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Don`t put 3 quarts in the tank unless you like wiping up oil off the floor of the garage.
After the engine has been run for a few minutes, stand the bike up straight, the oil level should be about 1 inch below the bottom of the filler neck. Now you can lean it over onto the jiffy stand and check it with the dipstick.
Now you know the correct level in both positions.
When you do the first oil change, just put 2-1/2 quarts in and run it a few miles, then add a bit if necessary.
The level for primary is set with bike standing up vertical, the lube level should be close to the outside dameter of the pressure plate. Just keep track of how much it takes to get to the proper level and write it down.
Now you know how much you can just dump in next time.
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