NOTICE

Oil level cannot be accurately measured on a cold engine. For pre-ride inspection, with motorcycle on level ground, oil should register on dipstick between arrows when engine is cold. Do not add oil to bring the level to the FULL mark on a COLD engine. (00589b)

NOTE

See Figure 2. When checking oil level, use the side of the dipstick marked FULL HOT VEHICLE UPRIGHT.

Oil Level Cold Check

Perform engine oil level COLD CHECK as follows:

For pre-ride inspection, park vehicle on level ground.
See Figure 1. Remove filler plug/dipstick and wipe off the dipstick. Insert the dipstick and tighten into the fill spout.
Remove the dipstick. Using the gauge marked FULL HOT VEHICLE UPRIGHT on the dipstick, verify the oil level. The correct oil level should register midway (2) between the FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick.

NOTE

If oil level is at or below the ADD mark, add only enough oil to bring the level to the middle of the two marks on the dipstick. For cold level check, do not exceed the midpoint (2) when filling with oil.

Oil Level Hot Check

NOTE

The engine will require a longer warm up period in colder weather.
Engine oil level hot check should be performed only when engine is at normal operating temperature.

Perform engine oil level HOT CHECK as follows:

Ride motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
Park vehicle on level ground. Allow engine to idle for 1-2 minutes. Turn engine off.
Remove filler plug/dipstick and wipe off the dipstick. Insert the dipstick and tighten into the fill spout.
See Figure 2. Remove the dipstick. Using the gauge marked FULL HOT VEHICLE UPRIGHT on the dipstick, verify the oil level. The level should be between the ADD (1) and FULL (3) marks. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

NOTE

Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils. Use only recommended oil specified in Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication.

Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.

NOTICE

Do not allow hot oil level to fall below Add/Fill mark on dipstick. Doing so can result in equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction. (00189a)

NOTICE

Do not overfill oil. Doing so can result in oil carryover to the air cleaner leading to equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction. (00190b)

Check engine oil level at each complete fuel refill.
Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2010 Trike Models. Oil should be changed at specified intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures.
Oil change intervals should be more frequent in cold weather or severe operating conditions. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Winter Lubrication.

Figure 1. Engine Oil Filler Cap

1	ADD QT (lower) mark
2	Cold check level
3	FULL (hot check) mark

Figure 2. Engine Oil Dipstick