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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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If I'm checking my cam tensioners and etc, will I lose any oil if this is done while the bike is on the kickstand?

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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Probably not much if it's on the stand. There is only supposed to be 6 oz in there anyway. More than that and you have other problems.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Thanks! I appreciate the reply.

 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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you will loose a little, put a bowl or somthing under there
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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You will def lose some oil when taking off the cover. I just had a rag ready when I swapped my cover & wish I had a bowl or container to catch the oil.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Are you checking the tensioners on the 01 RK, if so how many miles on it?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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I lost about a 1/2 a cup when I pulled mine last Saturday. Put some foil and form a tray that will allow the oil to drain away from the engine and into a pan and not under and all over the frame and engine!
 
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