys n gals.

[CaNsA]

I do it whenever i remember.... which aint that often.

[Kradmelder]

[Magnet]

Its posts like this that remind me to check my bike over I suppose if I were sensible I would say check your bike as often as possible. It only takes a few minutes to give it a going over and don't forget to lube that chain
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[covent.gardens]

In the operators manuals for most motorcycles you will find that it'll include Brake fluid and Coolant under Daily checks...

I don't know anyone who actually does all the Daily checks, every day... I certainly don't (unless it's a new vehicle to me, then I check it more often because that gives me a chance to realise if it's burning oil or losing fluids).

Once I've "got to know" the bike, these "daily checks" get done when I start to feel guilty because I haven't done them in so long.

Once a week is probably a sensible timescale to give the bike a proper check over.

[stinkwheel]

Depends on the bike.

My enfield uses an extraordinary quantity of oil so I check the oil level at every fuel stop.

My VFR does not deplete any of its fuel or lubricant levels between services so I check them once in a blue moon.

In short. Check them frequently. You'll get used to how often you need to after a bit.
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[tom_m]

not checked the brake fluid in my ybr yet, and ive done 7,000 miles since may, i may have a look tomorrow...
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[WillOdling]

Just glance at the brake resevoirs every now and then but why not check everything every Sunday or something? Only takes 5 minutes to check over the bike and your proper
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[esullivan]

I commute about 150 miles a week. This is the routine I've settled on:

Each day, usually in the morning before setting off, I do a quick walk around the bike, looking for anything obviously falling off, squeeze the front and rear tyres, and check the indicators and the rear brake light. The brake fluid is a little reservoir by the handle bars, so that just takes a glance. I've not had to touch that in 3,500 miles, but it's possible it was topped up at the 600 and 2,500 service intervals (I have a CBF 125).

Every few days, especially if I've done lots of filtering, I inspect the tyres more carefully for embedded pebbles or other road crap you find between lanes and look for any cuts: Put the bike on the centre stand, wet thumb and swipe across type, and then inspect until you see the mark again.

Each week (on Saturday or Sunday, whichever is drier), I check the tyre pressure, clean and lube the chain, check the oil. I usually clean the bike then too, at the local jet wash, if it is at all decent out. This week's routine also included spraying some ACF50 around the exhaust and engine, winterising.

Hope that helps!

[CaNsA]

[illuminateTHE...]

most of the above ride big bikes which drink oil etc.. as you are on a 125cc your fluids on your bike will last allot longer.. try checking your owners manual for things like 'service intervals' to find out when you need to topup etc. Don't do this with engine oil, check it as often as you can.

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[mentalboy]

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[Acemastr]

Had a peek at the coolant once, wiggled the bike, attempted to see through the coolant tank... couldn't... gave up.

Brake fluid, I glance at the sight glass once... every couple months.

Oil, I really should check it more, it just doesn't really use any
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[cimbian]

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