This is the first year that I am filling the case to the brim. Thought four quarts would be enough. Then went back and bought two more. Still not to the top. Where is all this oil going. The duc gets synthetic. This is getting expensive. Not that I would think to skimp here but every year prior to this I just left the old oil in and changed after the long slumber. Is the fresh oil pre winter to the brim all that important? I'm just suprised the case holds so much. :scratch
how many quarts does it take?
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This is the first year that I am filling the case to the brim. Thought four quarts would be enough. Then went back and bought two more. Still not to the top. Where is all this oil going. The duc gets synthetic. This is getting expensive. Not that I would think to skimp here but every year prior to this I just left the old oil in and changed after the long slumber. Is the fresh oil pre winter to the brim all that important? I'm just suprised the case holds so much. :scratch
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Why are you filling it all the way up? Don't go over the fill line on the sight glass. Some stunters go a quart over cuz of long wheelies and oil starving. It take about 3 1/2 quarts for a normal fill as I recall. I buy 4 quarts and fill it to the sight glass, run it for a bit, shut it off, come back in a few hours and fill it back up to the fill line on the sight glass.
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Is that really needed for four months? I'd prob just leave it and change it next season. Not much to rust that bad in four months and your just changing the oil cuz it sat and it'll make ya feel good. Thats what I'd do ... but I'm not you 
I guess get 4 more quarts and party on. If theres any left over, you can use it for the next oil change.
I guess get 4 more quarts and party on. If theres any left over, you can use it for the next oil change.
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Filling it with oil I guess would keep moisture out of the areas that are submerged. everything below the oil fill. Doesn't do anything for the topend, fuel system, or electrical system. All these areas collect moisture too.
No need to use synthetic, your just going to drain it and refill after your winter storage.
If you really want to take care of your bike during your off time. You need to run your bike at least once a week.
No need to use synthetic, your just going to drain it and refill after your winter storage.
If you really want to take care of your bike during your off time. You need to run your bike at least once a week.
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