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The oil inspection light went off on my DT 300i this morning. Not sure if it's like my old Yager where the light goes off every 600 or so miles as a suggestion to change the oil rather than an indicator of a problem.

The oil was changed on Oct. 20th at 2,500 plus miles. I'm at 3,500 plus miles at the moment. It seems about the time for another change, but three weeks also seems pretty short too. Anyone have any suggestions?

- Wolf

Hope the driver gets fully prosecuted, and sued.

http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/driver-who-swerved-to-hit-a-motorcycle-i-dont-care-1737184460?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+jalopnik%2Ffull+%28Jalopnik%29

-Wolf

Doing my first oil change on my DT (though I did many on my old Yager). According to the maintenance schedule I should change my oil filter as well. Looking through the manual I can't seem to find what type or brand of oil filter I should get. I'd rather get the part instead of taking it out first and try and figure out what it is.

Mechanics isn't my thing. Any help or tips would be appreciated. To remove the oil filter bolt I need a 24 mm wrench. What size do I need for the oil plug/screen bolts?

-Wolf

For anyone in the US looking to buy a new Yager -- sorry, Frost GT 200im, it can found in Canada.

http://www.kymco.ca/onRoad_Frost200i.php

-Wolf

As a new rider to my DT 300 I've noticed that braking takes longer, and given the heavier weight and faster speed, the bike can skid more easily than my Yager. Yesterday I was coming back form a tutoring job in a section of Philly I'm not too familiar with. As I riding down a two lane road -- two going one way, and two the other, one known for its sharp twistys, and a flow of traffic speed 20-30 mph above the post 35, I was taking a sharp turn that ended suddenly at a traffic light moving from Yellow to Red.

I use both of my brakes when I come to a stop, and not letting myself panic I applied strong pressure, but not suddenly, or in a heavy manner. It was a reflexed I'd done a hundred times on my former, smaller scooter, but the DT was probably a 100 lbs heavier. Instantly, I felt the back tire begin to slide out to the left, then straighten out as I let up on the brakes, then re-applied a few times, enough to slow the bike. I went over the white, end-of-the-lane line by about a foot.

I know that 70% of my stopping power is in my front brake, but as I said, I use both of my brakes jointly when I stop. Are here conditions and situations were asymmetrical use of your brakes apply?

(I also discovered that my DT isn't the ABS version)

Second question -- have a lot today.  I've recently starting using my right hand middle finger to hold my right (front) brake controls when I'm at a stop in traffic, or a light. I've noticed that on my DT that if I hold the left (back) brake control it causes my entire frame to vibrate from the engine. By using only my right hand middle finger I have more digits on my throttle, allowing better grip/control on the throttle and a better brake-to-power transition when the light turns Green or the car in front of me allows me to go. It's a big difference in the take off speed from a stopping position.

Does anyone do something similar to this?

-Wolf

I posted a link to this article in another section, but I thought it should go here as well.

http://www.motorcycle-mastery.com/visibility-on-a-motorcycle-z-motion-x-motion-and-why-cars-pull-out-in-front-of-us/

I'd love to hear anyone's tactics or advice on making yourself more visible on the road, at different times of day, and seasons.

-Wolf

Hi,

I've been doing some research into a new scooter. One of the things I've heard about the DT is that it's not a good bike for tall riders. I don't consider myself tall -- 5'11, but some of the online reviews I've heard were from one person who is 5'10 and felt uncomfortable after riding over an hour, and another rider, who is 5'6, found the bike perfect for her.

Any thoughts?

-Wolf