Acadieman Posted April 30, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 30, 2013 What is the best way to remove a bit of engine oil when you have too much . Drain plug or remove oil filter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepforkriver Posted April 30, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 30, 2013 PLUG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted April 30, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 30, 2013 Well, I would not remove the filter for sure. I would loosen the drainplug (bolt) to let all the oil out and drain it into a clean container and then just pour the right amount in. That way you can use the same oil again. I´ve tried once removing the drain bolt to tap a little off the engine and got a 3/4 gallon on my garage floor . The oil was hot and I could not get the bolt in again and my drain pan got pushed to the side. From that incident I fill it with + 1/2 a gallon and then run the bike untill the oil is hot. Then I just add a little at a time untill I am satisfied with the reading on the glass. There might be other ways to do this that I am not familiar with and I am sure somebody else will chime in. Many of us have overfilled but I think one only does that once Good luck and keep the rags at hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted April 30, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 30, 2013 Just Park it in someones driveway you don't really care for. It will work itself out eventually. Seriously though +1 on the drain plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 30, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 30, 2013 How much to much did you get in? Any chance of slipping a piece of tubing in the fill hole and pulling it out with a syringe or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadieman Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 1, 2013 i put in 3.7 liters and its to the top of the sight glass. it should be half way if im not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 1, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 1, 2013 No more than that I wouldn't worry. It is a good way to make a mess....... Ask Skid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted May 1, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 1, 2013 If thats all like Dan said dont fret. It will probably blow out what it dont like and make a mess in the breather boxs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 1, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 1, 2013 If thats all like Dan said dont fret. It will probably blow out what it dont like and make a mess in the breather boxs. Well lubricated breather boxes won't rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozlander Posted May 1, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 1, 2013 I've always put 4 quarts in with a filter change. Never had a problem and it's always down to the half way mark when it'd time to change again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted May 2, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 2, 2013 some will run into the filter, is the bike level when checking the fluid, not on sidestand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadieman Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted May 2, 2013 Took some oil out yesterday via drain plug (no problem).It is now half way in the site glass. All is good . Thanks to all who replied to my Threads:bighug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted May 2, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 2, 2013 I use 3.5 qts of oil. Mine still likes to mark its territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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