oil overflows

[chisleu]

After riding the bike, I let it idle for 30 seconds and turn it off to let it cool down for 30 seconds, all while keeping it upright. Then I check the oil.

The last 2 times I tried to check the oil, the oil started leaking out of the hole.

Is it just overfull? I didn't expect it to happen the second time. I'm going to ride today and see what happens after unless someone has some input.

[jimc]

Assuming you're checking at the dipstick /filler location, if it overflows you're 'way over full.
I'd say you need to sniff check for gasoline in the oil - most likely reason for rising level.
If so, drain that oil & refill to proper level.

Check for goobered up float needle leakage. Turn the petcock off when it's parked.
Good Luck,
Jim

[chisleu]

Assuming you're checking at the dipstick /filler location, if it overflows you're 'way over full.
I'd say you need to sniff check for gasoline in the oil - most likely reason for rising level.
If so, drain that oil & refill to proper level.

Check for goobered up float needle leakage. Turn the petcock off when it's parked.
Good Luck,
Jim

I'll check for fuel in the oil, but I just ran through the carbs twice. I was rereading the oil change info and it occurs to me that I didn't warm the bike up before I drained it (although I did crank it and purge the oil filter area of air after I filled it the first time.)

I'm hoping it's just over full. I'm going to try to check the level with the bike cold so I can at least clean it without the pipes being hot.

[iceman]

Here's a better picture of the procedure than the last one I posted.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bbtwn/010-1.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bbtwn/011-1.jpg

[chisleu]

I believe I am missing one seal from the course oil screw. There is always a drip of oil on that screw.