06 Fatboy oil level
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ok thanks all for the feedback.
I guess the bottom part of the fat triangular-shaped portion of the oil stick is the "low" and the top part is the "high" so it probably needs to be in the middle somewhere. I'm going to either call the local dealership today or stop by there tomorrow and ask and probably see what it'd cost to have them just change the oil and filter... just to put my mind at ease. Want to trust the motorsports dealership when they told me they did just that but first time I check the level and it looks low cause me some concern (as to whether they actually did or not?).
I guess the bottom part of the fat triangular-shaped portion of the oil stick is the "low" and the top part is the "high" so it probably needs to be in the middle somewhere. I'm going to either call the local dealership today or stop by there tomorrow and ask and probably see what it'd cost to have them just change the oil and filter... just to put my mind at ease. Want to trust the motorsports dealership when they told me they did just that but first time I check the level and it looks low cause me some concern (as to whether they actually did or not?).
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There are 2 methods. When cold, make sure the oil level is between the 2 lines. This insures that you have enough oil to operate the bike. You can then start it ride it and bring it to operating temp.
The final method is after the bike is at operating temp, the oil should be just under the high mark on the dipstick. This is done on the sidestand when you have the stock hinged dipstick.
If you have a temp gauge dipstick, hold on to the original specifically for checking oil level.
The final method is after the bike is at operating temp, the oil should be just under the high mark on the dipstick. This is done on the sidestand when you have the stock hinged dipstick.
If you have a temp gauge dipstick, hold on to the original specifically for checking oil level.
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I think what he ment was that he used a machine to glass bead the new dip stick (roughed up the end of the stick in order to see the oil better) Now he does not have to use the old dip stick when checking the oil.
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I don't have a jiffy-stand or anything like that but yesterday I checked it again after getting home immediately after shutting off the engine and while sitting on the bike keeping it held upright and now the oil came to the top of the indicator on the stick so I'm going to assume that it's ok... or would anyone advise against that?
As long as no one thinks that's a dumb idea? Now I have another ?
Recommended checks at 1000 miles then every 5000 miles (5, 10, 15.... not 6, 11, 16) right? Now here's my ? .... I've seen online where it states that there's some recommended checks that need to occur at the 2500 mile mark for some models but wasn't clear as to what model bikes or what specifically needs to be checked?
As long as no one thinks that's a dumb idea? Now I have another ?
Recommended checks at 1000 miles then every 5000 miles (5, 10, 15.... not 6, 11, 16) right? Now here's my ? .... I've seen online where it states that there's some recommended checks that need to occur at the 2500 mile mark for some models but wasn't clear as to what model bikes or what specifically needs to be checked?
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Jiffy stand is the kick stand. Or that's what we called it growin' up on the ol' peddal power. I assume you really have one. Or how do you stand it up?
The second part of your post I'd answer, that's why you shoud get the factory service manual. You can do a lot of this yourself if you want to learn how to do it.
Or just buy the owner manual and let some one else do it. With the manual you will at least have an idea of what to expect.
The second part of your post I'd answer, that's why you shoud get the factory service manual. You can do a lot of this yourself if you want to learn how to do it.
Or just buy the owner manual and let some one else do it. With the manual you will at least have an idea of what to expect.