Oil Change
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Oil Change
I recently had my oil changed at the local HD dealer and when I got home I noticed then when hot and on the jiffy stand the oil level is about 1/2 an inch over the full mark on the stick. Did they put to much oil in the crank case and should I remove some?
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Oh, I'd drain just a bit 
You want 3 to 3 1/2 hash marks on the stick on a cold check; when hot it's exactly on the mark. Dealers never do it right; simply because they don't care. Changing your own fluids isn't at all a hard job and I can pretty much guarantee you'd do a better job
You want 3 to 3 1/2 hash marks on the stick on a cold check; when hot it's exactly on the mark. Dealers never do it right; simply because they don't care. Changing your own fluids isn't at all a hard job and I can pretty much guarantee you'd do a better job
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You took your bike the dealer for an oil change.
So we can't even be sure you know "how" to check your oil level. Believe me,, there are people that don't bother reading instructions and do not know how to check oil level.
But you come here,, with no pictures, no description of the bike or model, fully trusting some "dealer" to do your fluid change,, and ask us if the dealer did the right or wrong thing?
If you think there is too much oil,, then take some out. It's too easy.
Personally if I had to take my bike to a dealer for an oil change,, and I thought they put too much in,, I'd find a lawyer!!
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Ok,,
You took your bike the dealer for an oil change.
So we can't even be sure you know "how" to check your oil level. Believe me,, there are people that don't bother reading instructions and do not know how to check oil level.
But you come here,, with no pictures, no description of the bike or model, fully trusting some "dealer" to do your fluid change,, and ask us if the dealer did the right or wrong thing?
If you think there is too much oil,, then take some out. It's too easy.
Personally if I had to take my bike to a dealer for an oil change,, and I thought they put too much in,, I'd find a lawyer!!
You took your bike the dealer for an oil change.
So we can't even be sure you know "how" to check your oil level. Believe me,, there are people that don't bother reading instructions and do not know how to check oil level.
But you come here,, with no pictures, no description of the bike or model, fully trusting some "dealer" to do your fluid change,, and ask us if the dealer did the right or wrong thing?
If you think there is too much oil,, then take some out. It's too easy.
Personally if I had to take my bike to a dealer for an oil change,, and I thought they put too much in,, I'd find a lawyer!!
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From: Minnesota
And a doucebag problem,
Sorry if millennials today need to get all their answers immediately by looking on the on the internet instead of using their brain as a cognitive tool.
What kind of problem can possibly exist when you have paid cash to a certified entity for a mechanical issue that can be solved via the world wide web that can't be dealt with directly with the person you paid money to?
Gadd's people,, get a life.
Ya can't ride because your worried about a dip stick? And/or can't deal with a dip stick reading because you might have to touch a tool?
Why did the person buy a bike?
Sorry if millennials today need to get all their answers immediately by looking on the on the internet instead of using their brain as a cognitive tool.
What kind of problem can possibly exist when you have paid cash to a certified entity for a mechanical issue that can be solved via the world wide web that can't be dealt with directly with the person you paid money to?
Gadd's people,, get a life.
Ya can't ride because your worried about a dip stick? And/or can't deal with a dip stick reading because you might have to touch a tool?
Why did the person buy a bike?
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Highgrade, first I have to ask when on the jiffy stand did you wipe the stick, then screw it back in all the way and then remove and check the level? Also, every motor has a sweet spot. Mine when cold, is 3 hash marks above the add level. When hot, mine only moves up only 1 to 1 1/2 hash marks more. As long as you are in the middle of the 2 ranges, you`ll be okay.
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From: Belle River,Ontario, Canada
Sorry i have to agree with johnMn on this one.
Knowing simple mechanical skills like checking fluid levels is a must if you own a bike.
Whats next...blaming the dealer for low tire pressure cause you don't know how to check it?
Knowing simple mechanical skills like checking fluid levels is a must if you own a bike.
Whats next...blaming the dealer for low tire pressure cause you don't know how to check it?
all kinds!!
Last edited by cvaria; Aug 7, 2016 at 10:54 PM.
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