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OIL 20W/50

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Ribo, Jun 6, 2014.

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  1. TIMEtoRIDE

    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    Anyone interested in getting rid of an extra ELEVEN OZ. of oil out of the motor??

    (carefully) lay the bike over on the right side, count to 5,
    then, spin the motor with plugs out. (when upright)

    This dumps the "Middle-Gear" cavity, and also dislodges oil from other hiding places.
    Requires tank & battery removal, which you might be doing while winterizing anyway,
    Requires re-oiling the motor, plugs out for no-load cranking.

    You will have the freshest, cleanest oil possible.

    (run-in and circulate the new oil before storing the bike)
     
    TIMEtoRIDE, Nov 3, 2014
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  2. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Interesting........
     
    chacal, Nov 4, 2014
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  3. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    2.5 quarts also isn't a horrible overfill. There is another possibility: you're suffering a stuck float and the crankcase is now "overfilled" because it's been dumped full of gasoline, causing the pumping out the breather (through the airbox.) Open the oil filler cap and give a whiff. If it smells strongly of gasoline then you have float issues and shouldn't be running the motor.
     
    bigfitz52, Nov 5, 2014
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