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80 GS550e oil change and nothing in the sight glass?

Also OP was the engine worked on at all. There are pockets in the head that hold a considerable amount of oil and if these were empty the bike was improperly reassembled and would need more oil.
 
Grand Rouge said:
Soooo.... after 19 posts......what do you have as far as oil volume? I checked oil levels on both of my GS 1100E's this morning as well as my Honda ST 1300. Checked first on center stand. Then, without assistance handy, I lifted the front wheel on each until rear tire touched the floor. Placed some wedges under front tire to maintain proper position. Motorcycles now thought / think they are on 2 wheels...errrr...becaue they are / were. Additionally, a magnetic spirit level was placed longitudinally on each tank with machine on center stand and bubble centered. Center stand to 'both tires on floor position' moved bubble a wee tad of course. Most importantly, the observed oil level in each window did not change enough to be of any significance..... we are talking less than 1 MM. All this talk of center stand, 2.7 quarts...manual says that includes filter etc..... is BS. Fill the fkg thing with oil, observe and adjust the level as / if required.....and get on the open road. Remember too, the folks who write the 'owners manual' are not infallible. End of rant.
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Took 91oz for the oil to read just below the F on the level window. About 10oz more than the recommended amount and, I'm calling it good.
 
"Proper level is halfway" I've never heard that before. Would that be for auto's also, halfway between "F" and "L" on dipstick?
 
Cipher said:
Also OP was the engine worked on at all. There are pockets in the head that hold a considerable amount of oil and if these were empty the bike was improperly reassembled and would need more oil.
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Who really knows if it was worked on over the last 43 years. I took the valve cover off to torque the cam brgs/holders and everything looked like new to me.
 
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