Checking fluid levels on '03 FXSTI
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Checking fluid levels on '03 FXSTI
My husband is doing the first service since I got my new-to-me 2003 Softail Standard (FXSTI)
The Clymer manual says to check fluids while the bike is upright. He is questioning this and wants to make sure he checks it in the proper way to get an accurate reading.
Is this the correct way or can he just check it all on the jiffy stand? He THOUGHT that 2000 and up would be checked on the jiffty stand.
Also the dealer said they replaced the dip stick (it swivels rather than straight) before I bought it so it's probably a new dip stick and not sure if this makes any difference?
Any input greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
The Clymer manual says to check fluids while the bike is upright. He is questioning this and wants to make sure he checks it in the proper way to get an accurate reading.
Is this the correct way or can he just check it all on the jiffy stand? He THOUGHT that 2000 and up would be checked on the jiffty stand.
Also the dealer said they replaced the dip stick (it swivels rather than straight) before I bought it so it's probably a new dip stick and not sure if this makes any difference?
Any input greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Last edited by June Bug; 04-28-2013 at 09:12 AM.
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