Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti

If the oil tank is in the bottom of the motor, check it on the kickstand. If it has an oil tank on the frame (Sportsters, Softails), check it upright.

Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

And all should be checked at operating temperature.

Originally Posted by omar1951

Yeah, fathead. Thought that was the nickname they gave motors made in the 2000's. And while i work on anything I own that has a generator in it, I let the dealer handle the new(er) models I own. Call me lazy, inept, whatever. My wife's '97 Heritage Springer has 60K, the 2000 Road King we share has 50k, and my '05 Springer is approaching 45K.

Originally Posted by omar1951

I recall talking to a dealer mechanic re/ oil levels on evo's and fathead motors. I believe at the time he said that if the dipstick was made of metal, then the oil level could be checked with the bike on the jiffy stand, but if it was made of plastic, then the oil level needed to be checked with the bike in an upright position. Both levels need to be checked when the bike is at operating temp. Any thoughts or comments on this?

Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

Fathead Motor?

Nothing could be simpler than checking oil level, on any motorcycle.

Here`s how you do it:

Follow the instructions in the owner`s manual.