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Jul 6, 2008 | 11:41 AM

hotshot

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From: Tupelo, MS

Checking Oil

First, I've done some searches and haven't found my answer, so please don't flame me.

Bike = 2008 Ultra

I've heard some folks say to check the oil, just unscrew it, wipe of oil and re-insert the stick into the hole, don't screw it back in to the base.

I read in the manual, sort of poorly written, but seems to say, screw it back in, unscrew it and then check.

Just confused.&nbsp\\; Help would be appreciated.&nbsp\\; I know this a small thing, but what's the real story.

Thanks.

Jul 6, 2008 | 12:09 PM

Pine Tree

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RE: Checking Oil

Screwed in - hot or cold.

Jul 6, 2008 | 01:11 PM

rocknrod

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RE: Checking Oil

08 Touring Owners manual, page 148.
Top left side para 2.
Last sentence of para 2.
"...with the plug screwed completely into the fill spout."
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Jul 6, 2008 | 01:55 PM

hotshot

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RE: Checking Oil

Thanks guys, just making sure that I read it right.&nbsp\\; Have a great day!

Jul 6, 2008 | 02:17 PM

tjmac49

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RE: Checking Oil

At least you did not get bashed for asking, hotshot!
There are allot of helpful members of this Forums.

Jul 6, 2008 | 03:01 PM

sifularson

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RE: Checking Oil

This is how this forum is supposed to work IMO. No smart a$$ wanna-be comedians chiming in with comments.

Simple question . . . simple answer.

Way to go guys!