Posted:  04 Apr 2010 03:08	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: May 2007	Posts:  1 Reputation: Unranked [?] User Rank: Second Lieutenant
Okay, up front I know that I was stupid. I just changed the filter and fluids on my Uly. Then, after only two quarts of Amzoil 20-50 synthetic, I ride it down the road for 20 minutes at 45-60mph. I know it was hot, because the fan was screaming when I stopped. So... if I open it up, how much in the way of shavings is too much? Can I use what is normally clinging to the plug magnet as a gauge? I am such a moron. Thanks.

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 03:14	[?]
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well you shorted your bike by almost a quart of oil for 20 minutes of riding..

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 03:39	[?]
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Oh man. I think you should drain that oil immediately and put fresh oil in. Ride it for a few miles and change it again. You need to flush that crap out. I would guess the only time you should see shavings is in break in. At this point there really isn't anything you can do. What's done is done.

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 03:47	[?]
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I don't think you did any damage.  There was enough oil in the system to circulate and lubricate the parts.  Oil has a secondary cooling job too, and the bike would run hotter than usual for sure.  Harley-type engines are real good about getting noisy when there is no oil getting where it needs to go.  I would change it and go on.

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 04:57	[?]
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Oil Capacity is 2.5 quarts - you're engine is fine.

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 05:34	[?]
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You are ok man. Just don't do it again.

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 05:43   Last Edited By: wiznut	[?]
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Quote: Oil Capacity is 2.5 quarts - you're engine is fine. Thought it was 2.8.... guess I been wrong lol

Posted:  04 Apr 2010 07:13	[?]
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Even if cap was 3 qts he is fine. Running a bit hotter than the norm, but won't do damage on that short of a ride.

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