not to beat a dead horse but WTF...

RobTheTyrant · September 21, 2007, 11:29:53 AM

I know the rated oil capacity is 2.8q... but every time I do the change I end up with about 3.5q in it until I'm on the stick. WTF is the reason with that? Anyone else see this or am I goofing something up?

ben2go · September 21, 2007, 12:19:06 PM

Make sure the bike is on the center stand and it's level.The filter may soak up 1/4 quart.If it's an F model or has an oil cooler that may explain the extra oil.That's all I can think of rite now.

CndnMax · September 21, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

oil Specs for an F model is:

w/out Filter- 2.7 us qt
W/ filter change- 3.1 US qt
Overhaul- 3.4 us qt

Sounds close enough to me

RobTheTyrant · September 22, 2007, 06:27:15 AM

huh... the Suzi dealer here in town told me that an F is 2.8-2.9q... and at 3q it doesn't even touch the stick. I usually end up @ 3.5... as I did yesterday.

side note... the 15t sprocket I did at the same time is much more gooder!

CndnMax · September 22, 2007, 01:48:23 PM

im changing my oil soon ill let you know how much mine takes

ashman · September 22, 2007, 03:31:48 PM

You might be burning some oil too.

galahs · September 23, 2007, 01:25:46 AM

The F model has an oil cooler right.

So wouldn't that mean it needs more oil than a non F?

nightrider · September 23, 2007, 01:49:52 AM

Fill it till its happy and don't stress too much?

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not to beat a dead horse but WTF...