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ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level each day before
riding the motorcycle.
The level must be maintained between the
upper ( ) and lower ( ) level marks on the
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2
oil fill cap/dipstick ( ).
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1.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 5
minutes.
2.
Stop the engine and put the motorcycle
on its center stand on level ground.
3.
After 2
3 minutes, remove the oil fill
cap/dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert
the oil fill cap/dipstick without screwing
it in. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. The
oil level should be between the upper and
lower level marks on the oil fill cap/
dipstick.
4.
If required, add the specified oil (page
73
) up to the upper level mark. Do not
overfill.
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5.
Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick. Check
for oil leaks.
Running the engine with insufficient oil
pressure may cause serious engine damage.
(3)
(1)
(2)
(1) Upper level mark
(2) Lower level mark
(3) Oil fill cap/dipstick