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How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 8:42 am
by RichyP
hi guys,
this is such a Noob question and i feel a bit of a plonker for asking this as well...
I have looked in the manual and online and not had much luck at all, i am quite a cautious person and want to ensure i am doing the right thing is all.
I have noticed on on the left side of my bike, as if i was sat on it, that there is a clear tube with liquid in it?
what is this and what does it indicate?
Does this indicate oil levels?
I have done about 300miles on my bike now and want to make sure my oil level is sufficient but dont know how to check,my odl bike had oil light indicator and was right next to the petrol cap so was easy to do.
If someone could assist me with my own stupidity, it would be gratefully received.
Richy
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 10:06 am
by iceman
Didn't you get an owners manual? It's in there. But these guides explain how to change he oil when needed.
http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=25 < main oil
http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3224 < final drive oil
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 10:23 am
by you you
On the right side of the bike is the grey dipstick. Unscrew it, wipe it and pop it back in place WITHOUT screwing it back in. Pull it out and see if the oil is in the marked area.
Best to do this after the bike has been switched off for 5 mins and use the mainstand on a pretty level piece of ground
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 10:28 am
by RichyP
you you wrote:On the right side of the bike is the grey dipstick. Unscrew it, wipe it and pop it back in place WITHOUT screwing it back in. Pull it out and see if the oil is in the marked area.
Best to do this after the bike has been switched off for 5 mins and use the mainstand on a pretty level piece of ground
thanks mate, i know how much of a Noob question it really is, but i appreciate you taking the time letting me know
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 10:37 am
by RichyP
you you wrote:On the right side of the bike is the grey dipstick. Unscrew it, wipe it and pop it back in place WITHOUT screwing it back in. Pull it out and see if the oil is in the marked area.
Best to do this after the bike has been switched off for 5 mins and use the mainstand on a pretty level piece of ground
what is the clear plastic tube for? it was full when i got the bike and is about a qtr full now?
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 10:59 am
by gn2
Its an overflow pipe.
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 11:03 am
by you you
RichyP wrote:you you wrote:On the right side of the bike is the grey dipstick. Unscrew it, wipe it and pop it back in place WITHOUT screwing it back in. Pull it out and see if the oil is in the marked area.
Best to do this after the bike has been switched off for 5 mins and use the mainstand on a pretty level piece of ground
thanks mate, i know how much of a Noob question it really is, but i appreciate you taking the time letting me know
Pleasure
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 11:41 am
by WhiteNoise
The Clear (short) plastic tube on left side I believe you are referring to is the "breather drain plug" tube (as per 2014/2015 PCX Service Manual). Here's a photo from my 2015
And a photo of the oil dipstick cap on the right side
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 12:23 pm
by you you
Is that a kids play mat?
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 12:31 pm
by WhiteNoise
Yes. I initially had it in the bed of my truck. I took it out and got a heavy truck bedmat. I cut a section out of the kiddie rug (has grip on the backside) and layed it in mid area of my table lift. Now the center stand won't scratch the paint
I know, I know...I'm over the top...off the chart! HaHa!
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 3:34 pm
by you you
WhiteNoise wrote:Yes. I initially had it in the bed of my truck. I took it out and got a heavy truck bedmat. I cut a section out of the kiddie rug (has grip on the backside) and layed it in mid area of my table lift. Now the center stand won't scratch the paint
I know, I know...I'm over the top...off the chart! HaHa!
What does the kid think of it?
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 7:51 pm
by JohnL
The kid can't talk, the bikes on top of him
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 3:03 am
by RichyP
hahaha..
thanks guys....
thanks for the pics too... checked it last night and about a qtr full i think, first bike ive had that is a 4 stroke you see, so used to filling up my bikes every couple of fuel stops.
got to get used to filling up and oil changing in the future now
Re: How do I check my oil?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 10:45 am
by you you
RichyP wrote:hahaha..
thanks guys....
thanks for the pics too... checked it last night and about a qtr full i think, first bike ive had that is a 4 stroke you see, so used to filling up my bikes every couple of fuel stops.
got to get used to filling up and oil changing in the future now
Good old two strokes. A man shouldn't be without one