NOTE:
Oil level on a cold engine should never be above the midway point.
3. See Engine Oil Dipstick. Remove the dipstick and verify oil level. Remove filler
plug/dipstick and check oil level. The correct oil level is midway (2) between the ADD QT
and FULL HOT marks on the dipstick.
NOTE:
If oil level is at or below the ADD QT mark, add only enough oil to bring the level midway (2)
between the ADD QT and FULL HOT marks. Never bring the level to the FULL HOT mark on a
cold engine.
Oil Level Hot Check
Do not allow hot oil level to fall below Add/Fill mark on
dipstick. Doing so can result in equipment damage and/or
equipment malfunction. (00189a)
NOTE:
Perform engine oil level hot check only with engine at normal operating temperature.
1. Ride motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
2. Place vehicle on level ground resting on its jiffy stand (unless sidecar is attached). Allow
engine to idle for 1 2 minutes. Turn engine off.
3. See Engine Oil Filler Cap. Remove filler plug/dipstick and wipe off the dipstick. Insert the
dipstick and tighten into the fill spout.
4. See Engine Oil Dipstick. Remove filler plug/dipstick and check oil level. Oil level must
register between the ADD QT and FULL HOT marks. If oil level is at or below the ADD QT
mark, add only enough oil to bring the level to the FULL HOT mark. Do not overfill.
NOTE:
Use only recommended oil specified in Engine Lubrication.
5. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
