Oil Capacity
opas ride
Posted 2012-03-14 9:41 AM (#110034)
Subject: Oil Capacity


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For those that change the oil in your bikes....What is the correct amount of oil to put in the Vision motor? The web-site says 5qt. capacity, the manual says 4.9qts., and some others say 4.6qts..I am going to change mine this week and wonder why I cannot just put 5qts in and call it good????Thanks in advance
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savage
Posted 2012-03-14 9:44 AM (#110037 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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I have always put in the full five quarts...it's all good.
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sonicbluerider
Posted 2012-03-14 10:12 AM (#110040 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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, IA
4QT. 16 OZ
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varyder
Posted 2012-03-14 10:28 AM (#110044 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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New Bohemia, VA
--- 5qts is the dry capacity. On oil changing you will not get out that last half quart, so you only need to fill using 4.5 qts. Overfilling can be worse than being low if you're not careful.
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20 10 Vision
Posted 2012-03-14 10:31 AM (#110045 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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+1
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BlueByu
Posted 2012-03-14 12:05 PM (#110047 - in reply to #110044)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Houston, Tx

varyder - 2012-03-14 10:28 AM --- 5qts is the dry capacity. On oil changing you will not get out that last half quart, so you only need to fill using 4.5 qts. Overfilling can be worse than being low if you're not careful.

 

+1 .... 4.5 is what I do on each change and I'm always in between the low/full lines upon final inspection.

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iluvink
Posted 2012-03-14 1:53 PM (#110059 - in reply to #110047)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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BlueByu - 2012-03-14 12:05 PM

varyder - 2012-03-14 10:28 AM --- 5qts is the dry capacity. On oil changing you will not get out that last half quart, so you only need to fill using 4.5 qts. Overfilling can be worse than being low if you're not careful.

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+1 .... 4.5 is what I do on each change and I'm always in between the low/full lines upon final inspection.



+1...although it might depend on brand and type of oil......
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2012-03-14 2:58 PM (#110068 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Pittsburgh, PA
4.5
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johnnyvision
Posted 2012-03-14 5:10 PM (#110081 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Pour in 4qts start bike idiot light goes out put bike on 2x4 and then add your 1/2 quart and be done with it.
My manual say's 4 1/2 check oil level with bike straight up and down.
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jerrythekingpin
Posted 2012-03-14 5:38 PM (#110085 - in reply to #110059)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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milwaukee wisconsin
iluvink - 2012-03-14 1:53 PM

BlueByu - 2012-03-14 12:05 PM

varyder - 2012-03-14 10:28 AM --- 5qts is the dry capacity. On oil changing you will not get out that last half quart, so you only need to fill using 4.5 qts. Overfilling can be worse than being low if you're not careful.

?

+1 .... 4.5 is what I do on each change and I'm always in between the low/full lines upon final inspection.



+1...although it might depend on brand and type of oil......
wow are u fregin kiding me it depends what type of oil

Edited by jerrythekingpin 2012-03-14 5:40 PM
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opas ride
Posted 2012-03-14 5:41 PM (#110086 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Thanks for the replys....I will go with 4 1/2 qts..I will be using the Vic oil change kit so I quess I will have some left for next time......
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VICTORYTCRIDER
Posted 2012-03-14 6:29 PM (#110091 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Capitol Region of NH
I always put in 4-4.5 quarts, start the bike for a minute, check the level on the dipstick. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the full line.
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willtill
Posted 2012-03-14 6:35 PM (#110092 - in reply to #110034)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Central Maryland
Yesterday I changed my oil. New filter. 4.5 quarts of the Vic oil. Put the level right at full on a cold engine; off of the sidestand and held level (after running it previously with the new oil)
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2012-03-14 6:41 PM (#110095 - in reply to #110085)
Subject: Re: Oil Capacity


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Pittsburgh, PA
jerrythekingpin - 2012-03-14 5:38 PM

iluvink - 2012-03-14 1:53 PM

BlueByu - 2012-03-14 12:05 PM

varyder - 2012-03-14 10:28 AM --- 5qts is the dry capacity. On oil changing you will not get out that last half quart, so you only need to fill using 4.5 qts. Overfilling can be worse than being low if you're not careful.

?

+1 .... 4.5 is what I do on each change and I'm always in between the low/full lines upon final inspection.



+1...although it might depend on brand and type of oil......
wow are u fregin kiding me it depends what type of oil


LOL lol !!!!!!!!!
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