Yamaha SR125 when to top up oil!

[Doobrey]

All,

I have had my Yamaha SR125 for about 2 weeks now, done around 200 mile on her...she rides loverly...

The question is, when do I top up the oil?!?

The guy who I bought it off, showed me that when the bike is on level ground you can see the oil level on the engine. I have just been riding and decided to take a look...can't see oil. I am guessing that it's all too hot in there, and the oil has sloshed around and probably expanded too...so I will check in the morning. But my question is, generally, how often do you/should you top of the oil?

Thanks,

Chad.

[Scooby]

It shouldn't burn any oil, but sometimes they can for different reasons. Best thing to do is just check it from cold every week, whilst the bike is upright. If it's low top it up, but make sure that you don't exceed the maximum level marker, otherwise you'll blow seals and all sorts.
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[jrisch]

[Doobrey]

John,

Thanks for that. Out of interest, what do you check for on the chain? I am assuming how much it can give?

Chad.

[jrisch]

[Doobrey]

Thanks John..I will certainly take your advice and check out the chain. I am doing about 20 miles a week, and the wife about the same.

Still learning you see.

Kind regards,

Chad.

[jrisch]