Adding oil...

[WackyDan]

Ok gang... I'm pretty sure I add oil though the oil dip tube...????

2017 F3-S and the manual talks plenty about checking oil, even changing oil, but does not mention fill point. I need to crawl over the bike a bit more as I've only had it since saturday, but again... You add oil through the same tube as the dip stick right?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELL - MAYBE

Nope ---- where the OIL comes out --- the OIL goes back in ..... Soooooooooooooo yes you have to turn the Spyder over to do this :gaah:.......This is why most owner's take it to the dealer ....................:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ....Mike :thumbup:

 

[AeroPilot]

The long blue funnel from Wally World is your friend...

Yep, the filler tube is the way, and way easier than Mikes method...:shocked:

 

[Trbayth]

Yep, the filler tube is the way, and way easier than Mikes method...:shocked:

True but the pictures while doing it Mike's way would be epic!

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:

Actually: I really can't think of all that many folks with 1330s that have ever had to add oil...

Mine hasn't used a drop in over 15,000 miles! :thumbup:

But you might want to check with Ann: she's got about 90,000 miles on hers!

 

[BikerDoc]

:agree:

Actually: I really can't think of all that many folks with 1330s that have ever had to add oil...

Mine hasn't used a drop in over 15,000 miles! :thumbup:

But you might want to check with Ann: she's got about 90,000 miles on hers!

I have 95000 1330 miles and still have not had to add any oil

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: That's right: you've got a pair of them!
:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT

:shocked: That's right: you've got a pair of them!
:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:[/QUOTE ]......:gaah: :lecturef_smilie: Bob - remember this is Family Friendly site soooooooooooo please keep it clean :2thumbs: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack::roflblack: ............Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

pps: A right manly pair they are!! :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[WackyDan]

:agree:

Actually: I really can't think of all that many folks with 1330s that have ever had to add oil...

Mine hasn't used a drop in over 15,000 miles! :thumbup:

But you might want to check with Ann: she's got about 90,000 miles on hers!

So I've heard. My oil level is sitting right at the minimum mark right now. I will probably add about 4 or 5 ounces as the difference between min and max is 17 ounces based on some investigation already.

No... I'm not someone you have to worry about over-filling it.

 

[Bob Denman]

There have been some changes made regarding the suggested amount of oil to use...
let me see if I can find it!

EDIT: Found it! :thumbup:

 

[WackyDan]

Ok gang... I'm puzzled.

I added maybe 6 ounces to the engine. Went for a ride and came back. Checked oil. It is now sitting above max line. It had been on min line.

So... I broke out the oil vacuum I have and proceeded to suck out oil. Did it twice... I know I took out what I put in or more. Dam oil is still reading above max on stick after idling engine plenty long enough. Will go for short ride tomorrow and see what happens.

 

[AeroPilot]

Aren't these 1330's great,,,

I shouldn't speak for you, but I tend to be a little "picky" as well about the oil level, as well as where the belt is tracking on the rear sprocket. Can't seem to get it just perfect. The great thing is that they don't use oil, so as long as I have it a little below the full mark, and above the add mark after a 30 minute run when the oil and engine are hot (and I've let it idle til the fan comes on,,, I guess I'm good. Which reminds me.... the last time I checked the wifes bike oil level was at the full level bead.....where did I put my oil extractor??

 

[Bob Denman]

Ok gang... I'm puzzled.

I added maybe 6 ounces to the engine. Went for a ride and came back. Checked oil. It is now sitting above max line. It had been on min line.

So... I broke out the oil vacuum I have and proceeded to suck out oil. Did it twice... I know I took out what I put in or more. Dam oil is still reading above max on stick after idling engine plenty long enough. Will go for short ride tomorrow and see what happens.

The PERFECT oil level...

So near; yet so far! :shocked:

 

[WackyDan]

So i keep taking oil out... And she is still over the max.

Maybe tomorrow I'll get it right.

 

[WackyDan]

So... Little update. First, I verified how much oil was left in the quart I added from... I did indeed only add roughly six ounces to the F3.

I ended up sucking even more oil out, running it, riding it, then sucking more out and the same.

I finally got it down to halfway between min and max... rode some more and it seems to wander a bit on the stick, but still mostly middle. Added four ounces because I didn't trust the dip stick now and she is just a bit below max and staying there.

Theory? When I was first checking the oil she wasn't up to full temp - pretty sure I had gone for a short ride and long enough idle. She had shown right on min... Then I added 6 ounces. Then I was over max and kept taking out oil.

I became paranoid as I must have sucked the better part of a quart out before she landed between min and max. At this point I think the factory or dealer overfilled it. Will run it again tomorrow before heading to Maggie Valley to see if anything changes...but will bring a partial quart with me just in case. :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: Thanks for the detailed update! :2thumbs:

 

[AeroPilot]

Lifetime habit of checking oil...impressed with the 1330's lack of oil usage

Still feel obliged to check the oil about once every week or so, usually after longer ride or trip. I let it run after pulling into the shade of the garage, while I take the riding gear off, get a drink or check the mailbox, and by then the scavenger pumps have had time to level things out at idle. Usually the fans have cycled on in that time, and I know that levels should be uniform in the sump.

In good light I can get a good reading on the oil level and it will be just below the FULL bead on the stick, but still a feeling that it is ready for the next ride.

The only time I need to adjust is after an oil change, if I wasn't using new (full) bottles for the 5 quarts going back in. (I use a gallon jug plus one more quart)

FOR the 1330 SE6

 

[Chupaca]

Don't have that problem

Mine uses oil and we all know they do prior to the 1330. The main things is when you measure it. I think they like to have the operation temp at the point the fan/fans come on. We mostly measure after a long ryde but glad you found the right level.....now you know and for you it will stay there till the next change. Remember if the dealer does it you need to recheck....:lecturef_smilie:

 

[youngers]

I was wondering about the oil deal , one of our riders mentioned not unusual too add 4 too 8 oz.s after about 1000 .mile ride I have put 8 in , 4 in , and around 7 in at different times of riding , so I wonder if the compression , with the high r.p.m. down shift and up shift causes the oil too drop ?