Figure 54. Oil Sight Gauge Visible Through RX Fairing.
NOTE
An accurate engine oil check can only be performed with the
engine at normal operating temperature.
1.
With motorcycle on the side stand look at the oil
level in the sight gauge. An indicated oil level between the
lower and upper lines on the oil level sight gauge is
acceptable for safe engine operation. See Figures 41 and 54.
On the RX the sight gauge is just visible through the right
side fairing cooling slot below the front exhaust pipe.
2.
If there is no oil present in the sight gauge lift the
motorcycle to a straight up and down position to see if any oil
appears in the sight gauge.
3.
If oil appears proceed to the Hot Check.
4.
If no oil appears place motorcycle on sidestand and
add oil in 3.4 fl oz (0.1 L) increments just until you see oil in
the gauge and then proceed to the Hot Check.
Oil Level Hot Check
Perform engine oil level HOT CHECK as follows:
1.
To bring the motorcycle to normal operating
temperature, ride the motorcycle for a least 10 minutes and 5
miles (8 kilometers).
Minimum
Oil Level
85
Summary of Contents for 1190 SX
Page 1: ...seat 1...
Page 3: ...3...
Page 37: ...Figure 6 Left Handlebar Switch Figure 7 Right Handlebar switch 37...
Page 75: ...Figure 26 Rear Preload Adjuster Figure 27 Rear Compression Adjuster 75...
Page 77: ...Figure 44 Front Preload Adjuster Figure 30 Fork Rebound and Compression Adjusters 77...
Page 94: ...Figure 51 Air Filter Access Figure 52 Air filter Access 94...
Page 114: ...Figure 34 Low Beam Aiming 114...
Page 115: ...Figure 35 High Beam Aiming 115...
Page 142: ...TIRE REGISTRATION FORM 142...
