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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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service manual says to check oil on side stand.. do you check trans on kickstand or with bike level?
don't have owner;s manual need help thanks
 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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My FXDWG has to be level to check transmission fluid. I use a jack.
 
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No one can answer accurately without knowing what bike you have.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Sorry bout that, its a 87 fxrs I have owned it for 5 mos. When I bought it I took it to a dealer( on a trailer)for fluid changes, tires and brake light switch. That took most of my beer money. Then I decided to ride while it was cool here in GA and learn how to do what I can (save my cash) when it got hot. anyway when you check the trans level, its full, check it on the side its empty.
 
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Check it with the bike level and the dipstick NOT threaded-in.
 
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Check it with the bike level and the dipstick NOT threaded-in.
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Without reading my manuel I would have thought that most engines would be checked level cause thats how they normally operate..
 
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Level, stick NOT screwed in.

I have never checked mine between changes. When I do change it, the bike is on the jack and I pour in 24 ozs of fluid by using the guage on side of bottle. Works ever time, that is correct amount every time. Pour once, check once.....


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Check it with the bike level and the dipstick NOT threaded-in.
 
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