Where Is My Engine Oil Going?
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Here's the rest of TT461 if you're interested:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...24214-9999.pdf
There's a check that requires removing the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) to see how much oil drains out, but since my bike is still under warranty, I'm not sure that's something I should be doing.
Hmm...I don't know what I'm going to do.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...24214-9999.pdf
There's a check that requires removing the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) to see how much oil drains out, but since my bike is still under warranty, I'm not sure that's something I should be doing.
Hmm...I don't know what I'm going to do.
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Here's the rest of TT461 if you're interested:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...24214-9999.pdf
There's a check that requires removing the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) to see how much oil drains out, but since my bike is still under warranty, I'm not sure that's something I should be doing.
Hmm...I don't know what I'm going to do.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...24214-9999.pdf
There's a check that requires removing the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) to see how much oil drains out, but since my bike is still under warranty, I'm not sure that's something I should be doing.
Hmm...I don't know what I'm going to do.
Ive already told you what you should do...
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I know. I know. Take it to the dealer and get it documented, and let them decide what the next step should be. I get that and, in the end, unless something changes, that’s what I plan on doing.
It’s just that, one, I hate dealers, especially the dealer where I bought the bike and, two, I’ve been an HVAC/R technician for close to 40 years, so I’m used to diagnosing issues and figuring out solutions on my own. Rarely do I depend on technical support. I’ve been the same way with my bikes. Right now, I’m not absolutely sure I have an issue or not, especially since I started this thread and new information has come to light.
I’ll ponder and reach a decision eventually. Y’all carry on. I’ll report back if I have anything that’s worth reporting.
It’s just that, one, I hate dealers, especially the dealer where I bought the bike and, two, I’ve been an HVAC/R technician for close to 40 years, so I’m used to diagnosing issues and figuring out solutions on my own. Rarely do I depend on technical support. I’ve been the same way with my bikes. Right now, I’m not absolutely sure I have an issue or not, especially since I started this thread and new information has come to light.
I’ll ponder and reach a decision eventually. Y’all carry on. I’ll report back if I have anything that’s worth reporting.
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There is no reason to take it to the dealer, you don`t even know if the engine is using oil yet and you are going off the deep end.
Take a deep breath...
Check your oil the same way each time, level should be halfway up the markings, hot, after idling 2 minutes (straight up or jiffystand, just do it the same each check).
Once the level is set, leave it alone.
Check it again in 500- 1,000 miles.
Take a deep breath...
Check your oil the same way each time, level should be halfway up the markings, hot, after idling 2 minutes (straight up or jiffystand, just do it the same each check).
Once the level is set, leave it alone.
Check it again in 500- 1,000 miles.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Oct 13, 2020 at 08:04 AM.
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Even auto manufacturers will tell you the same thing.
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So far, my M-8 seems to be in the same ballpark.