NOTICE
Oil level cannot be accurately measured on a cold engine. For pre-ride inspection, with motorcycle leaning on jiffy stand 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. (00185a)
See Figure 1. Dipstick is located on lower right side of engine.
Oil Level Cold Check
Perform engine oil level COLD CHECK as follows:
- See Figure 1. For preride inspection with the vehicle resting on the jiffy stand on level ground, wipe off the dipstick and insert it back into the oil pan with the cap screwed completely into the fill spout.
- See Figure 2. Remove the dipstick and note the level of the oil. Oil level should register between the two marks on the dipstick.
NOTE
If oil level is at or below the lower arrow, add only enough oil to bring the level in the middle of the two marks (1) on the dipstick.
Oil Level Hot Check
Perform engine oil level HOT CHECK as follows:
- Ride motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
- With the vehicle resting on the jiffy stand on level ground, allow engine to idle for 1-2 minutes. Turn engine off.
- Remove and wipe off the dipstick. Insert it back with the cap screwed completely into the filler neck.
- Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils. Remove the dipstick and note the level of the oil. Add only enough oil to bring the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 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.
Engine oil level should be checked only when engine is at normal operating temperature.
NOTE
The engine will require a longer warm up period in colder weather.
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 supply at each complete fuel refill.
- Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2006 Dyna Models. Oil should be changed at regular intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures.
- Oil change intervals should be shorter in cold weather. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Winter Lubrication.
Figure 1. Dipstick Location: Dyna Models
| 1 | Cold check level |
| 2 | Hot check level (FULL) |
| 3 | ADD oil level |
Figure 2. Engine Oil Level: Dyna Models