Any other way to check oil level?

[chuck hahn]

Have a buddy hold the bike upright and balanced. Have a few 2 X 4s on hand and maybe some 1 inch wood and some thinner shimming material. Stack the wood in whatever order you need to that will make a block to fit under the frame.Let it lean just slightly to the left so it rests on the wood but still as close to upright as you can. This will act as a make shift center stand when you want to check the oil. Place the shim under the frame, hold onto the bike as you work your way around and then you can check the oil in the besy possible position.

[Dmajiq]

Oh Chuck i checked it. It's over the full mark like you said.

[chuck hahn]

As for another change..If it was abused..which we suspect it has..then the newest oil is gonna flush a lot of crap loose and be dirty almost instantly. So another flush change wouldnt hurt in my opinion. Way cheaper than running crap around and causing problems. Whenever i get a used car i change the oil and then again after a few hundred more miles. Just for that exact reason.

[Dmajiq]

Yeah that was my first thought too. Kewl. looks like i'll be an expert on the oil change soon, lol. Thanks for everything, i'll let you know how it goes~

[chuck hahn]

Good thing you mentioned it was on the side stand!! Another oil jammed engine averted.

[chuck hahn]

Maybe a cycle floor jack may be in order also..may be able use that to hold bike upright while doing the services ???

[Nessism]

FYI, Diesel oil is good for motorcycles. Shell Rotella is a GSR favorite. Much better for the air cooled GS engine than auto oil, and cheaper than most oils is bonus.

[chuck hahn]

Much tougher than conventional grades as well. Takes the heat better.

[Dmajiq]

Diesel oil and a floor jack...got it...

[chuck hahn]

What bike are we talking about here???

[Dmajiq]

Hahah, the same one as i posted before.

82 suzuki gs850g

currently using 3000 motul oil, but diesel is better?

Incidentally what happens if the engine is run with too much oil for a long period of time?

[chuck hahn]

The crank and pistons need a place to move. When the pistons are movingb a ceratin amount of crankcase pressure is developed. If theres too much oil in an engine the oil obviously must now be displaced as the parts move. If it gets too bad this pressure can cause gaskets to fail, seals and valve stem seals to bypass oil and the engine will smoke. Its not a good thing to ovefill any type of engine.

[cowboyup3371]

Hahah, the same one as i posted before.

82 suzuki gs850g

currently using 3000 motul oil, but diesel is better?

Incidentally what happens if the engine is run with too much oil for a long period of time?

Please go to User CP, Edit signature, and put it in your signature block so you don't have to remember and we don't have to ask.

[Dmajiq]

My apologies guys.

still new to the forum. i rarely chat let alone post stuff so i'm definitely a rookie to all of this.

Thanks for the info Chuck

[chuck hahn]

Dont apologise for anything or feel your being fronted..Just suggestions. Your gonna be asking a lot more questions and screwing up..its part of the training course we are gonna put you through. When its all done and the dust has settled youll be a pro and will be doing the same thing for the next newbie...welcome aboard.