Oil Topped up too much.

Sorry to interrupt your diagnoses, but I just wanted to give my two cents on the oil level confusion thing

I've been running my SV for over 12,000 miles now and my oil windows shows as follows and always has:

Come out to it first thing in the morning when the bikes cold, till it upright off the stand, oil window is Empty.

Let it run and heat up, tilt it off the stand, window shows correct oil level.

Leave it to go cold again, stand it upright, window will show Empty again.

I don't know exactly why this is, I assume it's do do with the where the oil rests in the engine while the bike is on the stand and then takes a while to circulate around once the bikes standing upright again.. and the heat from the engine running i'm sure helps it along

I have been assured this is normal, and the bike's been running 100% the for the past 12,000 miles =]

Edit: It's an '07 if that makes any difference!

mines a 2002 curvy . im sure the oil level is correct i dont think its the oil that has caused this. i shall have a look at the plug at the weekend and airbox filter thingy.(you can see im very technical not!) anybody in the bromley/kent area that is bored and want to help me on either saturday or sunday. tea and coffee or beer on tap until problem is fixed! plus the obvious drink for your troubles. i begrudge going to the shop until i have at least had a dabble as it probally is something easy to sort.

[Biker Biggles]

Poor running on a curvy.
Having established that its not the oil level I suggest looking at likely cause number one.That is the choke plungers and choke cable.The cables can stick if not lubed,and the plungers can stick where they enter the carbs.These need to be removed by undoing the (awkward) screw that holds a small plate keeping them in place,and the innards lubed up.
Failing that,has the airbox been off?Are there any air leaks where it has been replaced or is it not seating properly?
Both these issues will cause fuel mixture issues which can cause rough running.

The airbox hasnt been off since beginning of summer for last service/oil change and plug. The plunger thingy bobs i will need to look at the manual and see how difficult it is as i dont want to attempt it and then be stuck.

Originally Posted by BadDog

Sorry to interrupt your diagnoses, but I just wanted to give my two cents on the oil level confusion thing

I've been running my SV for over 12,000 miles now and my oil windows shows as follows and always has:

Come out to it first thing in the morning when the bikes cold, till it upright off the stand, oil window is Empty.

Let it run and heat up, tilt it off the stand, window shows correct oil level.

Leave it to go cold again, stand it upright, window will show Empty again.

I don't know exactly why this is, I assume it's do do with the where the oil rests in the engine while the bike is on the stand and then takes a while to circulate around once the bikes standing upright again.. and the heat from the engine running i'm sure helps it along

I have been assured this is normal, and the bike's been running 100% the for the past 12,000 miles =]

Edit: It's an '07 if that makes any difference!

My 42,000 miled 2004 SV is (and has always been) exactly the same. The manual implies this is normal by telling you to warm the engine (a little- not "hot after a run" hot) before measuring it.

I think the problem is solved after wasting more oil! but the problem seemed to be that there was a small amount of oil under the area where the oil filter sits. i cleaned it out with a bit of kitchen roll and it seems fine now. my current oil level is between the F and the L level and as long as this is okay i will leave it al the while it runs okay. Thanks for everyones input i will take it on the rat run up town in he morning and see how she runs for an hour then i will know for sure she is okay. I still cant understand how you measure out 2300 mil and it doesnt fill it up? is this becuase the filter holding onto around 300 ml worth?

cheers