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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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Do you check your oil on 03 Heritage Softails at the bottom of the filler neck in the tank when hot, upright?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 08:49 PM
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If using a stock dipstick, thelevel should be between the 2 lines with the bike upright, I believe. Your owners manual or service manual should be able to tell you.
 
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my bike didn't come with a stock dip stick, just one with the temp gauge on it an no marks. I have to be careful not to overfill it or I get oil streaks on the oil tank where it get past the dip stick.
 
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Slightly below bottom of filler neck up right when warm.
 
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Thanks. My dipstick is aftermarket too. Was hoping the filler neck was good
 
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