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Oil level after decent ride? Bone dry?

Started by tussey, October 29, 2006, 02:55:43 PM

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tussey

What should the oil level be like after a 40 minute semi-hard ride? Last time I checked the oil level was at F. I forget if the engine was warm or cold or what. Today after my ride I went to check the oil level and it was bone dry. Couldn't get anything on the dipstick. I'm gonna let the oil settle back down and check it again then.


mp183

Should be about the same.
If you lost that much oil there is a problem.
I would fill it again and check carefuly
and take it for a ride and check it again after the ride.
Check it in the same spot make sure it's not on a slope.
Make sure to wait a few minutes after you stop the engine to
make sure all the oil settles to the bottom.
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tussey

Quote from: mp183 on October 29, 2006, 04:38:52 PM
Should be about the same.
If you lost that much oil there is a problem.
I would fill it again and check carefuly
and take it for a ride and check it again after the ride.
Check it in the same spot make sure it's not on a slope.
Make sure to wait a few minutes after you stop the engine to
make sure all the oil settles to the bottom.



lmfao.. I'm so stupid. It was on a slope AND on it's kick stand. They should explain it. I KNOW to not check your oil on the sidestand too.  :icon_rolleyes:

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