fuel tank removal/draining and fuse replacement

[K Stanley]

I drained the oil completely and didnt change the oil filter (1 month old). I put exactly 2.5 L in and it is over the site glass. Do I have too much oil in the crankcase? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mark St.Hilaire, Sr]

> I drained the oil completely and didnt change the oil filter (1 month

old).

> I put exactly 2.5 L in and it is over the site glass. Do I have too much

oil

> in the crankcase?

In my opinion, you did it exactly right. The owner's manual says 2.5l for a change, and 2.5l is stamped on the case. That works for me... This has been a big topic of conversation from time to time, but as I remember it, there wasn't any disagreement about 2.5l being the correct amount to use in a drained engine. Mark My KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ Our HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html

[Rick Peterson]

I think the 2.5 L is OK when the filter is changed.... but in this case you didn't replace the filter... so it may be slightly overfilled... Don't know if that would be a problem though.... Rick Victoria, B.C. A15

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr" To: "1 - KLR650 List" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>; "K Stanley" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Site glass > > I drained the oil completely and didnt change the oil filter (1 month > old). > > I put exactly 2.5 L in and it is over the site glass. Do I have too much > oil > > in the crankcase? > > In my opinion, you did it exactly right. The owner's manual says 2.5l for a > change, and 2.5l is stamped on the case. That works for me... This has been > a big topic of conversation from time to time, but as I remember it, there > wasn't any disagreement about 2.5l being the correct amount to use in a > drained engine. > > Mark > > > > My KLR650 Motorcycle Website: > http://klr6500.tripod.com/ > > Our HomePage: > http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Allan Patton]

Next time you change oil and filter, put in only 2 L. Ride it, then check the oil. This way you will know when it is 1/2 L low and need to add. That's what I like about the KLR sight glass, it shows you when you need to add oil, and that's what is important. Allan A14

----- Original Message ----- From: "K Stanley" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 10:05 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Site glass > I drained the oil completely and didnt change the oil filter (1 month old). I put exactly 2.5 L in and it is over the site glass. Do I have too much oil in the crankcase? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[thad_carey]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "K Stanley" wrote:

> I drained the oil completely and didnt change the oil filter (1

month old). I put exactly 2.5 L in and it is over the site glass. Do I have too much oil in the crankcase?

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I think you're OK on the oil level/amount, but isn't the initial oil AND filter change probably one of the most important? Not bashing you whatsoever, but isn't the investment of a relatively cheap filter worth it at this change? Just asking for anyone's honest perspective on this. Maybe a little excess concern on my part. Thad Carey A15 (but G.I. Joe has left the building)

[Joe]

Don't bother taking the tank off if you're doing the "under the seat fuses move". Just take your time and feed the wires up under the tank, coming out where the gas tank vent tubes dive into the frame area. Saves time and hassle. Joe in Kansas A15

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Snow" wrote: > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Edmund" wrote: > > I'm about to replace my fuses and some wiring with the kits from > > Tammy at dualsportrider.org > > > > The instructions say remove the fuel tank. Should I drain the > > tank before removing it? > > > No. It's a time consuming task and the only thing you are > accomplishing is making the tank lighter by 20-30 pounds (assuming a > full tank) > > Just take care when placing it on the ground or workbench not to > bend or break anything. > > > > Ed