oil level

[Desert Spyder]

For the benefit of newbies and vets, what are the ramifications of too much oil in the reservoir? I imagine this is more common than not.

 

[Bob Denman]

It used to be that you'd get the inside of your airbox nicely oiled-up... :shocked:

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

:agree: it wants to toss it out somewhere. Crankcase breather runs up to the airbox so a likely place to go. Best is to suck some out....:thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Brian, you should suck some out. When was the last time you had your air filter changed? Your conditions are even harsher than they are in Las Vegas so you should be changing the air filter at least as often as the manual shows. It is probably choked full of sand and oil if your tank is over filled.

 

[Desert Spyder]

I had my oil changed at a dealer. I believe they rushed the draining which doesn't surprise me. It takes about an hour to properly drain the oil to where it don't drip out anymore. I should get back to changing my own oil but I hate competing for carport floor space with every freakin insect that crawls in the desert plus the sweat flies. Plus, there are no sky hooks around to get off the ground. I'm too old for that crap! LOL. You're right though Ann. Thanks.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I had my oil changed at a dealer. I believe they rushed the draining which doesn't surprise me. It takes about an hour to properly drain the oil to where it don't drip out anymore. I should get back to changing my own oil but I hate competing for carport floor space with every freakin insect that crawls in the desert plus the sweat flies. Plus, there are no sky hooks around to get off the ground. I'm too old for that crap! LOL. You're right though Ann. Thanks.

I got a good laugh creating the picture in my mind of you swatting bugs and changing your oil. :roflblack:

 

[Desert Spyder]

I got a good laugh creating the picture in my mind of you swatting bugs and changing your oil. :roflblack:

I can't even check the oil without those guys help. BTW I'm also laying on my side with hands too big to work on a Spyder.

 

[bmccaffrey]

First -Whats overfull
Where is it reading on the stick. Way above or just over the full mark.

Makes a differance.
Broad term :shocked:

 

[Desert Spyder]

First -Whats overfull
Where is it reading on the stick. Way above or just over the full mark.

Makes a differance.
Broad term :shocked:

I would say way above, 5 minutes after the engine was turned off. It was about 3/4 in above the top mark.

 

[bmccaffrey]

I would say way above, 5 minutes after the engine was turned off. It was about 3/4 in above the top mark.

Would definitely siphon some out .
Check right after your ride. The quicker you check it the more accurate reading you will get.

 

[AY4B]

Why not just take off the drain plug a couple of seconds. I was thinking of cutting a hole on the shield where the drain plug is and maybe making a screw on cover for it. Its just a piece of plastic, you could modify it to make the drain plug more accessible. I had it off yesterday changing the sway bar. It was leaking anyway.

 

[AY4B]

Either way one must follow the directions to the letter when checking the oil level. If you check it cold, you will get a false reading and think it needs more oil than it should have.

 

[DrewNJ]

Turkey baster time!