Oil level window clouded up

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27 Oct 2007 14:30 #178383 by seanof30306
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'79 KZ650 B3

My oil level window is so coulded up I can't see the oil. Is there a fix for this, or another method of checking for proper oil level?

Also, what's the oil capacity on this engine?

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27 Oct 2007 15:47 #178392 by KZQ
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I assume that the cloudiness you're seeing is milky. If so it's the result of moisture in the oil which can result from the bike being stored outside but more likely is the result of the motor repeatedly being run and then shut off before it gets thoroughly warmed up. Don't make the mistake of thinking that a few miles is all it takes. Once you make sure it has oil, take it out for a fifty miler. I bet the sight glass clears up after that.

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27 Oct 2007 16:40 #178402 by Bluemeanie
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If it's the same as mine it should be about 3.7 qts with filter.

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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27 Oct 2007 18:11 #178417 by Patton
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If all else fails

Z1E Oil Sight Glass

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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27 Oct 2007 18:52 #178423 by RonKZ650
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All good advice. Like said, the oil if not warmed up will fog the window. If all else fails you can remove the cover and clean the glass. It wipes right off. The problem is not a bad sight window, it's buildup that if won't go away on it's own will need to be addressed.
I start with 3 quarts on an oil change, then check oil level. Around 3.3-3.5 quarts with filter is what it takes. Subtract about .3 quart if not changing filter. I change filter only every other oil change and have for 300 plus thousand miles.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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28 Oct 2007 07:51 #178498 by Bluemeanie
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Same here Ron, I start with 3qts and add as necessary. I also change filter every other change. I change oil every 1,000 miles. My engine has NEVER seen dirty oil in 27 years! ;)

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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