Oil change question

Lordrefa · 01-10-2020, 01:00 PM

I would like some advise. I’ll start by saying that I am not very mechanically inclined. I have some knowledge and am more than willing to learn.

With that being said, I am having an issue with the oil level of my hawk dlx. I did the first oil change. I did not measure how much oil I added. Probably my first mistake. :(.

With that being said, I did check the dip stick and it is showing oil at the proper level. The bike is centered using a motorcycle floor jack.

However , when I look at the sight glass, it is showing very low oil. I am pretty sure the bike is reasonably level.

I’m sure I’m doing something wrong. I just don’t know what. lol

Any ideas? Should I just ignore the sight glass and go by the dipstick? Also, does anyone know how much oil these bikes take? The manual says 1.6 quarts. That seems high. When I search these for forums, I read conflicting info.

Please any advise is appreciated.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-10-2020, 01:18 PM

Go by what the sight glass indicates. That will be the correct amount. It will be about 1 quart.

diyRdie · 01-10-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Go by what the sight glass indicates. That will be the correct amount. It will be about 1 quart.

Dipsticks are known to be wrong. I think they use same dipstick in multiple different motors.

Lordrefa · 01-10-2020, 01:36 PM

Thank you.

Just for my knowledge, is it ok to check the oil when the bike is on a motorcycle floor stand? Will that throw the measurement out of Wack?

**JerryHawk250** · 01-10-2020, 01:46 PM

Bike should be standing straight up when checking the oil level.

Lordrefa · 01-10-2020, 05:07 PM

Thanks.

kingofqueenz · 01-13-2020, 07:24 PM

Are most of these 250ccs 1 quart ?

Seems like TBR7, HAwk etc. are about 1 quart

NzBrakelathes · 01-14-2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofqueenz

Are most of these 250ccs 1 quart ?

Seems like TBR7, HAwk etc. are about 1 quart

Non balance cg or can a quart yep

Megadan · 01-18-2020, 03:28 AM

1.16 quarts if we want to get technical here. Fool proof way to get the proper level. Fill until oil is centered in sight glass. Run it for a few minutes, let it sit for a few minutes and check level, top off to middle if needed. This is pretty much the Honda oem method for oil level checks.

Realistically the full level for most sight glasses is toward the top of the glass, but seeing as we have no markings the middle is a safe bet.

roundhouse · 01-18-2020, 11:07 AM

I fill it until it is in the middle, start the bike and let it run then turn off and let it sit 20 minutes. I check again to be sure. (Note I left the dipstick out and started the bike and walked away, DO NOT DO THIS HAHAHA I sprayed oil all over my garage.)

diyRdie · 01-18-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roundhouse

I fill it until it is in the middle, start the bike and let it run then turn off and let it sit 20 minutes. I check again to be sure. (Note I left the dipstick out and started the bike and walked away, DO NOT DO THIS HAHAHA I sprayed oil all over my garage.)

Did it with my timing view port cap forgot it was out when I adjusted the valves the 1st time have my bike and myself an oil shower. Call it a rust inhibitor treatment. Lol

01-10-2020, 01:00 PM	#1
Lordrefa Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 21	Oil change question I would like some advise. I’ll start by saying that I am not very mechanically inclined. I have some knowledge and am more than willing to learn. With that being said, I am having an issue with the oil level of my hawk dlx. I did the first oil change. I did not measure how much oil I added. Probably my first mistake. :(. With that being said, I did check the dip stick and it is showing oil at the proper level. The bike is centered using a motorcycle floor jack. However , when I look at the sight glass, it is showing very low oil. I am pretty sure the bike is reasonably level. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong. I just don’t know what. lol Any ideas? Should I just ignore the sight glass and go by the dipstick? Also, does anyone know how much oil these bikes take? The manual says 1.6 quarts. That seems high. When I search these for forums, I read conflicting info. Please any advise is appreciated. Last edited by Lordrefa; 01-10-2020 at 01:04 PM. Reason: Typo
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01-10-2020, 01:18 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,574	Go by what the sight glass indicates. That will be the correct amount. It will be about 1 quart. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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01-10-2020, 01:46 PM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,574	Bike should be standing straight up when checking the oil level. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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01-18-2020, 03:28 AM	#9
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,032	1.16 quarts if we want to get technical here. Fool proof way to get the proper level. Fill until oil is centered in sight glass. Run it for a few minutes, let it sit for a few minutes and check level, top off to middle if needed. This is pretty much the Honda oem method for oil level checks. Realistically the full level for most sight glasses is toward the top of the glass, but seeing as we have no markings the middle is a safe bet. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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01-10-2020, 01:36 PM	#4
Lordrefa Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 21	Thank you. Just for my knowledge, is it ok to check the oil when the bike is on a motorcycle floor stand? Will that throw the measurement out of Wack?
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01-10-2020, 05:07 PM	#6
Lordrefa Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 21	Thanks.
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01-13-2020, 07:24 PM	#7
kingofqueenz Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Strong Island New Yawk Posts: 464	Are most of these 250ccs 1 quart ? Seems like TBR7, HAwk etc. are about 1 quart
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01-18-2020, 11:07 AM	#10
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	I fill it until it is in the middle, start the bike and let it run then turn off and let it sit 20 minutes. I check again to be sure. (Note I left the dipstick out and started the bike and walked away, DO NOT DO THIS HAHAHA I sprayed oil all over my garage.)
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