Oil change and overfilled it a touch maybe???

[catch fillet]

Trike

YES where and how on a trike.First time try oil change----90 Motor trike-----with running boards

 

[FRR]

True, but if it's jacked up in front, all the oil will not drain, so gotta drop it down so the thing is level.

Well, that is a given. That's the reason I said make sure it is all drained out.

 

[bikerbillone]

Trying to clarify, nothing more nothing less. Sometimes there are misunderstandings.

 

[Gray Biker]

I posted , but then saw I was on the GL1800. Oops

 

[BrokenBackJack]

When we change the oil on our trike we have 2 sets of plastic car ramps (4) total that are the same height. We use three of them and drive the trike up on them all at the same time. Works really slick and you can get at everything and have plenty room for the pan and to work.

Try it and you will like it.

 

[bikerbillone]

Hmmm, interesting BrokenBack, I run my rears up on ramps, didn't think about the front but not a bad idea, would save manipulating the front, easier oil change for sure...... or getting up under there for whatever. Thanks!

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Plastic heavy duty vehicle ramps

We use the 4 ramps when doing servicing on our Duramax, Honda trike, and also our Polaris General. Only use 3 for the Trike LOL.

Drive all 4 up on them and plenty of room to work underneath!

We ordered ours through NAPA when they were on sale and delivered right to our door.

Slick!

 

[bikerbillone]

Those half ramps have caught my eye, so shall see how that goes. Seems the car ramps are too high for some reason as I read, not exactly sure why yet.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Just as a side note here ... the GL does have a crank case breather. The drain is located under the left valve cover. Just a clear tube with a cap clamped to it, you might check to see if it's got lots of oil in it. If you didn't run it too long after over filling it, probably not.

The crank case drain is probably one of the most "missed" service items on the Gold Wings. On my 08 trike, I got about an oz of watery oily fluid out of it, pretty sure it had never been drained.

Most people, I'm guilty of this too, that have Gold Wing's, gloss over some of the recommended maintenance. The dang bikes just seem to be bullet proof and last forever. We become complacent and get to the point of "I'll just do regular oil changes and I'm good". Lots more that should be done.

The biggies that get "pushed off" ... air cleaner, crank case breather, brake/clutch fluid flush/replace, valve adjustment and steering head bearing inspect grease.

Disclaimer: Us Harley guys (I go both ways :blush tend to get complacent too ... but, the Gold Wings don't seem to care as much ...

 

[rhino 2]

Just as a side note here ... the GL does have a crank case breather. The drain is located under the left valve cover. Just a clear tube with a cap clamped to it, you might check to see if it's got lots of oil in it. If you didn't run it too long after over filling it, probably not.

The crank case drain is probably one of the most "missed" service items on the Gold Wings. On my 08 trike, I got about an oz of watery oily fluid out of it, pretty sure it had never been drained.

Most people, I'm guilty of this too, that have Gold Wing's, gloss over some of the recommended maintenance. The dang bikes just seem to be bullet proof and last forever. We become complacent and get to the point of "I'll just do regular oil changes and I'm good". Lots more that should be done.

The biggies that get "pushed off" ... air cleaner, crank case breather, brake/clutch fluid flush/replace, valve adjustment and steering head bearing inspect grease.

Disclaimer: Us Harley guys (I go both ways :blush tend to get complacent too ... but, the Gold Wings don't seem to care as much ...

The Harleys have a unique automatic feature which the Wings don't have.....If you should by chance overfill the Harleys crankcase ....It will warn the rider by dripping oil on the riders right calf and boot....:laugh:....