oil window
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oil window
when bike is level should this window look full of oil or should it only show up half way,mine is full i have a feeling there is to much oil in the bike.
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Re: oil window
Half way when level.
If you have it on a rear stand, you will need a front stand to make it 'level' though.
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If you have it on a rear stand, you will need a front stand to make it 'level' though.
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Re: oil window
Thats what i was thinking,ill drop some out now.Wabby wrote:Half way when level.
If you have it on a rear stand, you will need a front stand to make it 'level' though.
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Re: oil window
There are actually 2 raised marks on each side of the window - anywhere between them is fine when upright.
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Re: oil window
i have just droppe some oil out but when i start the bike it drops even further is this ok.
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Re: oil window
Yes once the bike is running looking at the window will tell you nothing as the oil is too busy doing it's job to have time to tell you what level it's atChris1984 wrote:i have just droppe some oil out but when i start the bike it drops even further is this ok.
Also having it on a rear stand when you check the level is fine you don't need to put it on a front stand as well....................the bike needs to be upright in one plane only (side to side).
Anywhere between the two little marks on the side of the window is fine.
When doing an oil and oil filter it takes about 3 liters..........................pour your oil in until you see it about half way between marks. put the filler cap back on and start the bike for a minute or so. Stop it and allow the oil to settle recheck the level and top up if neccessary.
Job done
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Re: oil window
Nice one thanks i've been riding around with way to much in,going for a spin now to say sorry to her.cargo wrote:Yes once the bike is running looking at the window will tell you nothing as the oil is too busy doing it's job to have time to tell you what level it's atChris1984 wrote:i have just droppe some oil out but when i start the bike it drops even further is this ok.
Also having it on a rear stand when you check the level is fine you don't need to put it on a front stand as well....................the bike needs to be upright in one plane only (side to side).
Anywhere between the two little marks on the side of the window is fine.
When doing an oil and oil filter it takes about 3 liters..........................pour your oil in until you see it about half way between marks. put the filler cap back on and start the bike for a minute or so. Stop it and allow the oil to settle recheck the level and top up if neccessary.
Job done
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Re: oil window
Whats the consequences of too much oil? Apart from burning a bit off?
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Re: oil window
you can see the level marks here, the oil should be between the 2
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Re: oil window
good question and I don't know the answer not ever tried putting too much oil in I suppose you might end up with an oilly mess in the air box via the breatherDannyMcCann wrote:Whats the consequences of too much oil? Apart from burning a bit off?
depends on how much too much ???
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Re: oil window
Isnt it possible to blow gaskets with too much oil? And doesnt it sometimes just burn off?
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Re: oil window
Unless you've got worn rings or leaky valve stem seals then no I don't think it would "just burn off"RedexRobB wrote:Isnt it possible to blow gaskets with too much oil? And doesnt it sometimes just burn off?
I suppose there could be increased pressure within the gearbox/ crankcases which might blow an oil seal out and if the one in the water pump gave way you'd get oil in your water.
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Re: oil window
you get a load of oil in your airbox and it runs like toad