Suzuki LTZ 400 - 2003. Oil Tank/bottle fill problem?

Question

I stripped the threads on my oil bottle/tank (that is in front of the engine). I bought a newer-used one and re-installed. I filled the new bottle with 2 qrts oil, and nothing registered on the dip stick. I added 2 more qrts oil (total 4 qrts) and it finnally registered on the dip stick. I started the quad - mistake - and blew oil out the air filter and exhaust. I then drained every bit of oil and cleaned the filter and pipe. I re-filled the oil tank/bottle with the recommended 2 qrts oil, and the tank was dry and not registering on the dip stick. Why will the oil not register or even come close when I know I added the proper amount oil to the tank/bottle? Could the oil bottle have a blocked hose? I know the bike has the right amount of oil in the gears, but not in the bottle.

Answer 1

I'm not familiar with that model.
Machines with exterior oil tanks can can throw off even an experienced mechanic. So don't feel so bad.
Most of the time the oil level should be checked, while the bike is idling and at operating temperature.
After draining the oil, put the required amount in, and check the oil level while it's running.
Drain / add as necessary.
Then there are those that you run the engine and turn off for a few minutes, then check the oil level.

Answer 2

The ltz400 isnt that helpful, im 15 and that i've got a ltr450, and ive had it for the reason that 2007. in case you dont comprehend a thank you to seize, its ordinary to check yet u could ought to change it in case you place on it out badly. The ltz 4 hundred and the Z400 are the comparable motorbike yet people in basic terms shorten the call. it is likewise based upon how vast u are, if youre 17 i might recomend a 450, problable the kawasaki kfx450, yet while u prefer to begin with a smaller motorbike a 4 hundred may be perfect. you additionally must look right into a extra recent one, an 03 is somewhat previous and for 1600 its problably in undesirable or wiped out concern.