Oil Consumption

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Looking at the Lubrication System Diagram in the service manual, there is nothing that keeps the oil from draining from the cooler to the case.

Except the oil cooler lines are on the top. So unless it siphons out, I don't know how the cooler would empty. I don't know how much oil would be in the lines and passages either.

Thanks for the input. Do you have any logical explanation (other than siphoning) for why this bike does not show consistent results when checking the oil level in the sight glass? The inspection procedure is identical each time, with the bike on the center stand in the same location on the driveway.

Thanks for the input. Do you have any logical explanation (other than siphoning) for why this bike does not show consistent results when checking the oil level in the sight glass? The inspection procedure is identical each time, with the bike on the center stand in the same location on the driveway. You warming the bike up for several minutes first? Makes all the difference.