oil adds

[falcon1234]

well, today i put almost half a quart of oil in my bike after purchasing it 1500 miles ago in order to bring it back up to the fill level. is this something to be worried about? i havent noticed any significant oil drippage from under the bike.

[SnoGhost13]

Put around 5k on mine since I bought it with out having to add oil but I have changed it twice. My first thought is did you check the oil per the manual? Mine says to let it run at least 5 minutes and then off for 2-3 and then check with bike upright and level.

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[falcon1234]

i was checking it from kickstand when i first got it, and comparing it to now. honda shadow aero 750 2005, did i do that right?

[kaikara]

If you check it while it's on the kickstand, you won't get an accurate reading. You'll end up overfilling and causing more problems.

Stand the bike upright.

[MudholeMike]

Originally Posted by kaikara

If you check it while it's on the kickstand, you won't get an accurate reading. You'll end up overfilling and causing more problems.

Stand the bike upright.

^This. Also, don't wait another 1500 miles before you check it again. I check my oil level once a week, although I usually ride a minimum of 250-300 miles per week.

[Boatzo]

Originally Posted by kaikara

If you check it while it's on the kickstand, you won't get an accurate reading. You'll end up overfilling and causing more problems.

Stand the bike upright.

+1 Check it with the bike level and DO NOT screw the dip stick in to check the level. Sounds like you over filled

[falcon1234]

so, aside from having a friend hold it upright while i check and then use a turkey baster to extract extra oil, how do i keep it upright.

[Lyferxb9s]

just sit on the bike and pull the dipstick

[falcon1234]

Originally Posted by Lyferxb9s

just sit on the bike and pull the dipstick

fair enuff.

[Chillable Red]

Checking the oil while sitting on it and holding it upright is a little awkward, but doable. I usually unscrew the dip stick before I climb aboard and set it upright. I find that makes it a little easier to then remove, wipe, stick and read.