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#461829 chrisxv1600al (Visitor) Fresh Boarder Posts: 77 Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   Don't want to start an oil debate or nothing like that, but I just want to be sure on only adding 4 qts doing an oil change w/ filter. I just did it & 4 qts is good, no problems....right? My previous oil change last year I tried doing the "proper method" of checking it & got totally screwed up. Added too much, let some back out, etc. So I wasn't sure what I really had in it & the way it's supposed to be checked is a joke (IMO). After reading posts about sticky vale syndrome, etc. I just decided to do it over and go to 4 qt. total w/ filter method. Also I see some guys never check it, is that ok also? Again I'm sorry if I start any debates & thanks in advance for any info/input.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #461831 Tug (User) ride free. live free. or die tryin Platinum Boarder Posts: 4994 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   Yup you got it right, put 2 qts in start it and let it run 15 secs or so put 2 qts in and button it up And I never check mine   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #461832 COBRA_COMMANDER (User) Cobra Commander Wants You! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1128 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   4qts works for me. I drain both plugs and change the filter, add 2qts start it (shut it off) and then add the other 2qts oil and don't even check it.   Logged     Last Edit: 2012/02/22 18:54 By COBRA_COMMANDER.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #461842 gfolkert (User) If boards ain't sparkin'; you're just parkin' Platinum Boarder Posts: 1036 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   chrisxv1600al wrote: Don't want to start an oil debate or nothing like that, but I just want to be sure on only adding 4 qts doing an oil change w/ filter. I just did it & 4 qts is good, no problems....right? My previous oil change last year I tried doing the "proper method" of checking it & got totally screwed up. Added too much, let some back out, etc. So I wasn't sure what I really had in it & the way it's supposed to be checked is a joke (IMO). After reading posts about sticky vale syndrome, etc. I just decided to do it over and go to 4 qt. total w/ filter method. Also I see some guys never check it, is that ok also? Again I'm sorry if I start any debates & thanks in advance for any info/input. Yep, drain both plugs. Change filter. Add 2 quarts to the oil tank fill. Start the bike for 15 seconds. Turn it off. Add 2 quarts to the oil tank fill. Close it up and walk away. If you *MUST* check the oil level. Here is the procedure:   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #461846 chrisxv1600al (Visitor) Fresh Boarder Posts: 77 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   Thanks for the info fellas, I appreciate it a ton. I'm good to go then & don't have to guess at it anymore!   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #461847 drkstr22 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 688 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   No to stir the pot here..........I was told 3.8 quarts!   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #461849 texasscott1 (User) Two of a kind Platinum Boarder Posts: 2539 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   drkstr22 wrote: No to stir the pot here..........I was told 3.8 quarts! I think the recommended amount without the filter change is around 3.9 quarts. I add the recommended 4.3 quarts to mine (with filter change) and the level checks perfect.   Logged     My 99 Standard Test Mule Scott B.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #461874 Questcap (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 4475 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   It's 4 qts for those prone to svs. What were they, '05 to '07s? Earlier ones can run the 4.3 qts. And, I need to tell you, my best friend followed the "rule" of not checking, and somehow managed to burn through his oil, and seize the oil pump. $2,200 later, he's riding it again... you might want to try checking it from time to time. If it's anywhere in the cross-hatch pattern on the stick, after the proper shut-down proceedure, you're good!   Logged     Sig Pic deleted - larger than 450 pixels and 50 kb   The administrator has disabled public write access. #461875 Blackroadie (User) Sometimes I wish you were a pinata ! Platinum Boarder Posts: 7100 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   Actually the 04s and 05s were the start of the svs...dont ask how I know The first 1700 roadie were the worst. Also, I dont check my level either because I change it regularly and have no leaks. If you use the dipstick you'll have a different reading every time. Drove me nuts for a couple years before I was able to button it up and leave it alone.   Logged     ...Scott   The administrator has disabled public write access. #461877 polishdog (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1108 Re:Just wanted to double check the 4 qt oil change 1 Year, 3 Months ago   What's the best oil to use? Mobil One? Not trying to stir a debate...just asking.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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