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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Just changed my primary fluid. What a PITA to see where the level should be.
Can someone simplify exactly where it should show when full?
They need to put a dipstick on the damn thing.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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On my 07 the level is 1 inch below the opening of the clutch cover when in the side stand. Exactly one quart of your choice of oil.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Just Put in what yur Owners Manuel says it's like 28 oz , and don't worry about it ......
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Just Put in what yur Owners Manuel says it's like 28 oz , and don't worry about it ......

What a concept...reading the owners manual...
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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actually it says owners "manuel" so its apparently a person you must ask?
 
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I just had the same trouble its just under 1qt........I added 29 oz and it was about right...heres what I did i took the old oil out I had someone hold up the bike and filled it with 29 oz ....at this point make a self note of where the level was after the 29 ozs
 
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A pita it is ...
 
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Great when the torx screws break too!
 
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Originally Posted by 2kids3pets
What a concept...reading the owners manual...
IF you took the time to look at yours and also the service manual which I do happen to have, there is a very crappy picture that you have to correlate to the actual clutch basket. Its very hard to see in the bike.
No reason to be a Jackass about it.
You do have a nice bike though.
 
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Just drill a hole in it and install a sight glass!
 
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