Oil Change gone bad?

ricochet08 · August 2nd, 2010, 06:31 PM

Hey guys. First post, but i searched around before I started another oil change thread.

Finally changed my oil @ 461 miles (bought her July 24th). started her up, checked the oil level again, added a bit more, rode around for a bit, and all was good......until I got home.

Noticed the Element Cap sitting on the table.

No leaks or strange noises.

Can this pose a problem?

I plan on going to Cycle Gear tomorrow and getting another filter so I can assemble the filter correctly this time.

Thanks in advance all.

-Ross

00NissanNinja · August 2nd, 2010, 07:16 PM

You mean the thing that goes on top of the filter and goes into the engine right? I think you are fine as long as you didn't go on a really long trip or something.

bob706 · August 2nd, 2010, 07:23 PM

I wouldn't get another filter. Just take the barely used one out, reinstall with the cap and top off the oil.

kkim · August 2nd, 2010, 07:23 PM

what's the element cap?

bob706 · August 2nd, 2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

what's the element cap?

The metal cap that sits on top of the filter.

kkim · August 2nd, 2010, 07:29 PM

Yeah, I would put that part back as soon as you can. Why get another filter? Use the one you have and just put that part back in. Use some new oil, though.

ricochet08 · August 2nd, 2010, 08:10 PM

Great, thanks guys

tjkamper · August 2nd, 2010, 08:22 PM

no need to replace the filter. Just take it out and put the cap on. Use the same filter, no need to throw money away.

Sailariel · August 3rd, 2010, 01:37 PM

Ross, You might find it handy to buy a measuring cup graduated in Ml. This is a great way to prevent overfilling.

ricochet08 · August 3rd, 2010, 02:27 PM

No fears of over filling, but that would be pretty handy to have

Thanks Sailariel

August 2nd, 2010, 06:31 PM	#1
ricochet08 ninjette.org guru Name: Ross Location: St. Louis Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex500, 2010 Ninja 250r, 2004 zzr600, 2003 CBR600rr, 2013 Ninja 300...in that order :D Posts: 266	Oil Change gone bad? Hey guys. First post, but i searched around before I started another oil change thread. Finally changed my oil @ 461 miles (bought her July 24th). started her up, checked the oil level again, added a bit more, rode around for a bit, and all was good......until I got home. Noticed the Element Cap sitting on the table. No leaks or strange noises. Can this pose a problem? I plan on going to Cycle Gear tomorrow and getting another filter so I can assemble the filter correctly this time. Thanks in advance all. -Ross

August 2nd, 2010, 07:16 PM	#2
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	You mean the thing that goes on top of the filter and goes into the engine right? I think you are fine as long as you didn't go on a really long trip or something. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 2nd, 2010, 08:22 PM	#8
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	no need to replace the filter. Just take it out and put the cap on. Use the same filter, no need to throw money away. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Is it normal for oil to increase a bit in the crankcase after an oil change?	cadd	2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk	10	May 15th, 2014 08:38 PM
How bad would it be to purchase a bike that hasn't had its first oil change?	cadd	General Motorcycling Discussion	29	April 20th, 2014 06:24 AM
Synthetic oil at 300 mile oil change?	anacron	2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk	14	July 29th, 2013 04:58 PM
Oil change.. How bad is it?	tsdexter	2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk	14	July 12th, 2012 09:04 AM
Oil drain plug gasket for oil change.	tsdexter	2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk	8	July 10th, 2012 01:00 PM

August 2nd, 2010, 07:23 PM	#3
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't get another filter. Just take the barely used one out, reinstall with the cap and top off the oil.

August 2nd, 2010, 07:23 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what's the element cap?

August 2nd, 2010, 07:29 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Yeah, I would put that part back as soon as you can. Why get another filter? Use the one you have and just put that part back in. Use some new oil, though.

August 2nd, 2010, 08:10 PM	#7
ricochet08 ninjette.org guru Name: Ross Location: St. Louis Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex500, 2010 Ninja 250r, 2004 zzr600, 2003 CBR600rr, 2013 Ninja 300...in that order :D Posts: 266	Great, thanks guys

August 3rd, 2010, 01:37 PM	#9
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Ross, You might find it handy to buy a measuring cup graduated in Ml. This is a great way to prevent overfilling.

August 3rd, 2010, 02:27 PM	#10
ricochet08 ninjette.org guru Name: Ross Location: St. Louis Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex500, 2010 Ninja 250r, 2004 zzr600, 2003 CBR600rr, 2013 Ninja 300...in that order :D Posts: 266	No fears of over filling, but that would be pretty handy to have Thanks Sailariel