Oil check
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Stage II
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Oil check
Hey there , new to the forum , thanks for having me ! I have a 2000 Road King . I just changed the fluids and the manual reccomends 3.5 qts. When testing the level should the bike be upright or on its side stand?
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Yep, my manual says to check it on the kickstand. IDK about yours, but on my SG, even though it calls for 3 1/2 quarts, if I put in more than 3, it's too much. I'd add 3, run it for a few minutes and then check to see if you need more. It's easier to add a little more at a time to get to the right level than it is to have to drain some out from being over filled.
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BTW, welcome to the forum!
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Not too sure about the 2000, but my 2013 oil dip stick has a few markings.
1. Top of dip stick says Check Screwed In.
2. Has 2 markings, one side says Upright with the Add QT - Full HOT bar.
3. Other side says Jiffy with the Add QT - Full HOT bar.
The manual recommends checking on the jiffy stand unless bike is with sidecar.
The 3 1/2 might be with a new filter as it should be each time you change the oil.
1. Top of dip stick says Check Screwed In.
2. Has 2 markings, one side says Upright with the Add QT - Full HOT bar.
3. Other side says Jiffy with the Add QT - Full HOT bar.
The manual recommends checking on the jiffy stand unless bike is with sidecar.
The 3 1/2 might be with a new filter as it should be each time you change the oil.
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As you can see I have the cousin bike and all the manuals for that year. Side stand it is and I to put in about 3.5 quarts with filter change. I also fill the new oil filter and let it sit before inatall. Remember when you do the tranny the bike has to be level.
