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chipbl · 01-31-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sierra Thumper

It has the dreaded white IMS tank which is already turning birdshit yellow.........I love all white bikes, especially when they have black rims

But why oh why can't they formulate a plastic tank that doesn't allow gas fumes to leech through and stain the tank??

Anyone ever tried the Caswell product here (CW suggested it a while back) to see if it would help? I'd love to run stickers but think my knees would probably rub them off before they bubble up.

Ben99r1 · 01-31-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by joexr

The math doesnt work out. 400ml got you half way and anothe r200 got you the other half? Since I read about all of the leakdowns a couple of years ago I check mine hot and running. Its always been the same as off. So when it eventually starts to leak down I know its full. You just cant ad oil while running . It blows a little air out of the hole.

Joexr. The reading I got was a bit over half with the 400ml.

AZ TOM · 01-31-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSweatyBurcher

The dealer is asking $5700. I think thats a good price but I like to check with the guys in the know.

Offer $5,500 take it home & be happy

If it's a dealer you trust, all is good.

joexr · 01-31-2013, 03:59 PM

What I was getting at was possible leakdown. If yours does leakdown youreadings will vary. Check it running, no leakdown.

joexr · 01-31-2013, 04:03 PM

Tell the dealer $5500 ,tax , tag & title included. Some dealers offer extended warrantys on used bikes also. Try including that first too. See where you get.

Ben99r1 · 01-31-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joexr

What I was getting at was possible leakdown. If yours does leakdown youreadings will vary. Check it running, no leakdown.

How do you check the bike running? The way I do it. After running the bike I let sit for two minutes then I check the oil level.

joexr · 01-31-2013, 04:20 PM

Pull out the dipstick while the engine is running. Wipe it off & stick it back in . Perfect reading , no leakdown.

techforlife · 01-31-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ONandOFF

That bike does look allwhite! (get it? all white... )

If it's speculation you're fishing for, perhaps food and shelter took precedence?

Or.... finally his ship came in and now he can get the Harley of his dreams?

Harley of his dreams...

Now,that`s some funny shit right there

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katbeanz · 01-31-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joexr

What I was getting at was possible leakdown. If yours does leakdown youreadings will vary. Check it running, no leakdown.

Mine wet sumped like crazy until I got a CW massaged oil pump. If you notice it leaking down more than likely the pump is weak.
CW did an oil sight tube on Wattner's bike, I copied the one my buddy put on his R. McMaster Carr clear teflon tubing.

Brown Falcon · 01-31-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben99r1

How do you check the bike running? The way I do it. After running the bike I let sit for two minutes then I check the oil level.

As long as you check it the same way every time you should be fine. Seems that each bike is a little different as far as oil level goes.

joexr · 01-31-2013, 05:05 PM

No actually they should all be the same.

my6 · 01-31-2013, 05:16 PM

The brown truck is our friend....

elsalvadorklr · 01-31-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben99r1

Should I be worried that I used 600 ML of oil during a 550 mile ride? 400 of those miles were at 70-75 mph. My other question. Can you guys tell me how many ml of oil does it take you guys to get the oil from the lower dipstick dot to the upper one? Today my oil level was reading at the lower dot. I put in 400 ml and then it read at just above half way mark. I then took the bike around the block and rechecked the oil after letting it sit for 2 minutes. The oil level didn't move from the my last reading. I added 200ml more and now it read rt at the top dot. Does it take everyone else 600ml to get from the lower dot to the upper dot too?

a little over half a quart for me...from low to top.

the oil level varies when in use., it pumps if you will.....you have to run say at least 15 minutes...or simply check after a long ride...around the block and back is not enough. ESPECIALLY when topping off why? because thats the best way to overfill it and waste oil

anywhoo

elsalvadorklr · 01-31-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by joexr

No actually they should all be the same.

yes

EXCEPT the damn check valves(rubber plunger) in the oil pump drain more or less on our bikes, often called wet sumping...this leads people to take OTHERS advice about exact amounts...

the problems with exact amounts is since each bike suffers more or less from this with wet sumping you might get too much oil in certain cases...

so the advice is to develop a system that you are comfortabke with and do not deviate from checking the oil the same way every time...

I only check after long rides, upright against a wall...if for example before a ride Im at the halfaway mark I dont even bother adding oil for the reasons stated above.

cheers

Ben99r1 · 01-31-2013, 05:36 PM

Thanks guys I am adopting a new way to me to check oil level. Ill do it the same way every single time. thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.

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01-31-2013, 03:59 PM	#52759
joexr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Dunedin ,Florida Oddometer: 763	What I was getting at was possible leakdown. If yours does leakdown youreadings will vary. Check it running, no leakdown.

01-31-2013, 04:03 PM	#52760
joexr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Dunedin ,Florida Oddometer: 763	Tell the dealer $5500 ,tax , tag & title included. Some dealers offer extended warrantys on used bikes also. Try including that first too. See where you get.

01-31-2013, 04:20 PM	#52762
joexr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Dunedin ,Florida Oddometer: 763	Pull out the dipstick while the engine is running. Wipe it off & stick it back in . Perfect reading , no leakdown.

01-31-2013, 05:05 PM	#52766
joexr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Dunedin ,Florida Oddometer: 763	No actually they should all be the same.

01-31-2013, 05:36 PM	#52770
Ben99r1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Pomona, Calif. Oddometer: 2,802	Thanks guys I am adopting a new way to me to check oil level. Ill do it the same way every single time. thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.