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I think this is bad.
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From: Honah Lee
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Be sure after that finial oil level check to top off to full when motor is hot and instructed on dipstick. (on the stand..hot oil ect..)That will give you some extra reserve. When it got low, it was using a lot more.
Keep an eye on it. It's probably a long way from worn out if you keep good oil in it and full.
Be sure after that finial oil level check to top off to full when motor is hot and instructed on dipstick. (on the stand..hot oil ect..)That will give you some extra reserve. When it got low, it was using a lot more.
Keep an eye on it. It's probably a long way from worn out if you keep good oil in it and full.
don't do this. most bikes don't like to be 'topped off' and will puke the excess oil out via the air cleaner until it reaches it's 'comfort' level. for most, that level is right about halfway on the dipstick. remember, as long as the oil is between the 'full' and 'add' marks, you're fine. you aren't low until it gets below the 'add' line. to be safe, and to make yourself comfortable, if you are getting below the halfway point on the dipstick, you can add a little to bring it up.
If you want to address and convenience the first poster that, I am fine with that.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; May 2, 2024 at 02:22 PM.
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don't do this. most bikes don't like to be 'topped off' and will puke the excess oil out via the air cleaner until it reaches it's 'comfort' level. for most, that level is right about halfway on the dipstick. remember, as long as the oil is between the 'full' and 'add' marks, you're fine. you aren't low until it gets below the 'add' line. to be safe, and to make yourself comfortable, if you are getting below the halfway point on the dipstick, you can add a little to bring it up.
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Bring your check book with you!!!!
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Does this mean you added yet another member to your ignore list for disagreeing with your advice?
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