1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then wipe the engine oil dipstick off with a clean rag.
4. Slowly thread the dipstick back in the filler hole, and then remove it again to check the oil level.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to
the correct level. NOTICE: Be sure the engine oil is at the correct level, otherwise engine damage may result.
6. Check the 0-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
1. Minimum Oil Level Mark
2. Maximum Oil Level Mark
TIP
The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, always follow the maintenance schedule for
oil changes as shown in the maintenance schedule.
To check the engine oil level
If the engine was started before checking the oil level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently, and
then wait at least ten minutes until the oil settles for an accurate reading.
The engine oil dip stick is located on the right side of the vehicle next to kick starter lever.
TIP
Only add engine oil into the dipstick filler
hole. Never pour engine oil anywhere
else other than dipstick filler hole.
Oil Dip Stick
ENGINE OIL
Your new vehicles engine comes with shipping oil, shipping oil must be changed before the
engine is started for the first time. Please see specification chart for recommended oil type.
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