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I've done a forum search and can't seem to come up with what I'm looking for. I have an '86 GL1200 Aspencade and have a question regarding checking the oil level. The OM says to have the bike level on center stand, run it a couple of minutes to warm up the oil and then check it. I don't believe it says anything about waiting to check the oil by letting it settle again so here goes my question...
I keep getting different readings on the dip stick. It can be anywhere from above the high line, to between the hash marks to just slightly low on oil. This may even show up in random order when checking several times in succession. It can also be different levels on the two sides of the dip stick. What am I doing wrong and is there a technique to insure that I get an accurate reading each time I check the oil? Thanks in advance guys/dolls!:waving:
I've done a forum search and can't seem to come up with what I'm looking for. I have an '86 GL1200 Aspencade and have a question regarding checking the oil level. The OM says to have the bike level on center stand, run it a couple of minutes to warm up the oil and then check it. I don't believe it says anything about waiting to check the oil by letting it settle again so here goes my question...
I keep getting different readings on the dip stick. It can be anywhere from above the high line, to between the hash marks to just slightly low on oil. This may even show up in random order when checking several times in succession. It can also be different levels on the two sides of the dip stick. What am I doing wrong and is there a technique to insure that I get an accurate reading each time I check the oil? Thanks in advance guys/dolls!:waving: