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    Default GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Just purchased a 2007 1800GW Trike with 3900 miles on it. The owner changed the engine oil (to Amsoil) just before I picked it up. We drove it from Ohio to Minnesota (825 Miles). Just checked the oil level and to me it looks way over filled, but never delt with a GW before. The level is past the center hash mark and all the way to the top of the flat section of the dip stick. FYI - I did not screw the dipstick in to gain a reading, but engine was hot. My question is would that amount of overfill of oil cause any issues? Should I leave it or drain and refill to correct level?

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Let it drain for awhile.Oil level should be between the two marks.RIDE SAFE

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    The level is supposed to be checked COLD with the dip stick NOT screwed in. Check in the morning BEFORE you start riding. I have been using AMSOIL since the third oil change and have not had any problems. (61000 miles) When changing oil & filter, let the oil drain for half hour. Put in THREE quarts then a partial quart and check the level. then add to FULL mark.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Thanks, I'll recheck-it tomorrow when it is cold. If it is still over-full, will drain it back down to the full mark. Can't see wasting the existing oil in bike now with only 1K miles on it. Yes, I am glad the prevoius owner used Amsoil, have used Amsoil "Interceptor" in my snowmobiles many years - always kept them running great.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    I use Rotella T-6 Synt.
    I drain the oil and replace filter every 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
    Cheap maintenance.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by Goldrush View Post
    Thanks, I'll recheck-it tomorrow when it is cold. If it is still over-full, will drain it back down to the full mark. Can't see wasting the existing oil in bike now with only 1K miles on it. Yes, I am glad the prevoius owner used Amsoil, have used Amsoil "Interceptor" in my snowmobiles many years - always kept them running great.
    If you don't want to mess with draining you could get a turkey baster and some tygon tubing and suck it out with the baster. I've done this before when a Harley dealers tech stuck his head in his back side and over filled a bike at the 1,000 mile service.
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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Check your owners manual first, but, I'm sure you want to have the bike level, not on the side stand, when reading the dipstick too. (If you aren't already). This can make a difference as well.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    The oil is not supposed to be checked cold. Honda's manual says to run it for, I think, five minutes then shut it down for two to three minutes and check it. It should show between the two marks.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by Chumbly View Post
    Check your owners manual first, but, I'm sure you want to have the bike level, not on the side stand, when reading the dipstick too. (If you aren't already). This can make a difference as well.
    Kind of hard to put a TRIKE on a SIDESTAND.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by Goldrush View Post
    Just purchased a 2007 1800GW Trike with 3900 miles on it. The owner changed the engine oil (to Amsoil) just before I picked it up. We drove it from Ohio to Minnesota (825 Miles). Just checked the oil level and to me it looks way over filled, but never delt with a GW before. The level is past the center hash mark and all the way to the top of the flat section of the dip stick. FYI - I did not screw the dipstick in to gain a reading, but engine was hot. My question is would that amount of overfill of oil cause any issues? Should I leave it or drain and refill to correct level?
    You are fine......The first time you change your oil, drain the oil,change the filter, put in 4 qts of whatever oil you like, and don't worry about it. They take 4 qts.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by 07BlueCSC View Post
    Kind of hard to put a TRIKE on a SIDESTAND.
    Good point!!! Scratch that thought....

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Careful about the tubing/baster idea. Several stories of people losing short pieces of tubing into the engine when they catch it on the side of the dip tube hole.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by 1800 06 Champion Trike View Post
    I use Rotella T-6 Synt.
    I drain the oil and replace filter every 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
    Cheap maintenance.
    Exactly what I do. Drain a gal out and put a gal in and ride on.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by rwbetour View Post
    Careful about the tubing/baster idea. Several stories of people losing short pieces of tubing into the engine when they catch it on the side of the dip tube hole.
    You have to have long enough tubing that you can hand on to it while you suck it out, you also have to make sure you get one that fits tight.
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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Having riden it 825 miles with it severly overfilled, could I have done any damage to the engine (seals, gaskets, ect...). Just don't know how sensitive GW 1800's are to this.

    Should have checked the oil level when I picked it up, but I diden't - Live and learn!

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    for a cpl of $$ get a drill mounted pump.. tubeing on both sides, stick one in and suck out the oil..but, I like to use the drain plug, get more of the crud out IMO

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by Krautster View Post
    for a cpl of $$ get a drill mounted pump.. tubeing on both sides, stick one in and suck out the oil..but, I like to use the drain plug, get more of the crud out IMO
    Yeah, it's a pain to get under the bike, especially if you're in your 80's, but you're going to have to do that anyway to change the filter, so why would you ever suck it out of a tube? Surely no one is going to leave that dirty filter in place???

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Quote Originally Posted by Goldrush View Post
    Having riden it 825 miles with it severly overfilled, could I have done any damage to the engine (seals, gaskets, ect...). Just don't know how sensitive GW 1800's are to this.

    Should have checked the oil level when I picked it up, but I diden't - Live and learn!
    I don't think it hurt anything, it may have caused more oil to be carried over into the air cleaner than normal which you can drain out of that tube on the left side.
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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    Thanks, I will check the crankcase breather tube and empty if needed. I decided to pull the plug and drained some out then add new back in until reached the proper fill level. Should be good now. She's only got 4500 miles on her, so like brand new.

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    Default Re: GW Trike Engine Oil Over-Filled

    The book calls for 3.9 quarts I figure the .1 of a quart about 3.2 ounces out of a 128 ounces stays on the side of the gallon bottle so I just pour it in and forget about it.
    Some one would really have to go out of their way to over fill a Gold wing.
    Ride safe.

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