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If your glass is half full.......then you are an optimist.

(05-05-2015, 01:06 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]NOW you all know why, in my how do do your own 600 mile service thread, I say to put in 3 qts 28 oz, run it, check it, then sneak up on the upper line an ounce at a time. There is a method to my madness bwaahaaahaaa.

We should all pay more attention

I just checked my overflow tubes. They are dry as can be, I think I'm good.
I'll be more careful next time !!

(05-05-2015, 01:06 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]NOW you all know why, in my how do do your own 600 mile service thread, I say to put in 3 qts 28 oz, run it, check it, then sneak up on the upper line an ounce at a time. There is a method to my madness bwaahaaahaaa.

Ferret... I did see your how to thread and it was very helpful , however , I just knew that since I had my bike really good and hot that it would all drain out ... well , I was wrong and promptly admit it ..lol ... it does NOT all drain out ... some still stays! ... Im not real worried about it as I can still see some air above in the window .. but I will pay more attention to your How-to threads....just like you said ... it really bugs me not to have the oil line perfectly between the high and low mark in the window..lol... its only 1 millimeter above but I will think often of that 1 millimeter !

(05-04-2015, 11:31 PM)CIP57_imp Wrote: [ -> ]John,

I put in 4qts which fills the sight-glass, your fine.

(05-05-2015, 01:42 AM)treytexag_imp Wrote: [ -> ]My sight glass is full and came from the dealer that way.

Trey they all come overfilled an ounce or so, and my understanding from talking to Honda mechanics is the reason why is they expect new engines to use a little oil before the rings get fully seated during break in. I have never noticed an oil drop in the first 600 miles, but it does make some sense I suppose.

I always use a gallon at the oil change. The procedure called out by the book calls for running the engine, then letting it sit for a few minutes (don't have the manual, so can't remember exactly how many), then checking the sight glass. When I do that, the oil is just under the top line in the window. If I then let it sit all night and check it again in the morning (without having started the engine) it's right at the very top of the window. Makes sense, since oil from the top end will slowly migrate down to the crankcase over the span of hours.

Bottom line is that mine checks out between the two lines when checked by the book procedure and it looks overfull if the bike has been sitting for hours since being run.

(05-05-2015, 01:42 AM)treytexag_imp Wrote: [ -> ]My sight glass is full and came from the dealer that way.

Same was mine and I don't worry 'bout it.
So I know, the CB doesn't run dry.
When I changed the oil plus filter, I filled up round about 4 liters and that
fitted the deal. No oil consumption recognized over 11.000km.
Nice machine. Neither do I push my bike into higher revs when it's cold,
nor do I treat it bad, so everything works out well. It's a Honda, what more should I say?

Wisedrum

(05-05-2015, 01:48 AM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: [ -> ]If your glass is half full.......then you are an optimist.

Good one Chip.

Cheers

(05-05-2015, 07:18 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I always use a gallon at the oil change. The procedure called out by the book calls for running the engine, then letting it sit for a few minutes (don't have the manual, so can't remember exactly how many), then checking the sight glass. When I do that, the oil is just under the top line in the window. If I then let it sit all night and check it again in the morning (without having started the engine) it's right at the very top of the window. Makes sense, since oil from the top end will slowly migrate down to the crankcase over the span of hours.

Bottom line is that mine checks out between the two lines when checked by the book procedure and it looks overfull if the bike has been sitting for hours since being run.

Thanks for the info

(05-05-2015, 01:06 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]NOW you all know why, in my how do do your own 600 mile service thread, I say to put in 3 qts 28 oz, run it, check it, then sneak up on the upper line an ounce at a time. There is a method to my madness bwaahaaahaaa.

What I did. My level is right on. Thanks.

(05-07-2015, 02:25 PM)Ghis_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-05-2015, 01:06 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]NOW you all know why, in my how do do your own 600 mile service thread, I say to put in 3 qts 28 oz, run it, check it, then sneak up on the upper line an ounce at a time. There is a method to my madness bwaahaaahaaa.

What I did. My level is right on. Thanks.

What I did. My level is right on. Thanks.
Glad top know you're "on the level" with us....
fritz