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Posted by TripWire
- April 14, 2011, 19:43:11 PMWell I guess as long at the bike is level, oil in in the middle of the sight I am good to go. I did let it sit for over 30 minutes and it didn't get any higher or lower in the level. I guess on the this weekends project...new sprockets front and rear going with 18/39 combo.
Posted by chief
- April 13, 2011, 14:43:16 PMThe manual spec is 2.9L with a new filter (for all 800's since 2000) - bike level after 5 minutes middle of the window.
I never measure mine, I always ensure the bike is level and use the sight glass.
Posted by TripWire
- April 13, 2011, 09:22:18 AMYes I have the bike level on a lift (not on the kick stand) and I used the recommended filter. Depending on where you find you information on the internet there are some people stating the Vulcan Classic 800 (not the Drifter) is a 3.2L not 2.9L.
When in doubt I will stick by the oilsite to determine if I have enough oil in the engine.
Posted by chief
- April 12, 2011, 13:15:56 PMIs the bike level... not on kickstand!? Did you use the recommended oil filter? 2.9L is the spec.
Posted by TripWire
- April 10, 2011, 22:04:06 PMDid my first oil change today. The manual says 2.9L when changing the oil filter (who doesn't change their filter when changing the oil). So I put in approximately 2.9L, ran the engine on idle for about 30 seconds and let her sit on the bike rack for about 15 min, checked the oil sight and it's barely at the low mark. Waited 15 more minutes and still barely on low. I ended putting in about 3.4L in before the level was half way between low and full. Does this sound right? Is the manual wrong?