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Softail oil check...
is it normal for the oil level to be a little low, after setting a day or two...but ok after it's run & hot...?
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Yes.
On some bikes it drains back into the sump. |
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To check oil ya should run it for a minute, then turn it off for a minute and check.
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ok, thanks terry...
even after a longer period, it was only down to the fill mark...about 1/2 is where it's at cold...checked it hot, and it's about 3/4 up... just wasn't sure if it's supposed to drain back...
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It isn't supposed to. It does on some bikes. I've never checked mine without running it because I don't want to find out mine's one of 'em.
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I'll keep an eye on it...it doesn't seem excessive...still have over a year of warranty left...
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Does that have the checkball like mine? Once it was replaced, I haven't had any trouble.
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Quote:
where ya at...?
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I don't think the check ball's standard and the leakage is caused by clearance in the oil pump.
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There has to be some clearance or it'd eat itself.
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I'm losing it somewhere. I added up to the "full" line about 1,000 miles ago, and I was half way between the lines yesterday evening. I'm gonna check it again today when I get home and see where it is when the motor's cold.
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