Weird Oil Change Experience

[Dawg68]

I've never had that happen with all the oil changes I've done. Just seemed kinda strange. Must have been a big air bubble trapping the oil in the oil tank is all I can think of.

It was my first time using Motul 300V, but despite the florescent color and interesting smell, I wouldn't think that was the difference. Next time- 4 qts, start and run, then add from there.

This is the first time it has happened to me as well. I changed the oil on my R3T no issue. Then commenced the oil change on my R3R and noticed on liter 4 that the oil in the oil tank was about an inch from the top. I’ve done all my oil changes on these bikes since new and have never seen this issue before. I’m thinking that as the temp in the garage was quite cool, around 5 degrees Celsius, the oil was pretty thick, I used a funnel that had quite a large hole. I think you are correct in the air bubble theory.

 

[1olbull]

Interesting!
I've changed my R3R oil 10 times and never experienced such a thing. Indeed puzzeling.
I do know that a dry sump needs way more than 30 seconds after an engine run to settle.
I only check my level when stone cold.
Just sayin' . . .

 

[Tal]

Its very normal to see the level real high after filling...put the bung in and start the bike and let it run a minute or so than turn it off and recheck. I use a plastic tie to check the 'new' oil as its very clean and hard to see. Just lay the plastic tie along the dipstick and you can read the level easy then.

 

[phar2slo]

Getting ready to do my first oil change.

Good to know.

Thanks

You need to do more riding.

 

[Journeyman]

I remove one plug at a time then clean it and around the area before re-installing it, add 5.5 inc new filter start it and all is done been doing it this way for way over 100,000miles on my Rockets and all is good.

Yes, you described how I've been doing it, as well, which is why I called the thread "Weird Oil Change Experience."

@BillyIndiana usually nothing to it. Having three drain bolts is different compared to all the other bikes I've owned, but other than this one strange incident, it's always been pretty straightforward.

The ground clearance leaves little room for most oil change pans, so I roll her up onto two sections of 2X10s and use an old gallon oil jug for a drain pan that I cut out a large hole from in one of the sides. Empty it into another container after removing the first drain plug (oil tank) and before moving on to the other two plugs, so you don't overflow.

I put two sections of 2X plus a thinner piece of wood under the kick stand to level the bike and a couple of 4X4s plus scrap under the engine guard rail on the other side in case she tips the other way. Bike in gear. Tie down straps wouldn't be a bad idea for backup.

Torque wrench for sure (25NM / 18.5 ft lbs) on all three drain bolts.

The manual shows the drain bolt configuration as if you were looking up at the engine from under the bike. I flopped the illustration in PhotoShop as if looking through the motor from the top down, which I find easier to visualize, but many (most?) others may find this confusing


Top Down View

 

[jake shaw]

I always fill the oil filter before screwing it on. Amazingly it does not pour out when threading it on the spigot, This may help with the trapped air issue.

 

[Starmanut]

Yes, you described how I've been doing it, as well, which is why I called the thread "Weird Oil Change Experience."

@BillyIndiana usually nothing to it. Having three drain bolts is different compared to all the other bikes I've owned, but other than this one strange incident, it's always been pretty straightforward.

The ground clearance leaves little room for most oil change pans, so I roll her up onto two sections of 2X10s and use an old gallon oil jug for a drain pan that I cut out a large hole from in one of the sides. Empty it into another container after removing the first drain plug (oil tank) and before moving on to the other two plugs, so you don't overflow.

I put two sections of 2X plus a thinner piece of wood under the kick stand to level the bike and a couple of 4X4s plus scrap under the engine guard rail on the other side in case she tips the other way. Bike in gear. Tie down straps wouldn't be a bad idea for backup.

Torque wrench for sure (25NM / 18.5 ft lbs) on all three drain bolts.

The manual shows the drain bolt configuration as if you were looking up at the engine from under the bike. I flopped the illustration in PhotoShop as if looking through the motor from the top down, which I find easier to visualize, but many (most?) others may find this confusing


Top Down View

Looks like I am going to go out and find me a few scraps of lumber. So far with the drain pan under, there is precious little room to get my wrench through.
Thanks for that @Journeyman28778 !!!

 

[TURBO200R4]

i use what i think was a couple of dog food pans. 2 3/8 high and 12 1/2 inches dia.
i also have a rubber mat that makes it nice when i lay down.
and u can not put all the oil in one pan
also don't let the dog see u taking his pan

 

[barbagris]

Question: What is an oil change?.

 

[Journeyman]

I always fill the oil filter before screwing it on. Amazingly it does not pour out when threading it on the spigot, This may help with the trapped air issue.

I actually do/did that to. It's amazing how much oil you can pour in there as the filter absorbs more and more. That's a good tip though.