Dumbest question of 2021

MadeInChina · 07-06-2021, 11:35 PM

How do you check the oil on a Tbr7? I think im overfilling it.

I check the dipstick and the oil is between the lines and it blows it out the crank vent until there is barely a tiny drop on the end of the stick.

I went through 2 quarts today.

TxTaoRider · 07-07-2021, 03:31 AM

I just fill mine between the marks on the dipstick with the bike level (not on kickstand). I've only had it blow a little oil into the box one time and that was after a few highway miles at full throttle trying to not get ran over.
If the bike is still pretty low mileage, it may need some time to break in and let the rings seat. That may reduce the crank case pressure and the blow by.

Badluck · 07-07-2021, 05:43 AM

Procedure is to run engine until hot, 5 minutes idling if cold, then between lines on dipstick while level.

Honestly I just hold mine level and if I see oil in the sight glass, I know it has oil. I'm bad.

TxTaoRider · 07-07-2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Badluck

Procedure is to run engine until hot, 5 minutes idling if cold, then between lines on dipstick while level.

Honestly I just hold mine level and if I see oil in the sight glass, I know it has oil. I'm bad.

I'd probably do the same but my tbr7 doesn't have a sight glass.

MadeInChina · 07-07-2021, 08:59 AM

Yea. No sight glass on mine either. Yea i was also full throttle on the highway. And i checked it on the kickstand, not level. Thanks for the advice

franque · 07-07-2021, 10:09 AM

Just dip the dipstick in, don't screw it in, too. If you were checking on the sidestand, it was way too high.

Boatguy · 07-08-2021, 12:32 PM

Honestly, the manufacturers should make it so the level is correct when it’s on the kickstand.

Badluck · 07-08-2021, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatguy

Honestly, the manufacturers should make it so the level is correct when it’s on the kickstand.

They would have to specify different engine types for every version of every bike that has different kickstand heights and wheel diameter.

J4Fun · 07-08-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by franque

Just dip the dipstick in, don't screw it in, too. If you were checking on the sidestand, it was way too high.

This is exactly right! Just a side thought also, keep your tire pressures up or experience flats. Tube and spoke problems come from low pressure...just a thought.

buzz · 07-08-2021, 01:48 PM

its so easy between the lines, somethings wrong with your engine

duck9191 · 07-08-2021, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Badluck

They would have to specify different engine types for every version of every bike that has different kickstand heights and wheel diameter.

yep to many variables, suspension settings, sag from accessories, uneven ground, all would cause different readings.

Boatguy · 07-08-2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by duck9191

yep to many variables, suspension settings, sag from accessories, uneven ground, all would cause different readings.

Not really.

A simple pendulum, with oil level marks on it, in a sight glass would solve the whole thing.

Or a sight glass more like the sight glass in a level with a U shape and proper markings on it for tilts to 20 degrees would work too.

There might be slight error with the pendulum from the shape of the crankcase not being cylindrical, but it would be slight.

There would be no error at all with a U shaped level tube/sight glass.

duck9191 · 07-08-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatguy

Not really.

A simple pendulum, with oil level marks on it, in a sight glass would solve the whole thing.

Or a sight glass more like the sight glass in a level with a U shape and proper markings on it for tilts to 20 degrees would work too.

There might be slight error with the pendulum from the shape of the crankcase not being cylindrical, but it would be slight.

There would be no error at all with a U shaped level tube/sight glass.

And none of those are an option on the bike in question, or any bike production that I'm aware of.

ChillRider · 07-09-2021, 03:50 AM

Servicing the bike (esp. the wheels/tires) would also be a lot easier if you could just flip it over on its saddle like a bicycle, too, but you cannot do it with anything larger than a minibike/moped, and even then most won't like staying in that position with gas in the tank.

duck9191 · 07-09-2021, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ChillRider

Servicing the bike (esp. the wheels/tires) would also be a lot easier if you could just flip it over on its saddle like a bicycle, too, but you cannot do it with anything larger than a minibike/moped, and even then most won't like staying in that position with gas in the tank.

who needs a motorcycle jack lol.

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MadeInChina Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 6	Dumbest question of 2021 How do you check the oil on a Tbr7? I think im overfilling it. I check the dipstick and the oil is between the lines and it blows it out the crank vent until there is barely a tiny drop on the end of the stick. I went through 2 quarts today.
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TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I just fill mine between the marks on the dipstick with the bike level (not on kickstand). I've only had it blow a little oil into the box one time and that was after a few highway miles at full throttle trying to not get ran over. If the bike is still pretty low mileage, it may need some time to break in and let the rings seat. That may reduce the crank case pressure and the blow by. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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07-07-2021, 05:43 AM	#3
Badluck Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 80	Procedure is to run engine until hot, 5 minutes idling if cold, then between lines on dipstick while level. Honestly I just hold mine level and if I see oil in the sight glass, I know it has oil. I'm bad.
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07-07-2021, 08:59 AM	#5
MadeInChina Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 6	Yea. No sight glass on mine either. Yea i was also full throttle on the highway. And i checked it on the kickstand, not level. Thanks for the advice
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07-07-2021, 10:09 AM	#6
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	Just dip the dipstick in, don't screw it in, too. If you were checking on the sidestand, it was way too high.
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buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 861	its so easy between the lines, somethings wrong with your engine
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07-09-2021, 03:50 AM	#14
ChillRider Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: A small country with a funny name Posts: 164	Servicing the bike (esp. the wheels/tires) would also be a lot easier if you could just flip it over on its saddle like a bicycle, too, but you cannot do it with anything larger than a minibike/moped, and even then most won't like staying in that position with gas in the tank.
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