600 Mile Oil Change - First timer with question + pics

[LordWasr_imp]

Hi all, thanks to this forum and Memphis Mikes youtube video, I did it ! I posted two pics, just want to make sure that the level is correct before I turn the bike on. From what I've read and saw on the video the bike takes 4quarts. Right now my oil level is right on the top line and I have a bit of oil left in the jug. Should I just use it all? Or is this right? Sorry for the noob questions, I've never worked on a motorcycle or car lol


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thanks in advance!
Sorry, not sure why the first two photos are sideways. If you click on the actual link it's normal view .
So I started the bike up and there are no leaks but I’m hearing this weird ticking noise now. Is that the “oil phenomenon”? I’m in So Cal and I used 10W-30SJ Honda Oil. Was I supposed to use 10W-40? Or is that preference?

 

[max]

Nice job and thanks for the pictures, you are not the first one to notice the noise after the first oil change, it is a bit of a mystery and not dangerous.
if you do a search in this forum ( very top line ) for noise and/or ticking you get some results but few are conclusive.

Silly question but did you check the noise with the engine on the center stand? ( oil level may be low on the right hand side of the bike and may not reach the harmonic balancer gear if on the side stand ).

If you still have the old oil you may be able to solve part of the puzzle by swapping it out for the new stuff if that is the only thing you have done ( apart from the filter ) .
Doing this will do no harm to the oil or the engine and it will be interesting if the situation can be reversed.
if the noise does go away you will have at least solved the puzzle.

I usually have some oil left over and periodically check the level and maintain it to the top mark like you have done, i don't like to overfill the oil by just tipping it all in although i can understand dealers doing this.

Good question and i can quite understand your concern; max

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

I usually end up using the full 4 quarts. I like to ride it around the block, park in same place in garage and check it again after it has a few minutes to settle.


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[LordWasr_imp]

Hi Max,

So I warmed the bike up for a bit and rode around the block a few times and popped it back on the center stand and I guess the oil wasnt enough lol. So I just poured the rest in and rode it around again. Now it's at the center stand 4 quartz total warmed up and it's on the top line thanks for reassuring me that the tick noise is not dangerous haha :clap: . I searched the ticking noise up and you are right that many people have noticed it as well. So I guess i'm just extra paranoid since this is my first time. Maybe I'll try 10W-40 my next change and see how that goes. My old oil looks pretty dirty and I saw a bunch of sparkling stuff in it, I'm assuming that's metal dust or something. Gonna clean the chain and im off to bed! I'll take her out for a spin tomorrow morning :biker: woooo~~ thanks !

Nice job and thanks for the pictures, you are not the first one to notice the noise after the first oil change, it is a bit of a mystery and not dangerous.
if you do a search in this forum ( very top line ) for noise and/or ticking you get some results but few are conclusive.

Silly question but did you check the noise with the engine on the center stand? ( oil level may be low on the right hand side of the bike and may not reach the harmonic balancer gear if on the side stand ).

If you still have the old oil you may be able to solve part of the puzzle by swapping it out for the new stuff if that is the only thing you have done ( apart from the filter ) .
Doing this will do no harm to the oil or the engine and it will be interesting if the situation can be reversed.
if the noise does go away you will have at least solved the puzzle.

I usually have some oil left over and periodically check the level and maintain it to the top mark like you have done, i don't like to overfill the oil by just tipping it all in although i can understand dealers doing this.

Good question and i can quite understand your concern; max

you are right, I think I was just tripping out on the ticking noise and forgot that the oil needs to be warmed up a bit then I can actually gauge it lol .

I usually end up using the full 4 quarts. I like to ride it around the block, park in same place in garage and check it again after it has a few minutes to settle.


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[redbirds_imp]

Congrats on the successful oil change. Next time you'll tackle this chore without the angst of wondering if it was done right. I'll add a tip, my CB1100's seem to run a bit quieter on 5w-40 Shell Rotella T-6 synthetic, not that there's anything special about this brand as any 10w-40 synthetic would do, but a gallon is only $22-$26 at Wal Mart.

 

[cookiemech]

I also run the Shell Rotella T-6 5W-40 with excellent results, but would caution the OP to make sure that any oil he uses has the JASO "MA" designation to ensure that it is compatible with wet clutch motorcycles. You don't want any "Energy Conserving" oils unless you like clutch slip . . .

 

[LordWasr_imp]

5w-40 Shell Rotella T-6 synthetic - Noted

 

[Magnus_imp]

For what it's worth I've been using Honda's factory synthetic 10W30 oil in mine and have never heard a tick or any change in sound... but now that I take a close look at your pictures I see that you did use the factory Honda oil after all...