NOTICE
If the oil pressure indicator lamp remains lit, always check the oil supply first. If the oil supply is normal and the lamp is still lit, stop the engine at once and do not ride further until the trouble is located and the necessary repairs are made. Failure to do so may result in engine damage. (00157a)
Oil Level Cold Check
  1. Set vehicle upright. See SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE → Preparing the Motorcycle for Maintenance.
  2. See Figure 1. Remove dipstick (1) and wipe clean.
  3. Insert the dipstick and tighten.
  4. Remove the dipstick. Verify that there is oil on the dipstick.
  5. If oil is not visible, add only enough oil to bring the level to the bottom of the dipstick. See Service Procedures → Lubrication.
Oil Level Hot Check
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)
  1. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
  2. Set vehicle upright.
  3. See Figure 1. Remove dipstick (1) and wipe clean.
  4. Insert the dipstick and tighten.
  5. Remove the dipstick. Verify that the oil level is within the "X" mark on the dipstick.
  6. If oil level is below the "X" mark, add only enough oil to bring the level to the "X" mark. See Service Procedures → Lubrication.
1Dipstick
2Full
3Add
Figure 1. Engine Oil Level