Too much oil in the bike

mpmackenna · 03-25-2012, 07:22 PM

I changed the oil today and I put in about a 1/2 quart too much oil in the bike. When I put the bike on the center stand the oil window is completely covered with oil. Best way to remove some of the new oil? Is it OK to just run it with 1/2 quart too much oil? Thanks, Mike

bonesFZ1 · 03-25-2012, 07:27 PM

Just loosen nut and let some drain until window is half full. It is not good to run it too full!

Longboardr · 03-25-2012, 07:27 PM

At some point too much oil is a very bad thing for an engine, I'm not sure how much is too much so I'd play it safe and drain that 1/2 quart out.

Use a straw, make sure you already have a breath mint on hand.

or

Use the drain plug, you'll get an oily hand but it beats oily teeth.

mpmackenna · 03-25-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboardr

At some point too much oil is a very bad thing for an engine, I'm not sure how much is too much so I'd play it safe and drain that 1/2 quart out.

Use a straw, make sure you already have a breath mint on hand.

or

Use the drain plug, you'll get an oily hand but it beats oily teeth.

Lol... Sounds good. Thanks for the tip. I will try the plug thing before running it.

Bruce in Tucson · 03-31-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpmackenna

Lol... Sounds good. Thanks for the tip. I will try the plug thing before running it.

If you havent run it yet and did change the filter as well you oil level will be high even if you put in the correct amount. Start it and run it for a good 10 minutes, wait another 10 to check level. If it's high use the drain plug method; don't think you can get anything pst the clutch to suck oil out.
Bruce in Tucson
'03 Bumblebee, etc

Dean Dinnetz · 03-31-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpmackenna

I changed the oil today and I put in about a 1/2 quart too much oil in the bike. When I put the bike on the center stand the oil window is completely covered with oil. Best way to remove some of the new oil? Is it OK to just run it with 1/2 quart too much oil? Thanks, Mike

How much oil did you put in the bike, total? Did you change the oil filter, along with the oil?
Dean

03-25-2012, 07:22 PM	#1
mpmackenna Michael Join Date: May 2008 Location: Davenport, IA USA Posts: 96	Too much oil in the bike I changed the oil today and I put in about a 1/2 quart too much oil in the bike. When I put the bike on the center stand the oil window is completely covered with oil. Best way to remove some of the new oil? Is it OK to just run it with 1/2 quart too much oil? Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike 2004 FZ1

03-25-2012, 07:27 PM	#3
Longboardr Gone to the dirt side Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: York County, PA Posts: 1,816	At some point too much oil is a very bad thing for an engine, I'm not sure how much is too much so I'd play it safe and drain that 1/2 quart out. Use a straw, make sure you already have a breath mint on hand. or Use the drain plug, you'll get an oily hand but it beats oily teeth. __________________ '05 Liquid Silver FZ1: Traxxion Springs/Axxion Valves • R6R Shock • Multi-Gauge V7.1 • '00-'01 R1 Shift Arm • Soupys Adjustable Bones • Devilsyam Frame Plugs • Convertibars • Oxford Heaterz with Symtec control • GYT-R CF Slip On • Fren Tubo SS Brake Lines • Brembo Pads • Fehling Case Guards • Ninja 250 Highway Pegs • Pyramid Hugger • Sargent Seat • FIAMM 72112 Freeway Blaster Horn • Vista Cruise Throttle Lock • The2wheels Shorty Levers • Axio Tail Bag •

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03-25-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
bonesFZ1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 847	Just loosen nut and let some drain until window is half full. It is not good to run it too full!