Will a half quart low on oil affect performance?

[84Ninja]

Hi guys. I recently found that my oil was a little over a half quart low this weekend. I filled it back up and the bike seems to run and shift a lot smoother. More power too. Is this the placebo effect in action?

 

[mike1180]

Was it 1/2 quart below the bottom line?

 

[k03gsxr750]

The most important part with oil is that you have the correct amount of it. I don't know if it would hurt performance but running low long enough can sure hurt your motor.

 

[jpowell490]

Hi guys. I recently found that my oil was a little over a half quart low this weekend. I filled it back up and the bike seems to run and shift a lot smoother. More power too. Is this the placebo effect in action?

 

[1340]

not half a quart.

 

[84Ninja]

Thanks fellas. Seems like she ran better! I couldn't see any oil in the window when bike upright. Thank goodness it wasn't over a quart!

 

[BIG GUY]

I would get into the habit of checking the oil level on the bike a couple times a week.