Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated

ballast · 05-15-2009, 12:24 AM

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. :-/

UPDATE: So I got the bike back today and she's running smooth. I will definetly be checking things more regularly and will probably start doing my own oil changes after what I paid this morning

It should be easy to figure when it's time for the next change since it turned to 17,000 miles just prior to getting to work from the dealer.

And I think we should have a new sub-forum just for BD and Todd to pick on each other

**schoeney** · 05-15-2009, 12:31 AM

Tha t is not their nature....did you see this first hand? Or did the dealer just say that?

ballast · 05-15-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Tha t is not their nature....did you see this first hand? Or did the dealer just say that?

He just said it. I did lay it down in a ditch since that last change. Picked it up dusted it off, replaced a few parts and been ridin' her since.

**Cajunrider** · 05-15-2009, 08:27 AM

No leaks anywhere?

7K is longer than I like to go between changes. I haven't exceeded 4K yet.

**trip** · 05-15-2009, 08:41 AM

Ballast,
If you run your Nomad at a high RPM alot, your oil could be "misting" and blowing into your air cleaner. I used to loose oil before I installed a crankcase breather filter.

If not, I would just keep an eye on your oil level a little more often and change your oil at about 3-4,000 miles.

My 2 centavos worth.

caddman11 · 05-15-2009, 11:54 AM

I've got about 3500 miles on this change with only about 4000 on the bike. Last week I added about 1/2 quart to bring it up.

blowndodge · 05-15-2009, 12:01 PM

My Nomad has 11.5 k on her and has never used a drop of oil between changes and I have ridden many trips at 80+mph. Just make sure it's up to the top of the site glass in the morning before your first ride of the day and monitor it each month.

**coacha** · 05-15-2009, 12:18 PM

Oil? These things need oil? What is this site glass you speak of? I thought you just got on them, ride and then shine the chrome. Geeze Louise, I've learnt sumpin new today.

Just kidding around. I check mine every trip. I don't use much between changes...usually change mine every 3-4K, depending on what is going on then.

spirello · 05-15-2009, 12:46 PM

If you only had one quart of oil left in your bike you would have known about it. It would have been knocking like crazy. I heard a slight knock in mine and it was only a little under a half a quart low. And i change my oil about every 3000 to 3500.

ndbigfish · 05-15-2009, 01:05 PM

Did they get the final drive drain plug confused with the crankcase drain plug? You should have got an "idiot" light on with only a quart in the case.

rhunt4 · 05-15-2009, 01:37 PM

I am not sure but if it had only one quart in it, you would be fixing a engin I am pretty sure it would be having major problems if rode much like that and at high speed 65 and above it would not be able to pump enough oil to keep it from siezing up. jmo

cactusjack · 05-15-2009, 02:17 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.

waterman · 05-15-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

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.

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

cactusjack · 05-15-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

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.

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.

dkdixie · 05-15-2009, 04:00 PM

+1

2x4 will not bring it close enough to level.

05-15-2009, 12:24 AM	#1
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated 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. :-/ UPDATE: So I got the bike back today and she's running smooth. I will definetly be checking things more regularly and will probably start doing my own oil changes after what I paid this morning It should be easy to figure when it's time for the next change since it turned to 17,000 miles just prior to getting to work from the dealer. And I think we should have a new sub-forum just for BD and Todd to pick on each other __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated Tha t is not their nature....did you see this first hand? Or did the dealer just say that? __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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05-15-2009, 08:41 AM	#5
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated Ballast, If you run your Nomad at a high RPM alot, your oil could be "misting" and blowing into your air cleaner. I used to loose oil before I installed a crankcase breather filter. If not, I would just keep an eye on your oil level a little more often and change your oil at about 3-4,000 miles. My 2 centavos worth. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2009, 11:54 AM	#6
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated I've got about 3500 miles on this change with only about 4000 on the bike. Last week I added about 1/2 quart to bring it up.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated My Nomad has 11.5 k on her and has never used a drop of oil between changes and I have ridden many trips at 80+mph. Just make sure it's up to the top of the site glass in the morning before your first ride of the day and monitor it each month. __________________ 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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05-15-2009, 12:18 PM	#8
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated Oil? These things need oil? What is this site glass you speak of? I thought you just got on them, ride and then shine the chrome. Geeze Louise, I've learnt sumpin new today. Just kidding around. I check mine every trip. I don't use much between changes...usually change mine every 3-4K, depending on what is going on then. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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05-15-2009, 12:46 PM	#9
spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated If you only had one quart of oil left in your bike you would have known about it. It would have been knocking like crazy. I heard a slight knock in mine and it was only a little under a half a quart low. And i change my oil about every 3000 to 3500.
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05-15-2009, 01:05 PM	#10
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated Did they get the final drive drain plug confused with the crankcase drain plug? You should have got an "idiot" light on with only a quart in the case. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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05-15-2009, 01:37 PM	#11
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	Crap-Another Oil ??? Updated I am not sure but if it had only one quart in it, you would be fixing a engin I am pretty sure it would be having major problems if rode much like that and at high speed 65 and above it would not be able to pump enough oil to keep it from siezing up. jmo __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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