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Checking the oil level
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The ferret Offline
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Post: #21
RE: Checking the oil level
Yes technically 4.1 qts which I guess technically would be 4 qts 3.2 ounces with a filter. That's why I throw in 4 qts and don't worry about it lol.

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05-06-2017 06:39 PM
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Stichill Offline
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Northern Kentucky, USA
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Post: #22
RE: Checking the oil level
Then again, 1 US gallon = 0.833 Imperial gallon so mind your unitz, boyz.

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(This post was last modified: 05-06-2017 07:55 PM by Stichill.)
05-06-2017 07:54 PM
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Retsel Offline
High Mileage

Pacifica
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Post: #23
RE: Checking the oil level
I used 1 us gallon and when checked, on level ground the view port was completely filled in. I guess I should not have bothered! Just, when over filled you can not tell by how much. Last time the engine was cold so probably had quite a bit of residual left. Thanks! Next time I'll drain warm, put in the gallon and be good!

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05-06-2017 09:22 PM
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736cc Offline
Running Like a Top

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Post: #24
RE: Checking the oil level
Full synthetic Honda 10w30 + filter today 4qts
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05-07-2017 04:25 AM
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max Online
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Auckland New Zealand
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Post: #25
RE: Checking the oil level
With regard to oil level checks, i just found out that there is a check that works for me when the engine is running on flat ground on the centre stand.

the oil is at the low level mark if it is running and rises slowly to the top mark when stopped, this could be a double check
when over filled and above the window, but by how much?
If you run the engine and the level becomes visible you should be ok.

Maybe i'm to fussy but here goes; link to youtube; https://youtu.be/mEgQmyknW_4

All the best; Max
10-17-2017 10:13 PM
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suhawk305 Offline
High Mileage

Orange County, NY
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Post: #26
RE: Checking the oil level
Thanks Max, informative video.

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10-18-2017 09:05 AM
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Nortoon Offline
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Post: #27
RE: Checking the oil level
As my riding season is only 6 months long (May through October) and I ride once a week, I only average of 11,000 kilometers - 6835 miles each year. So my oil and filter change is done in early November when I put the bike to bed for the winter.

Which reminds me, I have to see if the Nelson-Rigg dust cover I used for my CB500XA will fit the CB1100 EX. I will remove the mirrors, as I did for the CB500, so it should be OK. Our 15 year old male cat loves to hide under the cover when the boss comes looking for him.

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10-18-2017 09:14 AM
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Jeffhorn Offline
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USA
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Post: #28
RE: Checking the oil level
(05-05-2017 07:20 PM)LongRanger Wrote:  I keep my CB on a battery tender, check the tires before each ride, clean and lube the chain after every few tanks, but I couldn't be bothered to check the oil level between changes. Ignoring it may be false economy, but the engine doesn't smoke or drip oil, the oil pressure light never illuminates while riding, the clutch and gearbox work perfectly, and I change it every 4000 miles anyway. Besides, I hate getting down on my knees. Anyone else as negligent as I am?

I check mine every weekend. I check all fluids in both bikes and my truck every weekend. Old habits just don't die.
10-18-2017 11:13 PM
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