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Old May 21, 2014 | 01:21 AM
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on a 98 electra do you check the oil and trans on the kick stand or up level? thanks
 
Old Oct 12, 2019 | 12:40 PM
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Not sure if you mentioned what type of bike you are dealing with but it’s possible that you have a dumping issue if you have a gravity feed oil tank. Because the bike is resting in an odd position the check valve may not be seating properly. Just some food for thought I’m not positive.
 
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Two points to make here...

First: The thread is five years old.

Second: If you don`t have a clue as to what you are talking about, don`t post an answer.
 
Old Oct 13, 2019 | 05:30 PM
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For all we know. Big B nIndy may still waiting for an answer. All of the manuals I have seen says check engine oil with bike on jiffy stand. Hope this helps.
 
Old Oct 13, 2019 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by OLD 96
For all we know. Big B nIndy may still waiting for an answer. All of the manuals I have seen says check engine oil with bike on jiffy stand. Hope this helps.
Except my 94 FXSTC manual says standing up. But who am I to argue with you.
 
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Everyone needs to go by the manual for their model and year. As all things go. If you don't know if your ride needs oil you are SOL.
 
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Old thread, older Owner's manual (98).


 
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I believe most modern models have a cold level and a hot level marked on the engine oil dip stick.
 
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They're full and add marks. But you still need to know on or off stand.
 
Old Oct 15, 2019 | 05:17 PM
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Now wait a second here...let's not be so harsh on the guy that posted the first response. There is one thing that jumps out here , "dumping", is this something new that 20 year old motorcycles have just started doing and you're on the pioneering edge of this discovery? Let us know.
 



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