Guys, here's my simple test to determine if you have a sumping issue with your new M8 engine (assume its broken in). Its not difficult but it takes about an hour.
- Check your oil dipstick at home with the engine warm. Take a picture.
- Take your M8 bike to a highway near your dealer.
- Ride 20 miles on the highway at normal highway speeds (70-75) away from your dealer.
- Turn around and ride 20 miles at highway speeds back to the dealer.
- Park the bike near the Dealer Service entrance
- Let the dealer check the oil dipstick first. If its alot lower than when you left home...take a picture.
- Let the dealer move the bike into the shop to pull the Crank Position Sensor to measure the oil in the crankcase. Ask if you can watch.
- if you have 3 ounces (or less) of oil that comes out, you're good to go. Go ride and enjoy the bike with confidence.
- If you have just a little more (a few more ounces), you may be OK.
- If you have ALOT more, you probably have a serious engine issue and the dealer will need to follow SB1450 instructions.