Several times when I have checked my 2021 401 Svartpilen oil level, the sight glass has been empty. Each time this happened, the bike had set long enough for all the oil to drain back down. The first time it happened, I was stupid enough to add oil, only to have it way too full the next time I rode it. Has anyone else seen this? Is there a specific procedure I'm not following? Thanks for your help.
Engine oil conundrum
- Thread starter joemckee
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Dr.Shifty
expert rider
The bike has to be upright to check the oil. Are you leaving it on the kickstand?
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SlimJim
Guest
p211 on the manual says to check it at operating temperature.
Right after I come home from the ride, I hold the bike upright and look in the window. It has been in the range every time. 550 miles on odometer.
Right after I come home from the ride, I hold the bike upright and look in the window. It has been in the range every time. 550 miles on odometer.
InigoMontoya
contributing rider
I have had the same experience. When it’s cold there is no oil in the sight glass, after warming it to operating temperature it is spot on in the middle of the sight glass.
BISavage
champion rider
The oil expands as it warms up.
You need to measure right after you get off the bike.
I use the rear stand to avoid crushing myself; again.
Here is what it looks like at operating temp about 30-40 minutes after I incedentally added around 70ml to much (finished the bottle...).
You need to measure right after you get off the bike.
I use the rear stand to avoid crushing myself; again.
Here is what it looks like at operating temp about 30-40 minutes after I incedentally added around 70ml to much (finished the bottle...).
