New Bike - Extremely Low Oil
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New Bike - Extremely Low Oil
I'm new to the bike world but picked up my first Sportster a couple months back. The guy said that it has been through two oil changes with only 2,500 miles so being a dumb***, I took his word for it. Put about 500 miles on the bike and it hit the 3,000 mile mark (it's first scheduled oil change). So, I checked the oil and it didn't even hit the stick! There was oil in the tank, but it was LOW. I obviously immediately changed it out and as assumed, the oil was super dark. I was never hard on it when I ran it and I don't believe he did either. No leaks before, no leaks after the change.
My question is 1) What could the damage be? and 2) Is there anything aside from regular oil changes that I should do from here?
My question is 1) What could the damage be? and 2) Is there anything aside from regular oil changes that I should do from here?
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Thanks for the posts. I'm usually on top of this stuff and I agree, I definitely need a manual. In regards to the noises, I have no idea - I came off of a CBR600 so this thing is noisey as hell to me lol. I'll have an experienced Harley rider jump on it and see what they think. I'll probably have Harley do a complete lookover/tuneup at the end of the season.
Also, it's a 2005. I'll have some pictures posted on the main thread after I get finished up with the add-ons. Loving it so far, just want to treat it right (or at least start checking the oil lol).
Also, it's a 2005. I'll have some pictures posted on the main thread after I get finished up with the add-ons. Loving it so far, just want to treat it right (or at least start checking the oil lol).
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You have a "dry sump" motorcycle, ( no oil stored in the crankcase.)
That's why you have an oil tank. Your bike is fully lubricated with as little as quart of oil in the system because of the dry sump.
The 3 to 4 quarts normally carried in the bike are there primarily for cooling purposes. (Our bikes a technically oil/air cooled motors.)
In other words, don't sweat it. You couldn't have hurt it unless you overheated it. ( And I doubt you did that!)
That's why you have an oil tank. Your bike is fully lubricated with as little as quart of oil in the system because of the dry sump.
The 3 to 4 quarts normally carried in the bike are there primarily for cooling purposes. (Our bikes a technically oil/air cooled motors.)
In other words, don't sweat it. You couldn't have hurt it unless you overheated it. ( And I doubt you did that!)
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