Where do you put the dipstick on a Harley Davidson?
Non-threaded Dipstick: Lightly oil the O-ring on the new LCD dipstick. Install the dipstick so the display window is: Push the dipstick straight into the filler neck until it seats. with Bar and Shield logo on left (toward the rear).
How often should I Check my dip stick?
Next morning, I check the dip stick to see where it is cold (on all my bikes so far, that has been about half way between the low and high marks on the dip sticks). From then on, I check the oil level about once a week BEFORE I start the bike for that day and make sure it is at that “cold” level.
How to check the oil level on a dip stick?
Click to expand… Ride the bike around until it is clearly at operating temperature (like at the end of a day’s ride). As soon as I get back to the garage (flat and level) I put the bike on the stand (like it says in the book), and check the oil level. If necessary, I add enough to bring it up to the “full when hot” mark on the dip stick.
What to do if your motorcycle dipstick is damaged?
If a visible wire is damaged, a repair can be attempted. If no damage is visible, the dipstick is damaged internally and needs replacement. For oil level inspection at operating temperature: Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
Next morning, I check the dip stick to see where it is cold (on all my bikes so far, that has been about half way between the low and high marks on the dip sticks). From then on, I check the oil level about once a week BEFORE I start the bike for that day and make sure it is at that “cold” level.
Click to expand… Ride the bike around until it is clearly at operating temperature (like at the end of a day’s ride). As soon as I get back to the garage (flat and level) I put the bike on the stand (like it says in the book), and check the oil level. If necessary, I add enough to bring it up to the “full when hot” mark on the dip stick.
What’s the mark on the bottom of the dipstick?
Now my question, the dipstick has a mark on the lower end which I presume is the filler mark, should the oil level be at this mark to be OK? or above it? and is there a higher mark for when full? Click to expand… Ride the bike around until it is clearly at operating temperature (like at the end of a day’s ride).
Why does my dipstick keep coming back with oil?
It back flows usually because of some grit holding the valve open that prevents this. Always start an engine and warm it up for the best oil level indication. Try some marvel mystery oil added to the oil but don’t overfill the level. It will loosen up any sludge that will be removed after you run it a few hundred miles and drain the oil when hot.