johnb
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Post by johnb on Oct 11, 2006 19:58:30 GMT -5
Another ? from a rookie. I am going to change oil in the sr-500. I am going to drain and replace the filter, along with the pan and tube screens just to be on the safe side, as I do not know how well the po was on maintenance. Is there a gasket required for the engine pan, and just how much oil does the bike hold. Thanks John
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Post by StewRoss on Oct 12, 2006 2:52:16 GMT -5
Hi John, Yes there is a gasket on the bottom of the engine for the cover removal. There's a screen inside the sump that is easily removed and cleaned. That and the frame screen are good to remove occasionally and clean. The manual says about 2.1 litres for total at oil change...I'd put that in, then start it up and get it warm then check it again. If it's low then fill the tank to just below the top dip stick mark at that point...no higher of course.... SR  |
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Post by medic09 on Oct 12, 2006 8:11:45 GMT -5
Hey John, Changing the oil on the SR is quite simple, esp. compared to some other bikes. Check earlier threads for some of the little tricks to catch the oil and not make a mess. A mechanic out here (Dennis Patty at SFCFD) had these bikes for a long time, and still rides an XT600. He was adamant that the bike likes to run "a little dry" on the oil (this was after mine was overfilled twice by other well-meaning folks; and then spewed oil out the crankcase breather all over the Interstate...  ). By that he meant let it run with the oil noticeably below the full line, not right up to it. THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM. Our problem was topping off the oil with cold engine. Run it for a few minutes to get up to operating temperature (take a ride around the block). Park it on the center stand, and let it settle for a just a few minutes. Now you'll get a pretty good idea how much oil is actually circulating... If anything I said seems to contradict others on the forum...listen to THEM. I, too, am a novice.  |
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Post by miker on Oct 12, 2006 13:15:05 GMT -5
Mine takes more than a few minutes running for the scavenge pump to get the system in order... I always check my oil right after shutting the engine off after a good run, 5 miles or more.
If you're going to take out the bottom frame plug and oil screen, be prepared to use a hammer to tap on the wrench both in and out, use a toothbrush to reach up inside and clean the gook out of the ledge above the threads, and (possibly) use teflon tape or some kind of thread sealant when putting it back in. On my bike I was obviously the first one to have ever removed it, and it persistantly leaked afterwards until I used the teflon plumbers tape.
miker
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staffy
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Post by staffy on Dec 13, 2006 9:38:46 GMT -5
When cleaning these filters and screens, do you clean them with petrol? Kero? Metho?
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Post by milkman on Dec 13, 2006 22:41:58 GMT -5
Any of those are fine really IMHO. Petrol and Kero probably more so that Metho, but basicaly anything that will be compatible "in" your engine ie will burn. I usually use petrol just because I have some on hand.
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Post by wotavidone on Dec 14, 2006 1:09:58 GMT -5
I cleaned mine with mineral turps and a brush, followed by a gentle blow out with compressed air. I am really wary of using petrol - I got through 20 years of working with nasty chemicals cancer free, and I am keen to stay that way. Some of the Safety Data Sheets for fuels mention small amounts of solvents which we stopped using in the laboratories as soon as we found less toxic alternatives.
I ain't suggesting you get cancer from fuel, I'm just into risk minimisation.
Mick
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staffy
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Post by staffy on Dec 19, 2006 4:06:33 GMT -5
Now ya tell me!!!!!  |
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). By that he meant let it run with the oil noticeably below the full line, not right up to it. THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM. Our problem was topping off the oil with cold engine. Run it for a few minutes to get up to operating temperature (take a ride around the block). Park it on the center stand, and let it settle for a just a few minutes. Now you'll get a pretty good idea how much oil is actually circulating...
