Craigmart Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi all! I'm in need of some help/advice. I have a 2 year old lexmoto street 125, I've decided to save money and do the servicing myself and increase my knowledge of motorbike maintenance. I've had a look under the engine for the nut to drain the oil and there are 2. One is an standard hex nut in the middle and the other I need to use an Allen key to loosen which is closest to the side where you put the oil in. Which do I use? I'm a complete newbie to this so be gentle with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm no expert on these bikes.....but my guess would be the Hex nut and not the Allen bolt.......but there may be some guess around here that have Lexmoto's that can confirm that..... BTW.....Welcome to TMBF mate......please pop over to the Newbies section and say hello to the guys when you can..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Moved to Pitstop...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigmart Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks, I just want to make sure before I do something out of my depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yep......best to ask first if you're unsure of anything..... Dunno if there's a Service manual available for these bikes.....but, if there is it would be a very good investment....as would a Socket set and maybe a Torque wrench......I speak from experience here mate.....having had to replace the sump on an XS1100 after stripping the oil drain plug thread many moons back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigmart Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've scoured the net so many times with no luck. The only manual I've come across is a Haynes manual for Chinese bikes. It's going to be bought this week as are a decent set of tools. I know a lot of people slate Chinese bikes but I've had no problems with mine so far but from what I've read it'll be best to know more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yeah....the Haynes manual should be a big help........ Yep....Chinese bikes do take some stick......but they generally take more looking after than the Jap equivalents......and unless they are kept meticulously clean they will rot like nobody's business..... But if you're prepared to do the work on your bike, then there's no reason why it won't last....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigmart Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 I always keep it covered, and I wash it weekly or fortnightly depending on the weather. I clean and check the chain once or twice a month (I ride everyday to commute). I go through a couple of cans of ptfe spray a month.The only things I've had to do is replace the bulb in the headlight and fix the rear indicator because some idiot smashed it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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