oil quantity

[samish4@comcast.net]

OK, Jeff, thanks for your input on this; I see what you're saying, and that's pretty-much what I did. Oil to the top mark of the sight glass is, I figure, just 2.0 qts. (which is what it had since day1) So, guess I'll put in another 1/4 at least and don't worry about that sight glass. Thanks Mike -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Jeff Saline

> On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:06:23 -0000 "cfiisparks" > writes: > > > > Engine oil - Just did my 1st oil change at > > about 300mi, with new filter. > > To the point - couldn't get more than right at > > 2qts in. > > Started off putting in about 2.3, then run to fill > > up the filter and check it, and it was way over the > > top mark. So, drained little down to put it just > > nudging the top mark. (yes, bike level). > > Then looked at what I had originally drained out, > > and sure enough it was right at 2 qts. > > Yes, I tipped bike back and forth while draining to > > try to get it out of all those little hiding places. > > Half a quart is quite a chunk when the book calls > > for 2-1/2 qts. > > What's the experiences of some of you old hands? > > oh, this is an '07, fwiw > > > > Thanks > > Mike > <><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><> > > Mike, > > My experience is when you have 2.5 liters (quarts) of oil in the engine > you won't be able to see an air bubble in the sight glass. I suggest you > put in 2 liters and then run the engine to fill the filter and check the > oil level. Then add 1/4 quart more, run the engine and then check the > sight glass. Then put in the last 1/4 quart and again run the engine and > check the sight glass. Once you've done that you'll know how low the oil > level is based on the view in the sight glass. > > Many folks have commented that the marks on the case are incorrect for > this engine. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT