oil reservoir volumes??

[Micko..]

hi all,
just trying to get an idea of what size oil reservoir teams with dry sumps are running?
cheers

[Micko..]

hi guys,
thanks for all the help

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You can look it up in a book, but for the most part the rule of thumb that I have heard is to account for at least the stock oiling system and plus one quart of oil. So if you the stock bike takes 3 quarts, use 4 overall. This includes some in the pan, some in the lines, some in the engine, and the rest in the tank.

Is that better?

[MikeWaggoner at UW]

I've heard 1.5 original volume.

I'd make it too big, and try monitoring it during running to see where the level gets to.

[osubeaver]

That sounds about right. Our oil reservoir holds about 4.5-5 quarts but is usually not completely full.

[RagingGrandpa]

Uuh, a 350ci V8 takes about that much oil. Save some weight and shrink that a bit, imo.

[Frank]

but it dosn't lubricate the clutch and gearbox as well