Joined Jul 2008
1K Posts | 0+
North Lincolnshire, UK
if the oil can warning is on for a few seconds when you start the bike - especially warm, then it isn't a worry. There is a lot of debate over the benefits of this, but Rotax redesigned the oil filter and put a higher flow filter in, which is a bit bigger. It causes this low oil pressure warning for a few seconds when the bike starts, as long as you don't see the warning as you ride, or for more than a few seconds it's nothing to worry about.
Oil consumption wise, try to keep the tube filled in the middle third of the range, too much & it will blow out of the engine, past the rings and out the exhaust etc, too little - well I guess you can figure that out. They use more if you top them right up.
Oil consumption wise, try to keep the tube filled in the middle third of the range, too much & it will blow out of the engine, past the rings and out the exhaust etc, too little - well I guess you can figure that out. They use more if you top them right up.
Joined Jun 2009
3K Posts | 3+
North East Ricoland
Ignore the level in the mornins as it lies, ye need tae check it after a run. Make sure bike is vertical as well as a couple o degrees lean makes a fair difference. Try to keep it topped to the upper level if you can.
Also depending the filter type fitted (long or short), and I can,t remember which way round it is ) can occassionally cause the oil light to momentary come on. Nothing to worry about.
Batfastard on here has posted info on this very problem before so if you trawl thru the threads I,m sure you will find more and better info.
Look down on the left infont of the gear change shaft at the filter cover cap down there, if its quite shallow ie doesnt stick out much its the short earlier filter, and if it sticks out about a 25mm its the longer one. The longer one is fitted to the later model Gen 2s. Thatll allow u to identify which one u got.
Also depending the filter type fitted (long or short), and I can,t remember which way round it is ) can occassionally cause the oil light to momentary come on. Nothing to worry about.
Batfastard on here has posted info on this very problem before so if you trawl thru the threads I,m sure you will find more and better info.
Look down on the left infont of the gear change shaft at the filter cover cap down there, if its quite shallow ie doesnt stick out much its the short earlier filter, and if it sticks out about a 25mm its the longer one. The longer one is fitted to the later model Gen 2s. Thatll allow u to identify which one u got.
Joined Jul 2008
1K Posts | 0+
North Lincolnshire, UK
Don't worry about it, it's one of the common newbie questions, like "where's the back brake?" or "how do I stop the clocks misting up?" or "does everyone have to fill up after 100 miles?" etc.etc.
At least we are all telling him the same thing.
At least we are all telling him the same thing.
Joined Jun 2009
3K Posts | 3+
North East Ricoland
Its a 'kin Tuono B min...course it gaun tae be 'kin lively..its why we luv them.
An Dim min...."play in the rear" soonds kinda suspect loon!
Joined Jun 2011
1K Posts | 2+
Near Welshpool
Ok So another 1st Oily change question, Have just drained oil, replaced filter & refilled with oil. Should I start up & idle for a couple of minutes to let circulate then recheck levels??
Haven't you got to take it for a short run to check the level Tricky. Thats what I was led to beleive but I've been wrong before.
Joined Jun 2011
1K Posts | 2+
Near Welshpool
I'm led to believe you've got to be careful about something!!!!!! Owners handbook says not a lot except how to dismantle & reasseble panels etc & tells you how to change gear & be careful when applying the side stand & carrying a pillion. WTF Oh & how to wash properly using warm water & detergent.
Joined Oct 2010
3K Posts | 1+
Fook knows
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233781&highlight=tuono+oil+change
Note the KZmille comments chaps.
Note the KZmille comments chaps.
Joined Jun 2011
1K Posts | 2+
Near Welshpool
Ok So I missed the oil pump screen bit out & the oil filter drain plug too. don't think she'll blow up just yet though. But it is pissing it down again & I'm getting fed up with it.
