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Maintenance
Engine Oil
Checking the Engine Oil
1.
If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3
to 5 minutes.
2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, stop the
engine and wait 2 to 3 minutes.
3.
Place your motorcycle in an upright
position on a firm, level surface.
4.
Check that the oil level is between the
upper and lower level marks in the oil
inspection window.
Adding Engine Oil
If the engine oil is below or near the lower
level mark, add the recommended engine
oil.
1.
Add the recommended oil until it reaches
the upper level mark.
a
Place your motorcycle in an upright
position on a firm, level surface when
checking the oil level.
a
Do not overfill above the upper level
mark.
a
Make sure no foreign objects enter the
oil filler opening.
a
Wipe up any spills immediately.
2.
Securely reinstall the oil fill cap.
continued
Oil fill cap
Filler opening
Oil level
inspection
window
Upper level
Lower level
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