I need so I understand to regularly check the oil on my 1995 tdm
How do you guys do it without 3 pairs of hands.
Side stand only no centre stand.
What's your thoughts on a centre stand anybody know where to find to fit
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Started by
Dickiebig
, Dec 16 2020 10:51 am
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dapleb
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Posted 16 December 2020 - 01:58 pm
Ears oil change info http://www.carpe-tdm...ic=1683&page=1#
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
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Robodene
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Posted 16 December 2020 - 02:15 pm
I am sure you will find yòur answer there. But FYI and in case useful, I use a block of wood under the sidestand in order to fill my fuel tank up to max.
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Posted 16 December 2020 - 02:20 pm
heat up engine
remove seat
unscrew dipstick and wipe clean
put leg across, raise bike to vertical position (balance)
keep it upright for ~ 1 minute
put dipstick in (don't screw it in)
remove dipstick - read level
...rest bike back on sidestand
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steve27bha
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Posted 16 December 2020 - 08:07 pm
Paddock stand. Cheap and easy fix, and works with any bike - almost.
Helps with chain lube too.
Edited by steve27bha, 16 December 2020 - 08:08 pm.
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CBX750FE in reserve; Cagiva N90 125 now rebuilt & in use.
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Dickiebig
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Posted 17 December 2020 - 09:25 am
Thanks guys, got paddock stands so sorted there.
And I had pretty much come to the conclusion that a block of wood under the side stand was the way to go. Straddling the bike is I think the way to go as both hands free!!!!!!
Cheers guys.. ridden it a fair bit since getting it and it's been a joy!!!
So easy, relaxed and a bit of go when you want it. I'm no knee down scraper, but to me it handles better than my capabilities, but most bikes do. Track day warriors and super fast roadies may not agree
And I had pretty much come to the conclusion that a block of wood under the side stand was the way to go. Straddling the bike is I think the way to go as both hands free!!!!!!
Cheers guys.. ridden it a fair bit since getting it and it's been a joy!!!
So easy, relaxed and a bit of go when you want it. I'm no knee down scraper, but to me it handles better than my capabilities, but most bikes do. Track day warriors and super fast roadies may not agree
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Posted 17 December 2020 - 01:49 pm
Glad you're liking the bike, they're a great all-rounder. Once you get an idea of how much oil it uses, you prolly won't need to check it as regularly.
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