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04-21-2008, 10:12 PM | #1 |
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It depends on "a little". In my opinion, too much oil is more damaging than being a little low. Having too much oil can cause foaming, which in turn causes all the good things in the engine to be starved of oil, which leads to a scrap heap. I'm not familiar with the internals of an SV, so I don't know how much room for error there is. Unless someone can tell you with 100% certainty how much room for error there is in an SV, the wise move is to drain the oil out and top it back off. If the oil is fresh, you can drain it and put it right back in (using the correct amount, of course).
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04-21-2008, 10:17 PM | #2 | |
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drain the oil into a clean container!!!... then pour the correct amount back in... use the rest to dump on those damn cats |
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04-21-2008, 10:21 PM | #3 | |
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OK, so I can drain a little out with unscrewing the nut. Will that work or do I have to drain it all. Cause I don't have a clean tub to drain it into.. plus i have to ride that tomorrow since my cage brakes are going to shit..... Damn men and not listening to the women when they say something is wrong with my car..... So quick fix would be great since I don't have alot of knowledge..... Thanks guys.. Greatly appreciated. |
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04-21-2008, 10:24 PM | #4 |
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well easiest way and cleanest way... would be to drain it all out... so I'd recomend either buying a new tub... OR... spraying the one you have out with a hose... or if your as anal as I am... thow it in the dishwasher.
while you have the hose out.... spray the cats... they're evil |
04-21-2008, 10:29 PM | #5 | |
Ridin Naked. HMMMMM......
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But you didn't answer my question ass... I was just wondering if I can.... I need to have this done tonight cause I work at 8 by myself so I won't be able to get to the shop til after 5. Is it something that I can drop a little quick..... Plus I have NO idea where cutty put out drop pan..... |
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04-21-2008, 10:37 PM | #6 | |
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it'll take about 10 mins(if that)...Run the bike for about 5 mins to warm it up you'll need something to catch the extra oil in anyways... so you'll need to find something... TIP: When you loosen the drain plug loosen it to the last couple threads... put a ziplock bag over your hand... and unscrew it the rest of the way... count to one onethousand and reinsert the drain plug. tighten it finger tight and check the oil level. if still hight repeat... but I'm sure you'll be good after the first time... if your low... add a little... |
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04-21-2008, 10:30 PM | #7 |
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get a straw and suck that shit outa there wif yo mouf...
Nah but for serious, just carefully unscrew the drain plug after you warm the bike up for a few mins. if you're really worried about it, just forget about it until you can do it properly tomorrow night. dont risk not having a ride to work unless youre comfy w/ the job. |
04-21-2008, 10:31 PM | #8 |
Ridin Naked. HMMMMM......
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And thank you for that answer.... I will try my best. Last time I tried draining the oil the bolt dropped in the bucket right away....
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04-21-2008, 10:38 PM | #9 |
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im guessing it'll just do it again if you're not VERY careful unscrwing it. its gonna get messy, so wear gloves or somethin if you got em.
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04-21-2008, 10:38 PM | #10 |
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Also, before deciding for sure that there's too much in there, consult your owner's manual. Some bikes are INTENDED to be read while on the sidestand, while others are supposed to be upright (which means you'll need someone else there to stand the bike up while you look at the oil level window, unless you can muscle it up and hold it there from a crouched position).
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