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May 15, 2008 | 07:50 AM

langlois1

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checking fulids level

guys, anyone have any ideas on how to level your bike when checking fluids when you are alone.

May 15, 2008 | 07:57 AM

FLHT

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RE: checking fulids level

You crankcase oil level is supposed to be checked while sitting on the jiffy ( hate that word ) stand. Transmission, I just sit on the bike holding it upright and pull the stick to check. Primary, I dont check in between changes.

May 15, 2008 | 08:01 AM

dawg

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RE: checking fulids level

Did you not like the answers you got HERE?

May 15, 2008 | 08:02 AM

Windup08

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RE: checking fulids level

I've found that a piece of 2x6 plus a piece of 1x6 (on top of each other) under the side stand will bring my Ultra up almost perfectly level.

May 15, 2008 | 08:04 AM

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RE: checking fulids level

mebbe he thought the answer changed....

May 15, 2008 | 08:14 AM

maxflhx

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RE: checking fulids level

Can't slip anything past Dawg!

Jun 27, 2009 | 10:30 PM

gary_montague

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I have a piece of 4x6 that I use as a car wheel chock. I hold the RG up straight and then slide in under frame with my foot. That gets me upright enough to put 38 oz of oil in chain case. I check every 2000 miles by changing the oil with new oil. It's only a bit over a quart. Why not change if you are going to all the trouble to check it. I find some shavings on magnet every time, so I think it may help to keep the clutch cleaner.