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what to do when over filling with oil.

Started by nirvanafooman, June 23, 2011, 10:36:57 AM

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nirvanafooman

My oil stick is 1/2 over F. What do I do. Change oil. Loosen the oil plug? Suck some out sonmehow. Please help.  :mad:
2009 GS500f

jacob_ns

Drip tray below bike, crack drain bolt, drain desired amount, check oil. Profit.
1994 GS500E w/ ~43,000 kms as of July 2012

skimhitz

You pretty much answered your own question. Either let some oil out of the bottom, or take it out using something like a large syringe or a turkey baster.

Also, you're measuring when the bike has been warmed up, yes? Not when all the oil has had time to collect at the bottom.

gsJack

I change oil every 2-3k miles and the filter every other oil change and put 3 quarts in each time.  When the filter isn't changed the 3 quarts fills it to the top of the flat on the dipstick which must be close to a half inch?  Not looking at it right now.  Never had a problem with that.
407,400 miles in 30 years for 13,580 miles/year average.  Started riding 7/21/84 and hung up helmet 8/31/14.

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