"Cough" - egg cupApart from once I have never had to top up but -low milage disclaimer, the time I have to top up I put down to halfords oil going prematurely thin and under fast (black fazer) acceleration the oil go swilled away from the sensor. I changed my oil very carefully the correct Darrsi method and after leaving the bike for 2 weeks the oil has gone past the sight glass, could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look
Quote from: darrsi on 19 May 2017, 10:56:16 pmQuote from: fazersharp on 19 May 2017, 10:21:09 pm"Cough" - egg cupApart from once I have never had to top up but -low milage disclaimer, the time I have to top up I put down to halfords oil going prematurely thin and under fast (black fazer) acceleration the oil go swilled away from the sensor. I changed my oil very carefully the correct Darrsi method and after leaving the bike for 2 weeks the oil has gone past the sight glass, could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look Could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look What I mean is that if it is over the mark you can not see anything so whilst you get on your hands and knees get someone to tip the bike over and you can then see if what you are looking at is just oil that has gone over the sight glass rather than a fooked up sight glass Sidestand's no good at all, it needs to be on level ground on the centre stand to 'see' what's going on, if you still have that privilege.Book says change every 6000 miles so my 4000 change shouldn't be an issue, barring any leakages.
Quote from: fazersharp on 19 May 2017, 10:21:09 pm"Cough" - egg cupApart from once I have never had to top up but -low milage disclaimer, the time I have to top up I put down to halfords oil going prematurely thin and under fast (black fazer) acceleration the oil go swilled away from the sensor. I changed my oil very carefully the correct Darrsi method and after leaving the bike for 2 weeks the oil has gone past the sight glass, could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look Could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look What I mean is that if it is over the mark you can not see anything so whilst you get on your hands and knees get someone to tip the bike over and you can then see if what you are looking at is just oil that has gone over the sight glass rather than a fooked up sight glass Sidestand's no good at all, it needs to be on level ground on the centre stand to 'see' what's going on, if you still have that privilege.Book says change every 6000 miles so my 4000 change shouldn't be an issue, barring any leakages.
QuoteQuote from: darrsi on 19 May 2017, 10:56:16 pmQuote from: fazersharp on 19 May 2017, 10:21:09 pm"Cough" - egg cupApart from once I have never had to top up but -low milage disclaimer, the time I have to top up I put down to halfords oil going prematurely thin and under fast (black fazer) acceleration the oil go swilled away from the sensor. I changed my oil very carefully the correct Darrsi method and after leaving the bike for 2 weeks the oil has gone past the sight glass, could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look Could the garage have put very slightly too much in and sent it over the sight glass, when you cant see anything its very difficult to see anything try getting some one to put it on the side stand whilst you look What I mean is that if it is over the mark you can not see anything so whilst you get on your hands and knees get someone to tip the bike over and you can then see if what you are looking at is just oil that has gone over the sight glass rather than a fooked up sight glass Sidestand's no good at all, it needs to be on level ground on the centre stand to 'see' what's going on, if you still have that privilege.Book says change every 6000 miles so my 4000 change shouldn't be an issue, barring any leakages.
Oh okay, i see what you mean now.If in real doubt, simply empty it, then shove it back in.With the filter untouched, i'd be inclined to start with 2.5 litres then go through the motions as described. Surely you don't need to empty it, just dropping a litre or so out will let you see if it's overfilled won't it?
Quote from: vinnyb on 20 May 2017, 11:02:36 amOh okay, i see what you mean now.If in real doubt, simply empty it, then shove it back in.With the filter untouched, i'd be inclined to start with 2.5 litres then go through the motions as described. Surely you don't need to empty it, just dropping a litre or so out will let you see if it's overfilled won't it?If your glass is clear.That was my point, mine has suddenly decided to permanently look empty, it's very weird.Even using a torch, and after emptying and refilling a couple of times it still looks exactly the same, which at first was a bit disconcerting, but then after a minutes thought realized that as long as i have the recommended amount in, paired with the fact i never need to top up, then it will be fine for the next 4000 miles regardless.
Quote from: darrsi on 20 May 2017, 11:10:02 amQuote from: vinnyb on 20 May 2017, 11:02:36 amOh okay, i see what you mean now.If in real doubt, simply empty it, then shove it back in.With the filter untouched, i'd be inclined to start with 2.5 litres then go through the motions as described. Surely you don't need to empty it, just dropping a litre or so out will let you see if it's overfilled won't it?If your glass is clear.That was my point, mine has suddenly decided to permanently look empty, it's very weird.Even using a torch, and after emptying and refilling a couple of times it still looks exactly the same, which at first was a bit disconcerting, but then after a minutes thought realized that as long as i have the recommended amount in, paired with the fact i never need to top up, then it will be fine for the next 4000 miles regardless.How has that happened - could it be that 99p oil you use By permanently looking empty what do you mean because when I change the oil and its not topped up fully yet, I can see shiny metal in the background behind the window, and can still see it through the new oil until I have run it a bit and then the oil gos a little opaque
you could take the cover off and give the glass a clean. it's probably just stained on the inside