markc Buckkwheat Joined Jun 1, 2007 Messages 105 Location ohio Ride 07 r3 classic Feb 14, 2012 #1 I want to remove the crankcase position sensor to clean it. Took sensor out and a bunch of oil came out. Had the bike on a lift, so it was level. Do i need to drain the oil before taking the sensor out? MarkC
I want to remove the crankcase position sensor to clean it. Took sensor out and a bunch of oil came out. Had the bike on a lift, so it was level. Do i need to drain the oil before taking the sensor out? MarkC
saboteur Turbocharged Joined Mar 26, 2010 Messages 601 Location Northern Maine Feb 14, 2012 #2 Some oil will come out, but if you run the bike until the bulk of the oil is in the tank... it will not amount to much.
Some oil will come out, but if you run the bike until the bulk of the oil is in the tank... it will not amount to much.
JPatnode .020 Over Joined Nov 6, 2010 Messages 14 Feb 17, 2012 #3 Oil coming out is normal. In anticipation, have something to catch the oil so you can take a look for any metal. Clean and re-install.
Oil coming out is normal. In anticipation, have something to catch the oil so you can take a look for any metal. Clean and re-install.
