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Old 08-17-2006, 02:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation Help a noob <!> - How do I check the oil level?

Hi fellow M50 owners: 3 questions...

1. I just picked up a used M50 tonight, and upon riding home the oil temp indicator warning light came on. I had only been riding for 10 minutes, and the temp outside in Seattle was only around 55 degrees or so. What are the usual culprits when this comes on?

2. I believe that this may be related to #1. How do I check what is the proper amount of oil to be in the bike? When standing the bike upright (straight up and down), my wife told me that she sees oil only half way up the little circular window. Is that enough, or should that window be completely full of oil?

3. What kind of oil does this bike take?

Yes, you can tell I don't have an owners manual. ANY help you all can hook me up with ASAP, I'd be thankful - I'm hoping to ride this bike 200 miles tomorrow but probably won't if I've got oil temp problems.