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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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Dumb rookie questions for you guys....

Used to a sportbike, I could check my oil on my stand... Just so I know I'm reading this stick right - it has to be stood upright?

Also, voltmeter is reading 16 volts.... Is this good, bad?
 
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Your volt gauge may not be accurate, test with a voltmeter to be sure. However, it could be a faulty VR as that was an issue on the 06's and had a recall. You can check oil on the jiffy while warm.
 
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Hmmm so might actually be a quart low? I wonder how much a voltage regulator costs. Any idea how to test if its the VR?
 
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harleys have marks for both side stand and upright on the dipstick - check either way but warm
 
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I always screw mine down then take it out for the reading. Sometimes I wonder if you should take it out, wipe it off then let it go down to the point before pushing or screwing it down tight then lift it out for the reading. What is the proper method.
 
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Good info to save, thanks Man......
 
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Good info to save, thanks Man......
Dawg always has great input..right to the point.
 
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Originally Posted by Streetrunner
I always screw mine down then take it out for the reading. Sometimes I wonder if you should take it out, wipe it off then let it go down to the point before pushing or screwing it down tight then lift it out for the reading. What is the proper method.
You are supposed to screw it in until it stops, then unscrew and read.
 
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You can check the harley on a stand as well. Sport bike and Harley have many many similarities.
 
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