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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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A shop manual would serve you well !
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by cajunlowrider
So how much fluid to you add? Notice another poster referred to a "wet fill" v a "dry fill." I don't want to over or under fill. And I don't know how to check the primary level. So again, HELP!

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I fill to a level with the bike straight up as described in this picture.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cajunlowrider
So how much fluid to you add? Notice another poster referred to a "wet fill" v a "dry fill." I don't want to over or under fill. And I don't know how to check the primary level. So again, HELP!

Thanks guys
Don't get hung up about the precise quantity, just make sure you have enough oil to hand, which a fresh bottle will provide. Then fill to the correct level, as shown by Mike above. The quantities in the manual are only for guidance, the correct level is the final decider!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 08:06 AM
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Good stuff guys. Thank you.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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Sometimes it's just better for somebody else to do the work and just pay them for it instead of getting in over your head.

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Btw,,,I have found the best thing to put under the bike when you are going to do something messy is a couple of puppy training pads. They are very absorbent and don't leak through. You can buy them at any pet store.

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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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Btw,,,I have found the best thing to put under the bike when you are going to do something messy is a couple of puppy training pads. They are very absorbent and don't leak through. You can buy them at any pet store.

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That's actually not a bad idea at all for any fluid dripping problems.

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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cajunlowrider
Thanks guys. I'll drain it via the drain plug before removing it.
It will still have a bunch in it even after you drain it so be prepared with rags and kitty litter
 
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I use the neighbors cat to wipe up the floor. Not sure where it runs off to when I turn it loose though.
 
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I use the neighbors cat to wipe up the floor. Not sure where it runs off to when I turn it loose though.
Hmmmm.... Turn it loose, never thought of that, I always just throw it in a garbage bag and into the dumpster it goes!
 
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