1st oil change 600 miles, 2qts too much?

dimeified · August 15th, 2009, 11:07 AM

Did my first oil change at 600 miles went with mobile1 10w-40 4t. Followed the diy completely. Oil was 3/4ths up site glass when vertical after 5 min idling. That was with 2 qts. This oil is synthetic. Went for a ride now oil level is full just before the bike is about vertical. Should I drain some? Did I f anything up?
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a10forwar · August 15th, 2009, 11:26 AM

No leave it be. Just put 1 and 7/8 in next time. I dont recall the exact amout but it is just under 2. But you are fine dont sweat it. Ride the **** out of it. It will thank you.

dimeified · August 15th, 2009, 11:40 AM

its interesting after another trip its just under full while idling after a long run. wow. anyway, thanks for the answer!

kkim · August 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM

oil level should be checked with the bike warm, engine shut off for about five minutes and bike level and vertical.

dimeified · August 16th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Today i ran to the drug store and came back, turned the engine off, stood vertical, oil was between 3/4 and full in the site glass. I wonder if switching to fully synthetic had anything to do with it.

backinthesaddleagain · August 18th, 2009, 07:38 AM

syn oil wouldn't make it appear different in the sight glass. its probably slight variations in how vertical it is. a couple degrees will move the oil a bit in the sight glass. If you have a 2X4 that holds it near vertical you will get a better reading (or at least a consistent reading).

August 15th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#1
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	1st oil change 600 miles, 2qts too much? Did my first oil change at 600 miles went with mobile1 10w-40 4t. Followed the diy completely. Oil was 3/4ths up site glass when vertical after 5 min idling. That was with 2 qts. This oil is synthetic. Went for a ride now oil level is full just before the bike is about vertical. Should I drain some? Did I f anything up? Posted via Mobile Device

August 15th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#3
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	its interesting after another trip its just under full while idling after a long run. wow. anyway, thanks for the answer! __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

August 16th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#5
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	Today i ran to the drug store and came back, turned the engine off, stood vertical, oil was between 3/4 and full in the site glass. I wonder if switching to fully synthetic had anything to do with it. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

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August 15th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#2
a10forwar ninjette.org member Name: James Location: GE Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 31	No leave it be. Just put 1 and 7/8 in next time. I dont recall the exact amout but it is just under 2. But you are fine dont sweat it. Ride the **** out of it. It will thank you.

August 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	oil level should be checked with the bike warm, engine shut off for about five minutes and bike level and vertical.

August 18th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#6
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	syn oil wouldn't make it appear different in the sight glass. its probably slight variations in how vertical it is. a couple degrees will move the oil a bit in the sight glass. If you have a 2X4 that holds it near vertical you will get a better reading (or at least a consistent reading).