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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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I am trying to find out how to post in the DIY forum but here goes in here. When you check the oil level in the oil tank, do you pull the whole dipstick out, wipe, then just drop the stick in without inserting the whole cap? I know the bike needs to be on the jiffy stand and run a couple minutes but I don't want to over fill or worse. TIA
 
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Your owner's manual addresses this and is the best place to look for the proper way to check the oil on your particular machine.

Nice bike, BTW!
 
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Well it gonna be hard to do right now with manual being 40 miles away. Thanx for trying
 
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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I called the stealer and am told to insert completely.
 
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Well it gonna be hard to do right now with manual being 40 miles away. Thanx for trying
Sorry- didn't know you were away from your manual. Glad you found out, tho...
 
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MAke sure you check it hot.
 
 
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