Topic: Two questions about my 76 CB760F

[dr.seiss]

I did an oil change today and followed the manual which says to add 3 qts, run it for a minute, then add more as necessary. I added a whole quart before the oil almost reached the top line. Is this normal? I had the bike standing straight up but not on a centerstand, since it doesn't have one.

Also, in my search for info on the various parts of my bike, I've seen the 76 F model referred to as an F, F0, and an F1. Which is correct?

[BeSeeingYou]

75 is the F0 and 76 is the F1 but they are pretty much the same bike except for color.  As these are dry sump motors there is a check valve in the oil pump and this has a tendency to leak oil into the crankcase when the bike sits.  It's not really a problem but it can cause people to overfill the oil tank so when you check your oil do it after  running the bike.  3-4  quarts sounds about right if you also changed the filter.  I think the capacity is around 3.7 quarts if memory is correct.

[dr.seiss]

Thanks. If the capacity is 3.7 do I have anything to worry about with that extra .3qt in there?

[BeSeeingYou]

I would think it shouldn't be a problem.  Run it again and check the level and if it's at the line you're good to go.  Occasionally some one will overfill it by a quart or more and then it has a tendency to blow out the crankcase breather system or overflow tube.  If you are concerned you can always get the turkey baster out, just don't tell the wife.

[dr.seiss]

Haha thanks again for the info!