Re:how much oil in a 1600?
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how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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Now that the season is opening, I'm going to give my bike a good check-up.
According to my maintenance manual, I should put 4.2 litres (4.44 quarts, I think) in my R*.
I have read here that on 1700 the right oil amount is slightly less than 4.2 lt. Is it the same on the 1600?
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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That's right, Most people here drain oil and then use 4 quarts only...
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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I've always put in 4 L which is 4.2 qt.
Our oil used to come in 4 L jugs but for some mysterious reason it now comes in 4.4 L (4.2 qt) jugs.  so I usually guess on how much I now put in. 
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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Fortunately, we still have 4l jugs here  |
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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Use either 4 quarts or 4 liters. Replace the filter, drain the crankcase, and drain the oil tank. Put 2 quarts/liters in the oil tank, run engine for 15 seconds, and then add 2 quarts/liters to oil tank - done.
The R* is not picky wrt precision of oil fill. Overfilling is more of a concern than under filling. I put in 4 quarts and declare victory.
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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Okay... I'm tired of just reading on changing oil on my 03 R* 1600.
One last question and I'm gonna do it!.
Q: Mobil 1 V-Twin 20-50, 4-Qts Right????? I'm goona do it!
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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That's what I use... Mobil 1 V-twin 20/50 and 4 quarts only... Hasn't let me down yet  |
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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Right.
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Re:how much oil in a 1600? 4 Years, 2 Months ago
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Thanks.. Guys. I'm riding on Saturday. Hope I don't S***W it up!
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