Removing and Replacing Oil Filler Cap
  1. Park the motorcycle on level ground on the jiffy stand.
  2. See Figure 1. Remove the filler cap from the oil tank.
    1. Press straight down on the filler cap and release. The cap will pop up.
    2. Pull up on the filler cap while turning counterclockwise one-quarter turn as if removing the filler cap.
  3. Wipe the dipstick clean.
    4. NOTE
    See Figure 2. Align tabs on oil tank filler neck to slots (1, 2) on dipstick.
  4. Insert the dipstick into the tank.
    1. Turn the filler cap clockwise one-quarter turn as if screwing the filler cap into tank. When the filler cap stops turning, it is seated.
    2. Press down on the filler cap until it snaps in place, flush with the top of the oil tank cover.
Figure 1. Filler Cap Location
1Wide slot
2Narrow slot
Figure 2. Filler Cap Slots
Oil Level Cold Check
NOTE
  • Check engine oil level at each complete fuel refill.
  • An accurate engine oil check can only be made with the engine at operating temperature (Hot Check).
  1. Park the motorcycle on level ground on the jiffy stand.
  2. Remove the filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Install the oil filler cap in tank.
  3. Remove oil filler cap again and visually check for oil in the tank.
  4. If oil is not visible in the tank, install the filler cap.
NOTE
If the oil pressure lamp stays lit after starting engine, immediately shut the engine off.
  1. Start and idle the engine for 30 seconds. Stop the engine.
  2. Remove oil filler cap and visually check for oil in the tank.
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)
NOTE
Use only recommended oil. Recommended viscosity depends upon ambient temperature. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils .
  1. If there is no oil visible in the tank, add oil until it is present on the bottom of the dipstick.
  2. When oil is present on the bottom of the dipstick, perform a hot check.
Oil Level Hot Check
  1. Run the engine until the engine oil is at operating temperature.
  2. Idle the motorcycle on the jiffy stand for one to two minutes. Turn the engine off.
  3. Park the motorcycle on level ground on the jiffy stand.
  4. Remove the filler cap. Wipe the dipstick clean and install the filler cap in the tank.
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)
NOTE
  • Use only recommended oil. Recommended viscosity depends upon ambient temperature. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils .
  • Do not overfill the oil tank. The oil tank has a built-in pressure relief valve. If the oil tank is overfilled, excessive pressure is created in the oil tank. The pressure relief valve will open to relieve the pressure and prevent damage to the oil tank. Excessive oil due to overfilling will also be forced out the pressure relief valve when it opens.
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. See Figure 3. Remove the filler cap and check the hot oil level on the dipstick.
    1. Below the lower mark: Add only enough oil until the level reads between the upper and lower marks.
    2. Between the upper and lower marks: It is safe to operate the motorcycle.
    3. At (or above) the upper mark: Drain the oil until the level reads between the upper and lower marks.
  2. Install the filler cap.
  3. If oil was added, remove the filler cap and verify the engine oil level in the oil tank. Do not fill oil tank to a level above upper mark on the dipstick. Install the filler cap.
1Lower mark (FILL)
2Upper mark (FULL)
Figure 3. Dipstick