Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated - Page 2

dabull · 05-15-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ballast

I just had the 15K service done and was told there was only a quart or so of oil in her. Do these bikes burn oil or did I just wait way to long between changes? It's been about a year and probably 7K miles. :-/

Check the oil regularly. Get yourself a little telescoping extension mirror, sit on the seat, keep the bike upright, and use the mirror to view the oil level in the sight glass.

where can a person find a telescoping mirror these days???

blowndodge · 05-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Todd told me he has one hanging in his shower for some odd reason??

cactusjack · 05-15-2009, 04:51 PM

Harbor Freight Tools, Sears are two places that come to mind.

waterman · 05-15-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Or you can use a 2x4 and put it under the kickstand and then look at the sight glass. Gets it close to level.

Not that close. Just moving the bike slightly to either side makes a big difference in the sight glass. You want it level, not close to level.

<marquee>Ok, so my 2x4's are bigger than yours!!! </marquee>
Actually I think I added a piece of 1 inch ply under that. It gets it close enough that you will know where it is at and with some experience, you will know where it should be as compared to straight up.

**Cajunrider** · 05-15-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Todd told me he has one hanging in his shower for some odd reason??

Would that be a "Pecker Checker" ???

kawahog · 05-15-2009, 05:48 PM

I have an '05 with 28,000 miles and it uses no oil between changes. Hey I like the idea of a telescoping extension mirror. I always get the wife to sit on the bike and hold it up while I check the level.
kawahog

macmac · 05-15-2009, 06:51 PM

I am 5' 10"/ 145 pounds, bad back, and bad knees, pushin 60 years hard, and i can still hold the ft brake and kneel to see the window and ballance the bike.

just check the oil once a week unless you ain't ridin'. I run full syn and check the oil before most any ride... Sometimes i use a bit, and blow it out the tail pipes when I hit speeds like 95 mph fast getting caught up in traffic...

That means I know that's no statie ahead for a 1/2 mile and I can go as fast as i please, or as fast as a Nomad can go for 1/2 mile.

Did you happen to get new rear gear box oil? That only holds 6.2 oz if you go by the book, and it is too much oil in my opinion.. More like 5.8 to 6 oz is real...

I do mine with each oil change and it is silver/gold with metalics... The book is way wrong on that lasting 24,000 miles...

**ringadingh** · 05-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Im about the same condition as you mac and I can still get down to check it as you described, getting back up takes a bit longer than it used to. ;)

Yellow Jacket · 05-15-2009, 08:09 PM

I always park (in the garage) with a 2x4 under the kick stand. That actually only raises it 1 1/2 inches. To check oil, I do like Mac, kneel on the right side and pull it up level. So far I haven't had it fall on me. Like Ringadingh, it's a whole bunch easier getting down to check the oil than it is to get back up! :(

dkdixie · 05-15-2009, 08:31 PM

If you want to get your bike reasonably level make something out of scrap wood like this.

Big stack which measures 7" goes under floorboard/frame on right side, short stack which measures 4" goes under kickstand.

Little overkill for just checking oil.....but comes in handy for that, as well as wiring jobs, adding accessories, etc.
Saves bending over as much. Good for us old farts.

caddman11 · 05-15-2009, 11:13 PM

+1 on the level, I use a wheel chock to hold the bike upright and just a slight lean has a major effect. I also get my old but on the ground to look directly at the glass.

ballast · 05-15-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Did you happen to get new rear gear box oil? That only holds 6.2 oz if you go by the book, and it is too much oil in my opinion.. More like 5.8 to 6 oz is real...

I do mine with each oil change and it is silver/gold with metalics... The book is way wrong on that lasting 24,000 miles...

Yes, and I can't believe what they charged for 6 ounces of oil!!!
I'm doing my own from now on.

papat · 05-15-2009, 11:55 PM

For what it's worth when i ride higher speed with with head wind I will be adding oil in a while. But easy riding of 55- 60 not working the bike real hard it does not use any.

macmac · 05-16-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ballast

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Originally Posted by macmac

Did you happen to get new rear gear box oil? That only holds 6.2 oz if you go by the book, and it is too much oil in my opinion.. More like 5.8 to 6 oz is real...

I do mine with each oil change and it is silver/gold with metalics... The book is way wrong on that lasting 24,000 miles...

Yes, and I can't believe what they charged for 6 ounces of oil!!!
I'm doing my own from now on.

I just buy a qt of mobil 1 gear oil, which does 4 gear oil changes..

I have V&H baggers on which get in the way of the drain bolt, but I let out any shock air, and get my wife to ride pillion solo, and I pull the rear end down hard as I can and that drain bolt clears pretty well.

I use a 1/2 inch 'Fender washer for the fill plug, but once back when I had class I used a silver dollar..

Sometime after that I used a brass token for North American Hunting with a Puma on it, but the fool who stole my 01 got that.

I hope he likes it along with my wife's dirty cloths he stole, as he is behind bars today.

I am thin, weaker than I was, but I can still ballance a bike on one knee to check the oil and hold the ft brake at the same time.

I do leave the side stand out, and flop the bike back down before I release that ft brake.

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05-15-2009, 05:48 PM	#21
kawahog Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 43	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated I have an '05 with 28,000 miles and it uses no oil between changes. Hey I like the idea of a telescoping extension mirror. I always get the wife to sit on the bike and hold it up while I check the level. kawahog
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated I am 5' 10"/ 145 pounds, bad back, and bad knees, pushin 60 years hard, and i can still hold the ft brake and kneel to see the window and ballance the bike. just check the oil once a week unless you ain't ridin'. I run full syn and check the oil before most any ride... Sometimes i use a bit, and blow it out the tail pipes when I hit speeds like 95 mph fast getting caught up in traffic... That means I know that's no statie ahead for a 1/2 mile and I can go as fast as i please, or as fast as a Nomad can go for 1/2 mile. Did you happen to get new rear gear box oil? That only holds 6.2 oz if you go by the book, and it is too much oil in my opinion.. More like 5.8 to 6 oz is real... I do mine with each oil change and it is silver/gold with metalics... The book is way wrong on that lasting 24,000 miles... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated Im about the same condition as you mac and I can still get down to check it as you described, getting back up takes a bit longer than it used to. ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated I always park (in the garage) with a 2x4 under the kick stand. That actually only raises it 1 1/2 inches. To check oil, I do like Mac, kneel on the right side and pull it up level. So far I haven't had it fall on me. Like Ringadingh, it's a whole bunch easier getting down to check the oil than it is to get back up! :( __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-15-2009, 08:31 PM	#25
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated If you want to get your bike reasonably level make something out of scrap wood like this. Big stack which measures 7" goes under floorboard/frame on right side, short stack which measures 4" goes under kickstand. Little overkill for just checking oil.....but comes in handy for that, as well as wiring jobs, adding accessories, etc. Saves bending over as much. Good for us old farts. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated +1 on the level, I use a wheel chock to hold the bike upright and just a slight lean has a major effect. I also get my old but on the ground to look directly at the glass.
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papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated For what it's worth when i ride higher speed with with head wind I will be adding oil in a while. But easy riding of 55- 60 not working the bike real hard it does not use any. __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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