Fri, 22 Oct 1999 00:56:59 +0800 - Message No. 6466
From: "Michael Davison"

Subject: Re: oil change summary


Morning/Afternoon/Evening all.

Dear Seung and Atic Fans,

Why not just check your oil regularly, and if you see sparkling bits in it
when you hold the dipstick up to the light and it is turning dark, its
definitely time to change!! It depends hugely on how you ride and what oil
you have and how your bike has been treated in the past. I swear that the
manual is for bikes that never move....

And yes, anyone getting their bike serviced here in Singapore needs to get a
second opinion first. The worst practice is to overfill the new oil, which
can be as bad as underfilling. Try "FT Fastrack" at Eunos IE - the boys
there are switched on. Also, they can sort out a Dynojet. Best used with a
free-flow exhaust for serious wheelie power. Gash fuel economy though. Ask
for Freddie Tan, the owner, who also has an @.

BTW - I saw yr bike down the Funan centre car park a while back - leaking
oil terribly.... (just kidding)

And to any Singapore Atics - trip up Gunung Pulai on Saturday, early a.m.,
if you are up for it (e-mail me).

Michael
#555


----- Original Message -----
From: Seung 
To: Africa Twin mailing list 
Sent: 21 October 1999 20:34
Subject: (XRV) oil change summary


> I just wanted a comparison with the standard practise in other countries,
> because in Singapore, there is no motorcycle mechanic school.  Anyone with
> some money can start a workshop, so the quality of repair work is
> questionable.  Also, I've discovered the advice they give tends to be
> 'ridiculous', so I wanted to discuss with other @ owners.





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