Oil- quick response needed!

[Mockey]

Hi

I think my bike's oil is a little low, can I just top up the oil via the oil cap or do I need to drain the bike of all of its remaining oil and then fill it up? Also, what sort of oil should I buy, its a 4 Stroke Kawasaki EN500. Sorry for sounding stupid but I just don't want to do something wrong. The reason i want to top up the oil is that I have a 70 mile journey to do tonight.

Cheers
Jack
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04/05- Kawsaki Eliminator 125, 05/06 - Kawasaki EN500, 06/present - Triumph Thunderbird 900

[Mr.Everready]

A top up will be fine.
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[Dusty]

If you know whats in it currently, it's probably worth using the same, or at least something simerlar. Afaik any 10w40 semi synth should be ok.

Might be wrong though.
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[Mockey]

Does it have to be the same make of oil? or just the same type?
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04/05- Kawsaki Eliminator 125, 05/06 - Kawasaki EN500, 06/present - Triumph Thunderbird 900

[stinkwheel]

In order of preference:

Same make and grade (eg castrol GP 10W-40)

Same grade and type (eg any semi-synth 10w-40)

Same grade, different type (eg any 10w-40)

Different grade, same type (eg mixing 10w-40 and 20w-50 semi-synth)

All are preferable to low oil.

This is another reason I always used to use Castrol GTX in my bikes, you can buy it anywhere. (I use Motoul nowadays because I get free filters with it)
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[Sheepy1209]

Might be obvious (but wasn't to me!) - make sure it's on the centre stand or at least upright when you check it.

[veeeffarr]

Hi,

How do I check oil on a CG125 2001? Do you run the engine for a bit first or do you do it from cold?

Toby

[Mockey]

Mines only got a side stand, Dam cruisers!!

I know it is low, I have to tilt it right over to get even the slightest in the sight glass.

Bought some now anyway... Silkolene Semi Synthetic Super 4 10W-40
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[ZRX61]

[simonthepiema...]

Hi Jimster

From what I understand with the CG run it for about a minute or two stop and give it a few minutes then check oil. I could be wrong and some techie will come and bitch slap me, but thats how I do it.

Just sold my CG today had a last ride this morning (well didn't want it stalling on test ride did I) forgotten just how chuckable it is and it makes a better sound than my hornet.

[pipnet11]

[jimster]