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Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 07:06 PM

When checking the oil level, should the max be bang on the line, or is a bit above ok? Second, how do I go about getting rid of a little?

10-01-08, 07:10 PM

Is your clutch cable setup right? If its still a little engaged when pulled in then that could be the issue.

fizzwheel · 10-01-08, 07:11 PM

With the bike upright it should be between the two lines, if its over the top line then you have to much oil in the bike.

Easiest way of letting a little out is to undo the oil filter and then let some trickle out.

If you undo the sump bolt you'll have a gush before you know it... dont ask me how I know this though...

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 07:13 PM

Ok, I don't however have a filter wrench, is it really needed?

yorkie_chris · 10-01-08, 07:18 PM

If its been on a while then yes, they tend to stick on pretty hard.

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 07:21 PM

Been on there since the 600 mile service which was done at 740, now on 2600, but it was only done end of november.

yorkie_chris · 10-01-08, 07:23 PM

Give it a try by hand, you never know.

I use a chain wrench, which crushes them to the point that I wouldn't reuse, also tried a strap wrench, which crushes them as well. And battered a screwdriver through a stubborn one. And completely ripped melodys to bits because it was very stubborn indeed.

So could go either way really.

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 07:24 PM

Well I want to do is get a little oil out, not trash the filter.

yorkie_chris · 10-01-08, 07:39 PM

I know, but like I say, its hard to unscrew the filter without the tool without maching it.

Try it by hand before you buy the tool, it might come off you never know.

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 07:59 PM

Chris, you would be right, won't budge for love nor money. Also, ran the engine for a couple of minutes then checked the oil level, once held upright I can't even see where the oil is up to as the whole glass view is black!!!! So guess that means too much oil.

Think it may involve a trip to a garage, as I'm useless with a spanner and don't want to do any damage.

10-01-08, 07:06 PM	#11
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question When checking the oil level, should the max be bang on the line, or is a bit above ok? Second, how do I go about getting rid of a little? __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 07:10 PM	#12
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gears Question Is your clutch cable setup right? If its still a little engaged when pulled in then that could be the issue.

10-01-08, 07:11 PM	#13
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Gears Question With the bike upright it should be between the two lines, if its over the top line then you have to much oil in the bike. Easiest way of letting a little out is to undo the oil filter and then let some trickle out. If you undo the sump bolt you'll have a gush before you know it... dont ask me how I know this though... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

10-01-08, 07:13 PM	#14
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Ok, I don't however have a filter wrench, is it really needed? __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 07:18 PM	#15
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Gears Question If its been on a while then yes, they tend to stick on pretty hard. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-01-08, 07:21 PM	#16
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Been on there since the 600 mile service which was done at 740, now on 2600, but it was only done end of november. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 07:23 PM	#17
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Gears Question Give it a try by hand, you never know. I use a chain wrench, which crushes them to the point that I wouldn't reuse, also tried a strap wrench, which crushes them as well. And battered a screwdriver through a stubborn one. And completely ripped melodys to bits because it was very stubborn indeed. So could go either way really. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-01-08, 07:24 PM	#18
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Well I want to do is get a little oil out, not trash the filter. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 07:39 PM	#19
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Gears Question I know, but like I say, its hard to unscrew the filter without the tool without maching it. Try it by hand before you buy the tool, it might come off you never know. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-01-08, 07:59 PM	#20
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Chris, you would be right, won't budge for love nor money. Also, ran the engine for a couple of minutes then checked the oil level, once held upright I can't even see where the oil is up to as the whole glass view is black!!!! So guess that means too much oil. Think it may involve a trip to a garage, as I'm useless with a spanner and don't want to do any damage. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

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