Big Mistake...Please advise

[jpiombo67]

Total noob. Went to change the oil today and drained the middle drive oil instead of engine oil.
Long story short, bike ran for about 1 min. Smoke everywhere and oil leaking from air box valve.

I drained the oil, cleaned out air box
Tomorrow I’ll be purchasing oils for both engine and middle drive.

Question how much damage did I do?
will it be safe to start the engine .

1979 xs1100

[FJ111200]

If you only ran it for a minute it'll be alright. Just oil overfill exiting the engine. Middle gearbox should be alright too as long as it wasn't ridden hard. It takes a lot of abuse to fook an engine.

[DiverRay]

Use a new or very good allen wrench on the middle drive!! If it does not want to turn, try heating a little bit with a heat gun or propane torch. You want the case warm, and the bolt cold so it will start turning a little easier.
Do pick up synthetic 70-140 gear oil for the middle drive. We proved a long time ago that it kept the heat down. Less heat, less friction and less wear.

[jpiombo67]

Thank you all.

Both engine and middle drive oils replaced. To manual specs. Ordered new air filter, the one in the now is a bit oily from my disastrous debacle.

Took a few turns to get the machine to fire up.

Smoke was coming from exhausts, but went away after a couple of slow loops around my block.

Let the the machine rest for a few hours, started Up, but still smoking. I let it idle for about 3 minutes and smoke went away. No seepage anywhere. Engine is dry.
I imagine it is residual oil from the large quantities I mistakenly put in the crank case

[bikerphil]

Take a longer ride and it should totally clear up.

[jpiombo67]

I will. Needs to warm up. 40’s at the moment. Lol. Lucky you that lives in Florida.

[bikerphil]

Yep, high 70's here at midnight. BTW, what is a limited edition? It says that in your signature.

[jpiombo67]

Bikerphil... not quite sure it says it in the badge. I’m going to research the vin and see what I come up with.

[Ranger_xs1100]

Bikerphil... not quite sure it says it in the badge. I’m going to research the vin and see what I come up with.

That's interesting, would love to see it...... could you post a picture of that badge?
Thanks,

[jpiombo67]

Here is the picture of the badge. Possibly an aftermarket build? VIN number reflects base trim

[Ranger_xs1100]

That's a cool badge and a great looking bike, thanks for posting pics.

[DiverRay]

With the color, I would guess Bob Jones had a hand in that bike. Check the rear shocks for a sticker from Merriam Cycles.

[Radioguylogs]

The gold detail on the side covers look like this bike, which was just purchased by one of our members in Traverse City, Michigan:

[DiverRay]

Mike, look at the tank, it has the same "logo". Karla may remember if Bob did something like that for a "touring" look machine.

[Ranger_xs1100]

Mike, look at the tank, it has the same "logo". Karla may remember if Bob did something like that for a "touring" look machine.

And the same front fender and same seat... looks like the same bike to me!