G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile


Buell Forum » Old School Buell » S2 Thunderbolt » Archive through February 05, 2013 » Oil change « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Oli
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi all,

I am doing the oil change on my S2 for the first time and I have unscrewed the bolt of the oil tank and took off the filter and I would like to know if there is another bolt on the engine itself ? When I look at it I can see one but it seems to be the primary one..

Thanks.

Oli
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Essmjay
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You have it done with the tank bolt and the filter. The bolt on the bottom of the primary is for changing the primary/tranny oil.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 10:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You're supposed to run the engine for a couple minutes before draining the tank. These are "dry sump" engines, meaning the sump is...well..dry. The oil doesn't sit in the bottom of the engine, it pumps in from the tank, through the filter and engine, then back into the tank to be circulated again.

Sometimes, oil can leak down into the engine while the engine sits. That's why you're supposed to start and run the engine for a couple minutes, pre-change. That also heats the oil, helping it drain more quickly.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Buellistic
Posted on Friday, July 13, 2012 - 07:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OIL CHANGE Class 101, just PM me if you want a copy ...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Oli
Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 10:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well,

Thanks mates,

In fact I did well, the engine was hot and ignition switched off 5 mn ago, there is absolutely no leaks ( which was not the case when she was serviced at my HD dealer ), after 8 years, I can at least work on her and I enjoy that a lot.

Tara for now.

Oli
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration