Evo oil level
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Evo oil level
Need some guidance on oil levels for a 93 Evo. I got it back from an Indy shop and boy did they do a terrible job. I'm not getting a ton of blow by or anything, but the oil level seems really high to me. When up to temp it is maybe 1/2 inch from the top of the tank. I'm surprised it's not blowing the cap off. I have an aftermarket HD dipstick that has one marking on it, which is a recessed ring about 1 inch from the end of the stick. Maybe the shop checked the level while the scoot was cold and over filled? Where on the stick should the oil read?
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Need some guidance on oil levels for a 93 Evo. I got it back from an Indy shop and boy did they do a terrible job. I'm not getting a ton of blow by or anything, but the oil level seems really high to me. When up to temp it is maybe 1/2 inch from the top of the tank. I'm surprised it's not blowing the cap off. I have an aftermarket HD dipstick that has one marking on it, which is a recessed ring about 1 inch from the end of the stick. Maybe the shop checked the level while the scoot was cold and over filled? Where on the stick should the oil read?
There are several reasons people take their bikes to shops.
No room to do the work, no tools, no time to do the work, no mechanical ability, the list goes on but you get the point.
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Let`s let that one die right here, this is not a real biker thread.
The guy asked a legitimate question, and it was answered.
The guy asked a legitimate question, and it was answered.
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Thank you for the helpful advice, I will be removing a half quart. As for taking the scoot to the shop... I was in the middle of replacing an axle shaft, bearings and seals on my truck. I did not have the time or space to accommodate both. I also have a 18 month old which limits my time in the garage. I am not stranger to wrenching and really appreciate the sound advice.
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From: Haslet Texas
Thank you for the helpful advice, I will be removing a half quart. As for taking the scoot to the shop... I was in the middle of replacing an axle shaft, bearings and seals on my truck. I did not have the time or space to accommodate both. I also have a 18 month old which limits my time in the garage. I am not stranger to wrenching and really appreciate the sound advice.
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Internet Experts!!!!!
Indy shops used to be great places to go, even just to hang out and have a beer or more and maybe pass information about... may even work on a bike or two..
No we have????
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and anyone who can "navigate" and just bought a Bike last year, can be an instant expert... buy a Shovel/Pan/Knuck/Ironhead...Pretend ya had it since new...Instant Cred!!!!!
Last edited by Racepres; Sep 4, 2018 at 08:41 AM.
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