Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted April 24, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2012 I was interrupted while changing my oil and a few minutes later I discovered I had four (not three) empty qts. of oil. Then I ran the bike for several minutes. Long enough for the temp guage to get to 154 degrees. I did not take it off the centerstand. I plan to drain out .7 qts. to get to the proper amount in the crankcase. (Thumb in the drain hole while I put in a new crush washer.) So what are the consequences of running with too much oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Blowing seals(engine), And losing the splash effect if everything is surmiraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mk2davis Posted April 24, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2012 Two things that I can think of. 1) Too much oil pressure 2) Oil escaping out of a vent tube or something. Except for making a mess, 1 is the real issue if the oil burst threw a seal or gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Don't worry about it. You didn't run it hard and 154 degrees isn't even up to normal operating temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Don't worry about it. You didn't run it hard and 154 degrees isn't even up to normal operating temp. I agree nothing has been hurt yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 The oil will be churned up and aerated by the spinning crank, if the level was higher than the bottom of the crank. Aerated oil does not lubricate as well as oil without air, but since you did not ride the bike, and hence the engine was not under load, and you only ran it for a short time, I'd say the consequences are NIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781Edges Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It will be fine:) hope your doing good and ride safe. 781 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallican525 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 The oil will be churned up and aerated by the spinning crank, if the level was higher than the bottom of the crank. Aerated oil does not lubricate as well as oil without air, but since you did not ride the bike, and hence the engine was not under load, and you only ran it for a short time, I'd say the consequences are NIL. +1 if you ride it with the oil substantially overfull and you acheive aeration of the oil, you run risk of serious engine damage. What you did is no biggie and might not even cause a problem at all. I'd still drain it instead of finding out if it aerates at full operating temps though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted April 25, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks I was hoping that'd be the case. I've reduced the lever to under the top line in the sight glass. I double checked for oil on the bike; no sigh. I let it run for a couple min. Still ok. So I'll try to forget about it but remember it at oil chng time. I am well, 781. Back at you, pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I'd actually pull the filter off to drain the extra oil. Maybe even multiple times if needed (starting in between to put more oil in the filter). I would think that would be easier than pulling the drain plug and trying not to lose too much oil in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Maxswell, I did the same exact thing this spring! I started draining, not realizing the oil was as hot as it was. I ended up with a pretty hot thumb. Felt like a dufus, but got the oil to the right level. Kind of stunk, cuz the oil is over $10 per quart. Learned my lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Another way is to use a clear tube and suck it up close to your mouth, then put your tongue on the end and pull the tube out of the filler hole and drain the tube into a container. No mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AKayaker2 Posted April 25, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 25, 2012 What about using a turkey baster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallican525 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 What about using a turkey baster Definately a more tasty option than siphoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Another way is to use a clear tube and suck it up close to your mouth, then put your tongue on the end and pull the tube out of the filler hole and drain the tube into a container. No mess. Just don't suck too hard if you try that method. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Another way is to use a clear tube and suck it up close to your mouth, then put your tongue on the end and pull the tube out of the filler hole and drain the tube into a container. No mess. Just don't suck too hard if you try that method. . A long clear tube helps. A baster is a good idea but not to practical getting a big one in the filler hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 That's what she said!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted April 27, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 27, 2012 NOTHING bad will happen with 1 quart over.. i must have seen 2 or 3 dozen bikes with 2 GALLONS of oil in them.. they ran like crap.. the customers said " i just had an oil change now it sucks...." i just drained the oil and added new oil to the proper level.. and presto. back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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