Oil Check on 2020 R3R

[stingray]

Glad you fixed it. Don't let the imbecils near it again.

 

[stingray]

Mine was recently in for an oil leak. The dealer also blamed the oil filter and tightened it, along with checking the torque of various bolts. Unfortunately, in my case, I got it home and it's still leaking (from elsewhere). But I'm starting to think that something about the design is somehow maybe "rattling" oil filters loose? I've never heard of that on any vehicle before, though. I'm going to mark mine so I can visually inspect to see if it's rotated.

They don't usually come loose if properly installed. "Hand tight is good. If it leaks that's just more service." Yes they will loosen and leak.

If you do "allow" a dealer to change your oil, please, do the cold oil check before leaving the place. You might be very surprised. They have short changed many a bike by improper procedure. And check filter tightness when you have a chance.

 

[Nashvegas]

They don't usually come loose if properly installed. "Hand tight is good. If it leaks that's just more service." Yes they will loosen and leak.

If you do "allow" a dealer to change your oil, please, do the cold oil check before leaving the place. You might be very surprised. They have short changed many a bike by improper procedure. And check filter tightness when you have a chance.

Yep, I just had the 20k service done, checked it cold the next morning and it almost took a whole qt to get to halfway on the dipstick.

 

[Bedifferent]

Agree that the leak location indicates a loose oil filter (most likely) or maybe one where the old seal was left behind before the new one is installed, but that usually results in rapid loss.

As far as oil level, I've found that when I measure hot but otherwise follow the procedure, it's hard to read or seems very high. But if I follow the procedure to the letter (cold engine, level and on side stand, 75 seconds run, 3+ minutes to settle) I get a consistent reading. Since mine is losing and possibly consuming oil, I have to check relatively frequently.

I agree about checking the oil using the procedure in the book and following it to the letter. Even tweaking the throttle during the 90 second warmup will screw it up. Any deviation will show a high level. When I finally followed the book to the letter I got a correct reading. I was about a 1/2 quart down. All subsequent readings have been consistant and spot on. Crazy stuff, but it is what it is...