05-13-2013, 01:10 AM
(05-12-2013, 09:53 PM)ridesalot_imp Wrote:(05-12-2013, 09:34 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: A couple, myself included put in 4 qts and the oil is over the upper hash mark and at the top of the window. I find this interesting...and a bit confusing
I wonder if it could have to do with drain time? I added the Honda recommended "4 quarts plus" amount of oil. I drained the oil when the motor was hot, several minutes after a long ride. I let the oil drain over night. Perhaps this long drain time allows for that extra bit of oil to drain out.
I drained mine when the motor was fairly hot; I also let it drain longer than I usually would, since the is the first oil change. I started the draining on the side stand, then sat on the bike after about 10 mins. and even leaned it slightly the other direction. Then back on the side stand. Then stood it upright again. Then screwed drain bolt in loosely, removed oil catch pan, and put it up on centerstand for good, removed drain bolt and let it drain some more. I know, I'm crazy, but it's just how I do it. Anyways, exactly 4 quarts worked perfectly.