02-09-2015, 03:38 AM
(02-08-2015, 11:03 AM)Wolverine_imp Wrote: I recently changed the oil and filter on CB1100 and can verify that the same thing happens as it did to Ferret's ST in terms of oil level being high after short ride. The first photo is when I returned home from 25 minute commute from work. The second photo is by service manual's procedure to check oil level: Start bike and idle for 3-5 minutes, shut off engine and wait 2-3 minutes and check level. Both photos are with bike on center stand.When using the motorcycle to go to work over a distance sufficient to bring the oil temperature, the oil volume increases and consequently the level exceeds the upper mark on the glass.
BTW, I had to drain oil after originally changing it because 4.1 quarts had filled sight glass even with checking oil according to service manual's procedure. Both photos are after some oil was drained out.
I find it weird how the oil level changes based on whether you check it after a short ride or by service manual's procedure....
If you turn on the bike and warm up the engine for five minutes, then turn it off and wait three minutes to measure the oil level, there is the level on the correct sign as indicated in the operating manual, must be careful not to remove the oil when it exceeds maximum level if it is hot, is not correct.
