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Twowheel365 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject: Oil Level through Sight window

Just got a used K1000lt. 1993,30,000 miles. Didn't come with owners manual.. First ride I came back and noticed a small amount of oil on the ground. It was coming from the little hole at the front of the oil pan. The owner has just changed the oil before I got the bike.....My question is, when the bike is straight up, what should I see for oil level in the window? Is it suppose to be totally covering the sight window of straight accross halfway full? Appreciate any help you guys can offer. Thanks.....

Phil Marvin

Twowheel365 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject:

thank you

Number 6 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

As Phil said, you need to rebuild your oil pump.
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carp · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject:

I check my oil on the centerstand before I start it up. I try to keep it near half way but don't worry if its 3/4 full. You want to see some air.
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m1ks · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:51 pm Post subject:

Should be a red dot snack in the middle of the sight glass, aim for this height on mainstand.
As others have said, oil/water pump seals, need replacing, check the gear shaft for excessive corrosion on rebuild on the water side, if badly pitted this will need replacing too.
Otherwise it's straightforward and rebuild kit is cheap, you'll need some high temp silicon sealer too to refit the unit.
Check my how to videos here.

[url] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CBtaioRMx0[/url]

Part 1

[url] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8JUY8C2c08[/url]
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject:

As you tear into the oil/water pump for a rebuild, CAREFULLY read this post from John.
http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8395

There is a small oil passage that can be blocked with gasket sealer.
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Jim · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:37 am Post subject:

The old bushing is too long for the new parts - you can grind it down.
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Number 6 · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:59 am Post subject: