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I use a mechanics mirror on a collapsible stick to hold down there and check my oil as I have to hold the bike upright to get a proper reading.... less than 10 pucks

 

 

Brian

 

Yep, that and a small flashlight.

 

But,, just changed oil today.

3.5 qts will put you right at the top of the glass.

Some say half way. But 3.5 is okay,,, will not blow excess.

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Yeah, mine rarely takes much more than 3 litres (Which is close to a quart) no matter how long I let things drain. And if I went over the half way mark on the sight glass, I did get excees blowing out the vent tubes.

 

Andy

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I have never put more than 3 quarts with filter in mine, as my prev ventures would spit too much oil into the air box plenum .

 

it will read at 1/2 window with this amount of oil and bike upright and level

 

the mfg recommends the first oil change at 600 because of debris from break in and manufacturing process

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I have a question:

 

Looking underneath bike and can see the plug for the oil drain. HOWEVER, there is a Phillips head screw in the middle??? Is this for real or did a PO get fancy and drill a hole in the drain plug so he/she could dribble out a few teaspoons after overfilling? (my guess)

 

Well two questions: I remember a post at some point that mentioned another drain plug that would get more oil out....searching didn't help...anyone remember?

 

Thanks, as always!

 

Oh..my Walmart does not carry a filter that fits...nor does any auto parts store near me. Have to ship one in from Phoenix. O"Reily's (sp?) can order it.

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If it were me, I am not sure I would go to synthetic oil at 600 miles. The reason being is that the rings may not be sufficiently broken in at that point, especially if the bike has been run at consistent RPM's, as on an interstate. What helps rings seat better is to do open throttle runs at lower RPM's at from slightly above lugging the bike as this causes gas pressures to push outward on the rings and they break in better. If you go to synthetic oil too soon, you may have such good lubrication that the rings do not break in well enough.

Now, I know this is old school and this may not matter with the improvements we now see in today's machining, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

RandyA

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