Check engine oil level
Cold Check
1. Set vehicle upright.
2. See Figure 2-1. 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.
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.
Notice: Do not overfill oil. Doing so can result in oil carryover to the air cleaner leading to equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction.
1. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
2. Set vehicle upright.
3. See Figure 2-1. 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 mark.
Figure 2-1. Engine Oil Level: 1. Dipstick; 2. Engine oil level
| PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
| HD-51453 | OIL FILTER WRENCH |
| FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
| Engine oil drain plug | 20.0-25.0 Nm | 15-18 ft·lbs |
Warning: Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and death or serious injury.
1. See Figure 2-2. Drain engine oil.
- a. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
- b. Turn off engine.
- c. Loosen dipstick.
- d. Remove the engine oil drain plug. Discard O-ring.
- e. Allow oil to drain completely.
2. Remove radiator shroud. See Removing and installing radiator.
3. See Figure 2-3. Remove and discard oil filter.
- a. Remove the oil filter using OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part # HD-51453).
- b. Discard filter.
- c. Clean the oil filter mount flange of any old gasket material.
Note: Do NOT use oil filter wrench for installation.
4. Install new oil filter.
- a. Lubricate gasket of new oil filter with clean engine oil.
- b. Install new oil filter. Hand-tighten oil filter one-half to three-quarters of a turn after gasket initially contacts the filter mounting surface.
5. Install engine oil drain plug and new O-ring. Tighten to 20.0-25.0 Nm (15-18 ft·lbs).
Notice: Do not overfill oil. Doing so can result in oil carryover to the air cleaner leading to equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction.
6. Add new engine oil.
- a. Initially add 2.4 liters (2.5 quarts) of engine oil.
- b. Perform engine oil level cold check.
- c. Start engine and check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
7. Install radiator shroud. See Removing and installing radiator.
8. Perform engine oil level hot check.
Figure 2-2. Engine Oil Drain Plug
Figure 2-3. Engine Oil Filter