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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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I just picked up my Sportster and they just serviced it. I have noticed that oil is coming out of my fill cap and running down the side of the tank. What is the proper oil level and if it is overfilled will it mess my bike up?

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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warm it up......put it on the jiffy and check it. The dipstick won't lie. If it's overfilled take it back.
 
 
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