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Using proper oil, and regularly checking, adding and changing oil will help extend the service life of your
engine. Even the best oil wears out and becomes thinner. Changing oil helps get rid of dirt and deposits in
the engine. Operating the engine with old or dirty oil may and may damage your engine. Running the
engine with not enough oil can cause serious damage to your engine.
The chart below indicates oil for regular air temperatures. Please see the oil/air temperature chart to help
you choose the best oil for your climate.
Your motorcycle does not need oil additives. ONLY use the recommended oil. DO NOT use oil with graphite or
molybdenum additives, they may adversely affect the clutch operation. DO NOT use motor oils that display the API
circular logo that is labeled "energy conserving", they may affect the lubrication and clutch performance.
15W/40SE
10W/30SF
CAUTION
1. Start and run the engine at idle for 3-5 minutes, then
2. Wait about 2-3 minutes to allow the oil to properly
3. Stand the motorcycle on a support stand so that it is not
4. Remove the oil filler cap
5. Check that the oil level is within the (1) & (2) hash-marks
6. If the oil level is at or near the upper mark (1), you do
7. If the oil level is at or near the lower mark (2), you need
8. Add the recommended oil until the upper mark (1), is
9. Repeat steps 1 through 5.
10. Reinstall the dipstick and check for any leaks.
stop it.
distribute itself in the engine.
leaning to either the right or left.
back in to its place but DO NOT screw it back in.
on the dip stick as in Fig. 1
not need to add oil.
to add oil.
reached. (DO NOT OVERFILL)
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, wipe it clean, and insert it
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