Joined
·
50 Posts
Hi guys, freaking out here and in need of advice. Today was my first 1k service and i took the R3 to the dealer to do the first oil change and check everything.
When all was done i checked the bike for scratches leaks etc but didnt check the oil level since i saw the mechanic checking it twice through the shop window while i was waiting..(figured they know how to change oil since they do it every day)....
My mistake! I rode home which is about 30km from the dealer and since my dad was home i called him to hold the bike so i could check the oil level just in case, ... so we hold the bike in upright position and look through the oil glass and its covered to the top with oil (thats after sitting with engine off for about 6-7min)...
I call the dealer and he tells me to bring the bike back (another 30km). Now when i left the dealer the first time i set my shift light at 8500rmp, being excited and all i pretty much rode it home switching gears at the shift light, so after i saw the overfilled oil i panicked and rode it slowly back to them.
When i arrived at the shop the same guy that worked on the bike came out saw the level and said "yeah its a little bit overfilled, no big deal ill drain some out...(keep in mind the whole window was covered and no line any where...) So he drained probably about half a liter and said its not much overfilled and was no problem.
Now the oil level is a hair over the top line so still not as it should be and plan to go again tomorrow when they open. My question is do you think i couldve caused any damage riding it to 8500rmp for about 60km with the oil overfilled? And do you think the guy was right saying its no big deal and drain about half a liter? Or is it way overfilled? BTW i do plan on changing my own oil and filter but i just wanted to do the first time at the dealer and now i regret it... any advice is greatly appreciated...
When all was done i checked the bike for scratches leaks etc but didnt check the oil level since i saw the mechanic checking it twice through the shop window while i was waiting..(figured they know how to change oil since they do it every day)....
My mistake! I rode home which is about 30km from the dealer and since my dad was home i called him to hold the bike so i could check the oil level just in case, ... so we hold the bike in upright position and look through the oil glass and its covered to the top with oil (thats after sitting with engine off for about 6-7min)...
I call the dealer and he tells me to bring the bike back (another 30km). Now when i left the dealer the first time i set my shift light at 8500rmp, being excited and all i pretty much rode it home switching gears at the shift light, so after i saw the overfilled oil i panicked and rode it slowly back to them.
When i arrived at the shop the same guy that worked on the bike came out saw the level and said "yeah its a little bit overfilled, no big deal ill drain some out...(keep in mind the whole window was covered and no line any where...) So he drained probably about half a liter and said its not much overfilled and was no problem.
Now the oil level is a hair over the top line so still not as it should be and plan to go again tomorrow when they open. My question is do you think i couldve caused any damage riding it to 8500rmp for about 60km with the oil overfilled? And do you think the guy was right saying its no big deal and drain about half a liter? Or is it way overfilled? BTW i do plan on changing my own oil and filter but i just wanted to do the first time at the dealer and now i regret it... any advice is greatly appreciated...