Oil Sight Glass ? - Page 2

**Rasta** · 04-07-2013, 11:08 AM

If the service says 3.5 qt of oil with a filter change and you put in 4qt without a filter change, the sight glass is not going to show the dividing line between the oil and the space above. It is so full that it looks like there is nothing in it.With is no filter change in your case so lookes like you need to take out about 1qt of oil to see the oil level.

**Jared** · 04-07-2013, 11:12 AM

Any chance what you're seeing is an over filled site glass and just can't tell?

If it's empty, you should be able to easily see the two vertical just inside the glass without any color or discoloration

(Stole pic from the web)

I too have drained my oil from both locations, replaced filter with a larger filter, and still can't get 4 quarts in.

**Rasta** · 04-07-2013, 11:38 AM

(Stole pic from the web)

I was wondering how come the sight glass was on the wrong side.....makes sense know

usranger74 · 04-07-2013, 12:09 PM

With my 07 Nomad on level ground and the bike leveled up ( I place a brick under the kick stand) and the bike setting over night, is the correct oil level indicated with the glass showing half full?

Page 104 -105 of the Owners Manual

http://www.vulcanbagger.org/pdf/1600...nersManual.pdf

dale55 · 04-07-2013, 01:50 PM

I am checking the bike level and after putting in 4 quarts the line is between the low and high. I can clearly see the oil as it moves when I tip the bike. It is just a mystery as to where the oil is? Just got back from a 125 mile ride and runs like a top! SO?????????????????/

dale

dyetube · 04-07-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dale55

I am checking the bike level and after putting in 4 quarts the line is between the low and high. I can clearly see the oil as it moves when I tip the bike. It is just a mystery as to where the oil is? Just got back from a 125 mile ride and runs like a top! SO?????????????????/

dale

I have been using 3.5 qts in mine as well... The first time I changed I used way more than that (Luckily didn't do any damage). Did you take off the oil filter when draining the oil or did you leave it on?

dale55 · 04-07-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dyetube

I have been using 3.5 qts in mine as well... The first time I changed I used way more than that (Luckily didn't do any damage). Did you take off the oil filter when draining the oil or did you leave it on?

Left it on.

**Jared** · 04-07-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dale55

I am checking the bike level and after putting in 4 quarts the line is between the low and high. I can clearly see the oil as it moves when I tip the bike. It is just a mystery as to where the oil is? Just got back from a 125 mile ride and runs like a top! SO?????????????????/

dale

Well, I'd personally fill it up until it was at the proper level regardless.

**cnc** · 04-07-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BC RED VAQ

Im no mechinic but sould he start the buke first like I said I don't know just my thoughts not trying to be stupid. It says to start my bike before I check it thats why Im asking.

When you do an oil change with a filter change normally you start the bike to fill the oil filter before checking the oil level. In this case he did not change the filter, so it was still full of oil and not an issue.

dale55 · 04-07-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Well, I'd personally fill it up until it was at the proper level regardless.

I think I will do that. I was just really curious as to why it was taking so much.

dale

erock1 · 04-09-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dale55

Just changed the oil in my 1500 Nomad WITHOUT changing the filter. I have put in 4 quarts of rotella synthetic and the oil in the sight glass is still not to full. Yes I am checking it on a level service and when it is cold. Thoughts??

dale

You DID remember to put the drain plug back in, right ??!! Don't ask me how I know that........

Kidding with you, of course. Have a great afternoon.

blowndodge · 04-09-2013, 01:45 PM

Am I the only one that mastered putting the Nomad in gear standing on the brake side of the bike and while holding the right grip stand the bike up to the balancing point and seeing the site glass easily??? I should have been a brain surgeon!

Maybe those having difficulty are chewing gum at the same time?

VulcanE · 04-09-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Am I the only one that mastered putting the Nomad in gear standing on the brake side of the bike and while holding the right grip stand the bike up to the balancing point and seeing the site glass easily??? I should have been a brain surgeon!

Maybe those having difficulty are chewing gum at the same time?

No Brad, your the second one (see post #9), but yeah, we must be smarter than the average bear.

**cnc** · 04-09-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Am I the only one that mastered putting the Nomad in gear standing on the brake side of the bike and while holding the right grip stand the bike up to the balancing point and seeing the site glass easily??? I should have been a brain surgeon!

Maybe those having difficulty are chewing gum at the same time?

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

No Brad, your the second one (see post #9), but yeah, we must be smarter than the average bear.

I don't have an issue either, does that make us the three bears?

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I put a 2x4 under the side stand so the bike is a bit more upright and easier to pull upright. I then kneel down on one knee on the right side of the bike, pull it up straight with the passenger handhold and the handle bar, tilt my head down a bit and I am pretty much level with the sight glass.

**billmac** · 04-09-2013, 05:16 PM

I use the, hey you, technique to check my oil. I do not have to strain my eyes or contort my body to hold the Nomad with my eyes at knee level.

I holler at someone walking by, or someone waiting to ride, and tell them to watch the sight glass and tell me when you see oil. Then I just gently lean the bike and wait for them to holler. Be sure to tell them what a good job they did.

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Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,696	If the service says 3.5 qt of oil with a filter change and you put in 4qt without a filter change, the sight glass is not going to show the dividing line between the oil and the space above. It is so full that it looks like there is nothing in it.With is no filter change in your case so lookes like you need to take out about 1qt of oil to see the oil level. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-07-2013, 11:12 AM	#17
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Any chance what you're seeing is an over filled site glass and just can't tell? If it's empty, you should be able to easily see the two vertical just inside the glass without any color or discoloration (Stole pic from the web) I too have drained my oil from both locations, replaced filter with a larger filter, and still can't get 4 quarts in. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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04-07-2013, 11:38 AM	#18
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,696	(Stole pic from the web) I was wondering how come the sight glass was on the wrong side.....makes sense know __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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04-07-2013, 12:09 PM	#19
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	With my 07 Nomad on level ground and the bike leveled up ( I place a brick under the kick stand) and the bike setting over night, is the correct oil level indicated with the glass showing half full? Page 104 -105 of the Owners Manual http://www.vulcanbagger.org/pdf/1600...nersManual.pdf __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Last edited by usranger74; 04-07-2013 at 12:17 PM.
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04-07-2013, 01:50 PM	#20
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	I am checking the bike level and after putting in 4 quarts the line is between the low and high. I can clearly see the oil as it moves when I tip the bike. It is just a mystery as to where the oil is? Just got back from a 125 mile ride and runs like a top! SO?????????????????/ dale Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Am I the only one that mastered putting the Nomad in gear standing on the brake side of the bike and while holding the right grip stand the bike up to the balancing point and seeing the site glass easily??? I should have been a brain surgeon! Maybe those having difficulty are chewing gum at the same time? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-09-2013, 05:16 PM	#30
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	I use the, hey you, technique to check my oil. I do not have to strain my eyes or contort my body to hold the Nomad with my eyes at knee level. I holler at someone walking by, or someone waiting to ride, and tell them to watch the sight glass and tell me when you see oil. Then I just gently lean the bike and wait for them to holler. Be sure to tell them what a good job they did.
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