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Originally Posted by badfun
I don't see how, I measured the oil out exactly. As soon as I buy some more Camera batteries I'll take a snap shot of what was left in the 2nd oil can.
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Don't bother. It doesn't matter.
The only thing that matters is where the oil comes up to on the glass.......when the bike is upright.......and it has been sitting at least 30 minutes after being ridden.
The amount of old oil left in the bike can vary some, maybe as much as 6 ounces, depending upon your exact technique.
Left on side stand=more left in.
Parked slightly uphill=more left in.
Done too soon after riding=more left in.
Not letting it drain long enough=more left in.
The sight glass is the only thing that REALLY matters.
[Follow up]
Last week I changed the oil in 2 riding mowers and a tractor. All 3 took less than the amount listed in the manual. Both mowers (capacity <2 qts) needed a few ounces less. The tractor with a capacity of 6 quarts only took about 5.2.