3Qts. or 2 1/2?

hd4evr · Jul 9th, 2008, 07:25 PM

I just changed the oil on my 2007 SuperGlide. I bought it used with 2200 miles on it and wanted to change the oil so I knew where I''m at with oil changes. Anyway, on another forum I was told that my bike uses 3 qts with a filter change. I put in 3 qts and changed the filter also. Now I bought my owners manual at the dealer and it says 2 1/2 ots, and DO NOT OVERFILL. My question.....do I need to take OUT some of the oil? Or will I be OK with the three qts? I''ve ridden the bike about 300 miles since the oil change and everything seems to be OK, no leaks or anything. What do you all think? If I need to get 1/2 qt out how do I do that? Thanks!

glider · Jul 9th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Drain it out to the proper level, 2 1/2 qts. Either pull the plug or use a turkey baster to remove the 1/2 qt or it will blow out the breathers on the side of the bike.

hd4evr · Jul 9th, 2008, 08:14 PM

thanks! Turkey baster it is!

smitty901 · Jul 9th, 2008, 08:15 PM

And by al lmeans no madder how much or how little oil you check the dip stick.
And follow the book to the letter.
When I know the bike is at proper level befor a change I measure what I take out. put that much back then check it to be sure.
I just made marks on the drian pan so All I have to do is take a quick look I know how much can out

glider · Jul 9th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hd4evr

thanks! Turkey baster it is!

Don't let your wife find out!

hd4evr · Jul 9th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Nah! It was off to the Dollar Store for one!

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Davidw2415 · Jul 9th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Our turkey seemed a little darker than normal last year, Hmm

hd4evr · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Well, it's been 500 miles since I put 3 qts. in my bike. There has been NO oil out thru the air cleaner or anywhere else. I took the air cleaner apart, and checked the whole thing. It's dry and oil free, no oil anywhere. Now what do you think? I'm puzzled because I DEFINITELY put 3 qts. in.

glider · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:56 PM

What do I think???

Take out the extra 1/2 quart.

DO NOT OVERFILL means DO NOT OVERFILL.

hd4evr · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

What do I think???

Take out the extra 1/2 quart.

DO NOT OVERFILL means DO NOT OVERFILL.

I know, I know, but the turkey baster I bought was too fat to get down into the bottom end, and it's been 500 miles.....don't ya think SOMETHING would have happened by now?

Jul 9th, 2008, 07:25 PM	#1
hd4evr Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 SuperGlide Join Date: Jun 27th, 2008 Posts: 62 My Mood:	3Qts. or 2 1/2? I just changed the oil on my 2007 SuperGlide. I bought it used with 2200 miles on it and wanted to change the oil so I knew where I''m at with oil changes. Anyway, on another forum I was told that my bike uses 3 qts with a filter change. I put in 3 qts and changed the filter also. Now I bought my owners manual at the dealer and it says 2 1/2 ots, and DO NOT OVERFILL. My question.....do I need to take OUT some of the oil? Or will I be OK with the three qts? I''ve ridden the bike about 300 miles since the oil change and everything seems to be OK, no leaks or anything. What do you all think? If I need to get 1/2 qt out how do I do that? Thanks!

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,063 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? Drain it out to the proper level, 2 1/2 qts. Either pull the plug or use a turkey baster to remove the 1/2 qt or it will blow out the breathers on the side of the bike. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#3
hd4evr Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 SuperGlide Join Date: Jun 27th, 2008 Posts: 62 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? thanks! Turkey baster it is!

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#4
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,959 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? And by al lmeans no madder how much or how little oil you check the dip stick. And follow the book to the letter. When I know the bike is at proper level befor a change I measure what I take out. put that much back then check it to be sure. I just made marks on the drian pan so All I have to do is take a quick look I know how much can out __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#6
hd4evr Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 SuperGlide Join Date: Jun 27th, 2008 Posts: 62 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? Nah! It was off to the Dollar Store for one! :

Jul 9th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#7
Davidw2415 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 06 Fat Boy Join Date: Dec 4th, 2007 Posts: 1,228 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? Our turkey seemed a little darker than normal last year, Hmm

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#8
hd4evr Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 SuperGlide Join Date: Jun 27th, 2008 Posts: 62 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? Well, it's been 500 miles since I put 3 qts. in my bike. There has been NO oil out thru the air cleaner or anywhere else. I took the air cleaner apart, and checked the whole thing. It's dry and oil free, no oil anywhere. Now what do you think? I'm puzzled because I DEFINITELY put 3 qts. in.

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#9
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,063 My Mood:	Re: 3Qts. or 2 1/2? What do I think??? Take out the extra 1/2 quart. DO NOT OVERFILL means DO NOT OVERFILL. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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