SLR 650 oil conundrum

[MrLee6000]

Hi there,

This is probably going to sound like a silly question but I am a bit of noob. I just got a slr 650. On checking the oil the dipstick is reading very low. I would like to top it up but I have 2 questions. 1) What oil do I use? 2) Where do i top it up? Is it through the same hole as the dipstick at the top of the frame between the handle bars?

Thanks.

[catteeclan]

Yeap, same hole as the dipstick.
As for the oil it depends what is already in there, shouldn't go to far wrong with semi 10/40.
Better still give it an oil change so you know what's in and what to top up with next time as they do use a bit.

[twistgrip]

Don't simply top it up, run the motor first in case it's wet sumped a bit. If you do not have a manual the procedure is to run the motor until warm, allow it to settle for a miniute or so then check the level with the dip stick resting in it's hole not screwed in. Also as the bike has a wet clutch only use motorcycle oil or the clutch might slip. Car oils have friction moderators and are unsuitable. Semi synthetic is best all round. Happy riding.

[Mervinh]

Originally Posted by twistgrip

Don't simply top it up, run the motor first in case it's wet sumped a bit. If you do not have a manual the procedure is to run the motor until warm, allow it to settle for a miniute or so then check the level with the dip stick resting in it's hole not screwed in. Also as the bike has a wet clutch only use motorcycle oil or the clutch might slip. Car oils have friction moderators and are unsuitable. Semi synthetic is best all round. Happy riding.

1 Yes it is dry sump the oil tank is the downtube
2 it is wet clutch
merv

[twistgrip]

Originally Posted by Mervinh

1 Yes it is dry sump the oil tank is the downtube
2 it is wet clutch
merv

Thought it is a wet clutch, if I'm wrong can someone confirm please because then I can use Castrol Magnatec which is top class oil and available from supermarkets etc.

[Mervinh]

Confirmed i have changed on in my SLR that i had before and it is running in oil

[AIRWOLF]

Certain oil's can cause clutch slip. so if clutch slips when you have used magnatec you will have to change oils.
I have used 'car oil's' in various bikes and had no problems.