some questions re oil and starter

[benshannon]

Hey guys,

things are going well with riding my morini, i love it to pieces.

i have decided to change the oil, my book says gtz 2 oil. But when i google that, there seems many different types.
what do you guys use specifically? I don't want to get the wrong one.

i have had the bike for about 3 weeks or so now and it has always started first time,
however, yesterday it just wouldn't start on the electronic start. I had to kick start it.
battery needs charging?? What could be wrong?

Also, is there an east midlands section that meet up?

[bobajob]

I would use any 10/40 mineral or semi synthetic motorcycle oil.

[benshannon]

Thanks

[Daddy Dom]

Some people here advocate use the cheapest oil (Halfraud's) but change it regularly - 2.5 litres too, but you knew that!
Starter could be a few things so make sure your battery is new or charged so you can discount that from the list of possible causes. Could be relay, switch, earthing, a few contenders.
Cheers,
Dom

[Ralph]

When I used mineral oil I had to adjust the valves quite often, since going to
10/40 semi synth it as never needed adjustment in 10,000 miles.

[MickeyMoto]

Helfrauds 10/40 semi synth works for me, too.

[Steve Brown]

Hey guys,

i have decided to change the oil, my book says gtz 2 oil. But when i google that, there seems many different types.
what do you guys use specifically? I don't want to get the wrong one.

As the others said regarding oil, 10/40 or 20/50 will do fine and no need for any fancy expensive stuff either-just change it regularly and avoid short journeys, go for a proper ride!

i have had the bike for about 3 weeks or so now and it has always started first time,
however, yesterday it just wouldn't start on the electronic start. I had to kick start it.
battery needs charging?? What could be wrong?

The starters are a sort of weak spot, and they do need a bit more maintenance than most others. If you have a look around this forum I'm sure EV Guru Paul has made a video about this job. They can work well enough then but a decent battery in good condition is definitely needed.

Also, is there an east midlands section that meet up?

Now then, the East Midlands section? How much do you like drinking beer??? They meet monthly in Burton on Trent and it usually involves a pint or several. The regulars stop over! Maybe there is an excuse to start a section for lazy slob lightweight drinkers (like me) in a nice village pub (like my local) I will now sit back and wait for John Parbury to give me some grief!