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Conflicting Information

pokeyjoe

pokeyjoe

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The owner's manual for my V7R states that you should check the oil level by screwing the dipstick all the way in. The "Service Station Manual" states that you should measure without screwing it in. I've been checking it since I got it by not screwing it in and its always been full to the top of the hash marks. I just changed the oil for the first time and filled it to the same level. Anyone have any insight?
 
Don't screw it in, and don't overfill. Many small block owners notice that as the engine breaks in the level will drop slightly to a spot just below full and stay there.

Do check frequently, as a day or two of hard running can cause a surprisingly swift drop in oil level, especially during the first few thousand miles.
 
At next oil-and filterchange, pour in 1,8 liters sharp. If you're lucky and have aquired a sumpspacer that will be 2,75 liters.
Check the level on your dipstick placed in your favorite position, bike on centerstand or sidestand, whatever.
Make a mark with a file at the reading, and you'll always know where the "full" mark is.

Provided you're measuring by the same method again. :dry:
 
"Conflicting information" is an Italian specialty, I suppose.

Finally broke down and bought one of those fancy Illy espresso machines.

The "quick start" instructions differed from those in the complete manual in one material way related to first-time plug-in and use.

I chose Door A ... resulting in having to send the unit back for exchange. :(

Carattere italiano. ;)

Bill
 
I guess I have learned enough to know that manuals and printed material for these bikes are guidelines, suggestions, or perhaps even options. One would think that after producing the same basic engine for 35 years that all that would have filtered down to just fact. I guess not.
 
Bill Hagan said:
Carattere italiano. ;)
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Yep, indeed - I should know, I was born and grew up in Pastaland.

Even things as basic as a red traffic light can have significantly different meanings in that land of wonders, depending on where exactly you happen to be located; if you live up north, a red light means pretty much "OK dude, you better stop". If you live in Naples or furter south, it's just a fatherly advice to slow down a bit.
 
There's a screw-in dipstick because it enters the sump at an angle. A small error in the angle results in a large deviation in reading the oil level.

But...the process of screwing in-out leads to deviations as well.

Holt's advise is good; don't screw it in and find a spot on the stick that works. But you do have to be careful in your measurements. I usually check it two or three times in a row.

Wittangamo is also right; the engine finds an oil level it likes and keeps it there. Something a little less than the "full" mark.
 
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