- 1). Start the motorcycle and allow its motor to warm up for five minutes. This will allow the oil within the motor to expand slightly, providing you with an accurate reading at the oil level lens. Stop the motor and turn off the ignition.
- 2). Kneel to the left of the motorcycle and locate the oil level lens on the left crankcase cover. Grasp the motorcycle's frame with one hand and the left handlebar with the other. Push the motorcycle into an upright position and hold it there to fill the oil level lens.
- 3). Take note of the oil level in relation to the upper and lower marks imprinted on the lens. For best results, the oil level should be centered between both marks. Lower the motorcycle onto its kickstand.
- 4). Raise or lower the oil level as needed to bring the oil level to the center of the lens. Add oil into the oil filler above the oil level lens, pouring in small amounts of oil at a time to gradually raise the oil level. Siphon excess oil out through the oil filler using a hand pump to lower the oil level.
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