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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Just bought another Sportster (2006) and am wondering how to check the oil properly. I know hot and on the side stand but do you completely reinsert, twist and pop in the dip stick or just a twist and no pop-in. Twist or no? My last bike was just: set the dipstick on the top but do not thread. Anyone know the right answer??

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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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just a twist and no pop-in
 
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You remove it, wipe it clean, reinsert it completely, remove it again and read it.
 
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Originally Posted by Recon Dad
You remove it, wipe it clean, reinsert it completely, remove it again and read it.
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That's 2 for twist and pop in and 1 for twist only.

Hmmm....clear as mud.
 
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Originally Posted by Recon Dad
You remove it, wipe it clean, reinsert it completely, remove it again and read it.
+2...per the manual
 
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Sounds good. I need to pick up a manual.
 
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+2...per the manual
This is how it's done.
 
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no need to push in the pop-up part... that doesn't move the stick, it just raises the **** so you can remove it.
 
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I didn't know that. Thanks to all.

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