Oil level for 103
Stage III
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If I'm understanding what is being asked here, then I think the full mark on the Hot side of the stick is for when the Bike is upright. When it's on the Jiffy stand the reading should be halfway up the markers on the Hot or cold side of the stick. The short read side is for a cold Bike and the longer read side is for a Hot Bike. It's all in the Bike's factory manual. So in fact, if the Bike is on the jiffy stand and the hot side reads full, then you have to much oil in the tank.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
If I'm understanding what is being asked here, then I think the full mark on the Hot side of the stick is for when the Bike is upright. When it's on the Jiffy stand the reading should be halfway up the markers on the Hot or cold side of the stick. The short read side is for a cold Bike and the longer read side is for a Hot Bike. It's all in the Bike's factory manual. So in fact, if the Bike is on the jiffy stand and the hot side reads full, then you have to much oil in the tank.
I'm not sure about other models.
Stage III
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I stand corrected....
- The engine will require a longer warm up period in colder weather.
- Engine oil level hot check should be performed only when engine is at normal operating temperature.
- Ride motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
- Place vehicle on level ground and rest the vehicle on its jiffy stand (unless sidecar is attached). Allow engine to idle for 1-2 minutes. Turn engine off.
- See Engine Oil Filler Cap. Remove filler plug/dipstick and wipe off the dipstick. Insert the dipstick and tighten into the fill spout.
NOTE:
The oil level marks for checking with motorcycle upright or on jiffy stand are on the same side of the dipstick. Be sure to use the correct portion of dipstick when checking oil level.
- See Engine Oil Dipstick. Remove the dipstick and note the level of the oil. The level should be between the ADD (1) and FULL (3) marks. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
NOTE:
Refer to Recommended Engine Oils. Use only recommended oil specified in Engine Lubricatio
- ADD QT (lower) mark
- Cold check level
- FULL (hot check) mark
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Road Warrior
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Nope stays in first gear at lights.
Road Captain
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You owe me nothing LOL.
And I'm not trying to be a smart ***. I swear when you read about a problem often enough, you start to feel, or at least suspect, that you must have that problem too.
Do you know how many things I have checked on my bike because of threads I've read here? And do you know how many were actually a real problem. Not zero, but close.
Now, If draining 8 ozs. of oil out of your motor quiets your valve train, then maybe you really do need some Zoloft LOL.
And I'm not trying to be a smart ***. I swear when you read about a problem often enough, you start to feel, or at least suspect, that you must have that problem too.
Do you know how many things I have checked on my bike because of threads I've read here? And do you know how many were actually a real problem. Not zero, but close.
Now, If draining 8 ozs. of oil out of your motor quiets your valve train, then maybe you really do need some Zoloft LOL.
Road Warrior
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From: Central Florida
Ok, I had this problem and took it to the Dealer. Turned out it was a set of True Dual Muffler Bearings that went bad. The Dealer installed a new set and it was quiet as a mouse. I opted for the Timken Muffler Bearings. That's the way to go!!!!
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Tourer
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I do have to agree that a certain amount of paranoia sets in when we work on our bikes ourselves. That "did I do everything just right, Oh no! what's that sound? I don't remember that." sets in and I/we question if it is right.