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am I overthinking this? - 12cb96vfr_imp - 05-09-2014
Hey guys, I'm extremely anal when it comes to anything bike related but I'm wondering if I'm being too paranoid about this.
I've read some other posts but I'm curious what you all think.
I did my first oil change and put in 4qt, now it's reading high. Do I drain some out, our let it go as is?
I've always heard too much oil is worse than too little, but I only put in 4qt so how much can possibly be in there? I could see if I added 5qt by mistake or something like that.
What do y'all think? Drain some out, or rock n roll? The site glass is completely full btw, I took it on a 3 mile ride (it was fully warmed up), then checked it when I got home on level ground on the centerstand.
RE: am I overthinking this? - the Ferret - 05-09-2014
4 qts over filled my 13, so when I did my 14s first service I held back 4 oz out of the gallon and put the rest in. looks perfect to me. btw I ran my 13 with the sight window covered no issues and my 14 came with the sight window covered but I only ran that 500 miles before performing the first service.
my guess yours is only a couple oz high and I wouldn't worry about it.
RE: am I overthinking this? - Tortuga_imp - 05-09-2014
Mines still covered, relax.
am I overthinking this? - Ridem32_imp - 05-09-2014
Filled mine today 4 quarts window is covered. Relax and ride
RE: am I overthinking this? - Randy B - 05-09-2014
I always put 4ΒΌ quarts in mine when I change the oil, but then again I let it drip until it almost stops and I end up not quite to the top line.
RE: am I overthinking this? - flynrider - 05-09-2014
I change mine hot, so it's thin and drains better. On top of that I usually find something else to do for an hour or so while it drains. At the last change, I filled with 1 gallon and it came out just below the upper fill line in the window.
I'm a bit paranoid about overfilling. On a few occasions over the years, I've miscounted and added an extra quart. This was soon followed by leaking gaskets (and oil in the airbox).
RE: am I overthinking this? - Tortuga_imp - 05-09-2014
(05-09-2014, 11:02 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: I change mine hot, so it's thin and drains better. On top of that I usually find something else to do for an hour or so while it drains. At the last change, I filled with 1 gallon and it came out just below the upper fill line in the window.
I'm a bit paranoid about overfilling. On a few occasions over the years, I've miscounted and added an extra quart. This was soon followed by leaking gaskets (and oil in the airbox).
Let me guess... wenching?
RE: am I overthinking this? - the Ferret - 05-09-2014
an extra quart could be an issue. a couple extra ounces, not so much. Guarantee take it in to a shop for service and it's a 5 minute drain and a gallon thown in and a covered window.
RE: am I overthinking this? - 12cb96vfr_imp - 05-09-2014
thanks boys, I appreciate it!!!!!
RE: am I overthinking this? - Tortuga_imp - 05-09-2014
(05-09-2014, 11:12 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: an extra quart could be an issue. a couple extra ounces, not so much. Guarantee take it in to a shop for service and it's a 5 minute drain and a gallon thown in and a covered window.
Covered windows don't kill bikes. A lot of us have covered windows.