Boro Jake Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 When I serviced my bike I topped the oil up and started the engine for a few minutes and then the oil level was sat perfect. I noticed once the bikes been running for half an hour the window completely fills, I've ran the bike for a few weeks with no problems.Shud I drain some oil or just leave it? Seems to take an overnight rest before the oil actually settles to the correct level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodgy Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 The window looks full due to thoil splashing around when the engine is running.If it settles back to the 'Max' mark after it has been stopped for a while, then all is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefly76 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 The window looks full due to thoil splashing around when the engine is running.If it settles back to the 'Max' mark after it has been stopped for a while, then all is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Jake Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 After draining the oil to the correct level when its running hot.Gearbox feels smoother however its started a annoying high pitch clicking noise at 3,000 RPM dissapears after that and before, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodgy Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Check your manual, all bikes I know of require the oil level to be checked with the engine off, on a level surface and after it has stood for a few minutes to let the oil settle. If you've drained the oil out so it 'looks' right with the engine hot and running, you probably don't have enough oil in and are damaging the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Correct amount of oil, no noise. Drain some out, whine and click. Don't top it back up properly and soon, no noise at all and a big bill.A motorcycle engine is a highly developed and evolved piece of precision engineering. The amount of the oil in the sump is calculated to keep the engine running in peak condition between service intervals. Put the correct amount of oil in and stop messing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The oil level should be checked when the engine is cold and not been running at all. Bike should be level, preferably steady on the centre stand (if it has one).It can take quite a while to settle down after a run so it is best to check it BEFORE going anywhere - also, if you get back and find the oil level is low - you may have already damaged the engine.Hot oil expands and the level will be higher than when the oil is cool.Someone once told me that (unlike with a car) if the oil light comes on, the damage is already done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Jake Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 When I drained some it was never below the minimum amount. Added a small amount oil now sits pefect both hot and cold will be changing it soon anyway. Noise has dissapeared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 My bike has an oil level light not a pressure warning light. So if the light comes on , it needs a top up.The manual for mine also states to run the engine, turn it off and wait for 2 mins, then check oil level in sight glass. If it hasn't run for a bit, the glass shows it to be too full.Check manufacturers instructions.They're all different, some even have a dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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