I really messed up
Road Warrior
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RE: I really messed up
ORIGINAL: bigskyhd
No big deal, just drain them back out. And let them sit overnight with the plugs OUT, so that they continue to drain overnight. Next day, fill em up, go for a short ride, drain once more, fill em up, and your good to go. I know, you're going to say thats alot of $$ flushed through the drain hole. And you're right! That's the price you pay for screwing up. It'll be fine, and you'll have some folks, probably on this forum, tell you not to worry about the second drain. Save yourself a lot of $$, and just drain em twice, you'll be glad you did as you ride down the road knowing there isn't going to be any problems. Forty years of riding here, and you're not the only one that's done this. Although most of us catch it after the first screwup, not after two holes filled.
Good Luck, and watch what you're doing when you're pourin' stuff into dark holes. 
No big deal, just drain them back out. And let them sit overnight with the plugs OUT, so that they continue to drain overnight. Next day, fill em up, go for a short ride, drain once more, fill em up, and your good to go. I know, you're going to say thats alot of $$ flushed through the drain hole. And you're right! That's the price you pay for screwing up. It'll be fine, and you'll have some folks, probably on this forum, tell you not to worry about the second drain. Save yourself a lot of $$, and just drain em twice, you'll be glad you did as you ride down the road knowing there isn't going to be any problems. Forty years of riding here, and you're not the only one that's done this. Although most of us catch it after the first screwup, not after two holes filled.
Good Luck, and watch what you're doing when you're pourin' stuff into dark holes.
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RE: I really messed up
ORIGINAL: Richard
Jesus, just drain the thing and re-apply.. "It's OIL" not acid...
Jesus, just drain the thing and re-apply.. "It's OIL" not acid...
However, if you did add acid, remove plug and let drain all nite long. [8D]
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RE: I really messed up
thumper05...At least you know how to operate the "Trip re-set button". Heh, heh!
Good advice from all. Drain over night, refill with something cheaper (30 weight in primary would be ok, get it on sale). Take the bike out and get it fully warmed up, drain again, and put the proper fluids of your choice. Motor-on happy.
Good advice from all. Drain over night, refill with something cheaper (30 weight in primary would be ok, get it on sale). Take the bike out and get it fully warmed up, drain again, and put the proper fluids of your choice. Motor-on happy.
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