Checking oil level
07-19-2008, 12:38 PM
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Checking oil level
Hi
just a quick question about checking the oil level. In my old owners manual it says the bike should be upright, however in the clymer manual it says this will give an incorrect reading.
Which is the correct way?
Thanks
07-19-2008, 12:40 PM
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RE: Checking oil level
Both the owners and service manuals for mine say to check it on the jiffy stand. Also dont fill it over about 2/3rds full.
07-19-2008, 12:47 PM
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RE: Checking oil level
On the sidestand is correct.
07-19-2008, 02:01 PM
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RE: Checking oil level
I know it is for 04 and up. Don't the 03 and older say bike should be up-right?. My brother has a 2000 I was wondering about his... Thanks.
07-19-2008, 05:41 PM
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RE: Checking oil level
Mine says to be on the jiffystand
07-19-2008, 11:48 PM
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RE: Checking oil level
Jiffystand - nly fill to be over the fill mark - not to full mark
07-20-2008, 05:39 AM
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RE: Checking oil level
Check while hot and on the kick stand.
07-20-2008, 09:05 AM
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RE: Checking oil level
yep run it about 15 minutes then park on side stand and check it hot. Only slightly above bottom fill line. Thats usually about 3 quarts.
07-20-2008, 10:58 AM
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RE: Checking oil level
What year of bike is your owner's manual for? \\; Sidestand here.
07-22-2008, 04:43 PM
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RE: Checking oil level
General rule: If the oil stick has a swivel stick, check it on the side stand. \\; \\; Solid stick check upright.
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