Oil check
#2
04-21-2006, 05:18 PM
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#4
05-27-2007, 03:48 PM
#6
05-27-2007, 03:59 PM
RE: Oil check
ORIGINAL: razorbackjack
In the manual I know it says to check oil on the jiffey stand but was wondering why it is not checked level and upright. Anyone know? Ive riden hondas most of my life andadjusting to this super bike(Sportster)
Did I say I likeeee my sportster[8D]
In the manual I know it says to check oil on the jiffey stand but was wondering why it is not checked level and upright. Anyone know? Ive riden hondas most of my life andadjusting to this super bike(Sportster)
Did I say I likeeee my sportster[8D]
#7
05-27-2007, 04:06 PM
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RE: Oil check
ORIGINAL: razorbackjack
In the manual I know it says to check oil on the jiffey stand but was wondering why it is not checked level and upright. Anyone know?
In the manual I know it says to check oil on the jiffey stand but was wondering why it is not checked level and upright. Anyone know?
Of course, if you aren't on a level surface, or change the stock stand, or do anything to change the height of the frame from the ground, the reading won't be correct.
On some of the other models, such as on my Softail, the oil level is measured with the bike level and not leaning.
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05-27-2007, 04:17 PM
#9
05-27-2007, 04:26 PM
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RE: Oil check
ORIGINAL: razorbackjack
Thanks guys. Was just wondering. One other last question. Do you guys wait until its at the fill mark before adding "any" oil at or do you add a pint of so?
Thanks guys. Was just wondering. One other last question. Do you guys wait until its at the fill mark before adding "any" oil at or do you add a pint of so?
When the reading getsdown to halfway (or slightly below) I'll add oil to bring it back up.
But be careful and don't overfill... In fact, I won't even fill them up to the 'recommended' full mark on the dipstick.
Also remember that the "hot" oil level will read higher than if you check the oil when it is cold. If you check the oil level when the oil is cold you don't want it to be over the halfway mark.
#10
05-27-2007, 04:30 PM
RE: Oil check
ORIGINAL: OldFenderGuy
I keep the 'hot oil level' between the halfway and full mark.
When the reading getsdown to halfway (or slightly below) I'll add oil to bring it back up.
But be careful and don't overfill... In fact, I won't even fill them up to the 'recommended' full mark on the dipstick.
Also remember that the "hot" oil level will read higher than if you check the oil when it is cold. If you check the oil level when the oil is cold you don't want it to be over the halfway mark.
ORIGINAL: razorbackjack
Thanks guys. Was just wondering. One other last question. Do you guys wait until its at the fill mark before adding "any" oil at or do you add a pint of so?
Thanks guys. Was just wondering. One other last question. Do you guys wait until its at the fill mark before adding "any" oil at or do you add a pint of so?
When the reading getsdown to halfway (or slightly below) I'll add oil to bring it back up.
But be careful and don't overfill... In fact, I won't even fill them up to the 'recommended' full mark on the dipstick.
Also remember that the "hot" oil level will read higher than if you check the oil when it is cold. If you check the oil level when the oil is cold you don't want it to be over the halfway mark.
Thanks for the answer, ill certainly do that. Have a good memorial weekend.