Not able to read oil level

[DieterVonCunth]

I have a 2009 xb9sx that show no oil on the dipstick, seems like its draining into the engine? wtf

 

[DieterVonCunth]

Leave it outside for the meth ppl to steal it? and chrash and burn?

 

[34nineteen]

Yes, sounds like the engine is “wet sumping” and you are not doing the correct procedure for checking the oil.

Or you have meth heads siphoning out your oil.

Run the engine, get it up to operating temp, THEN check the oil level.

 

[DieterVonCunth]

I tried that, did not help.Hot or cold, no oil on dipstick. i know that there is enough oil in the bike ,but wtf is this?

 

[DieterVonCunth]

I smell a case split and rebuild, sad but true. This is a bike i have not got to ride yet. Bought in in october 21 and when i tried to check oil this spring it was nothing on the dipstick.

 

[34nineteen]

Then check to make sure the hoses aren’t kinked or blocked. There should be a plug on the bottom of the engine case that will let you drain the oil from the case.

 

[DamMechanic]

Have you put oil in the swing arm since you got the bike in October?

Have you tried leaving the dipstick out while the bike is running? You should see oil circulating in the swing arm.

Does the oil pressure light go off after the engine is running?

 

[DieterVonCunth]

Oil pressure light goes out when the bike start, bike got 2,4 litres of oil in it, if i add more the oil foams and pour out of the swingarm.

 

[Outlaw]

Get it to operating temp, Ride it around the block, start over with a fresh oil and filter change.

 

[Cooter]

I have a 2009 xb9sx that show no oil on the dipstick, seems like its draining into the engine? wtf

What would make you think this??

i know that there is enough oil in the bike ,

How do you know that? If you are draining and re-filling... it's the SAME container that holds the dipstick.

I smell a case split and rebuild, sad but true. This is a bike i have not got to ride yet. Bought in in october 21 and when i tried to check oil this spring it was nothing on the dipstick.

You are assuming a case split because you can't check the oil? Oh lord...

So many questions.

Are you checking it warm, after riding, while its on the side stand like the manual says too? RTFM.

 

[Cooter]

bike got 2,4 litres of oil in it, if i add more the oil foams and pour out of the swingarm.

Adding more oil is a dumb thing to do and VERY bad for the engine. How is it pouring out of the same hole you say the dipstick is dry

Do what Outlaw said and don't assume you know how. RTFM and follow EVERY step. If your engine is wet pumping this is important and why the manual is written this way.

If the oil pressure light goes out when running, you have oil pressure. Since you have dicked around with the oil level all willy nilly, now you have to drain it all and add back the EXACT amount the manual recommends. Then you are done because you can't figure out a dipstick.

Man, I go away for a short time and this is what happens??

 

[Barrett]

Then digest the below. Same deal.

https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showt...what-could-be-the-problem&p=633362#post633362

 

[DieterVonCunth]

I had just stored the bike over the seventh month winter we have up here and the oil had disappeared or moved in to the crankcase or wtf ever it gone, so why are you guys acting like a donkey ass towards e for asking a question

 

[DieterVonCunth]

Barret, thank you for solving this problem for me. Don't know what i would have done without you.

 

[Barrett]

Barret, thank you for solving this problem for me. Don't know what i would have done without you.

My pleasure Sir. Seeing more of this as these bikes continue to age. Simply a matter of "wet sumping" during storage or extended intervals of non-riding. Chapter 3 of the SM shows in detail your complete oiling system and visually, how this may occur, but I don't believe it addresses it. I recommend to those who, for whatever reason, have to store these XB's for extended periods where they won't be started and ridden, to completely drain the oil from the swingarm and save it. TAPE a simple note to the ignition switch stating"NO OIL", then refill when putting back into active service. Eliminates this headache.

 

[Cooter]

Yes, sounds like the engine is “wet sumping”

Have you tried leaving the dipstick out while the bike is running?

start over with a fresh oil and filter change.

your engine is wet pumping this is important and why the manual is written this way.

You are welcome Dieter. Every one of the FIVE responses you received were correct. We all are just so happy you appreciate the group effort to help you and will be super happy to do it again.

 

[Outlaw]

 

[DamMechanic]

Sometimes good meaning teasing comes across pointed in text.