Yesterday, I bought a graduated funnel with shut-off valve and capped fill tube at Walmart. I was happy to be able to measure the 3.28 US quarts for a no-filter oil change. The graduations aren't that fine, was probably closer to 3.25 quarts. After doing the prescribed engine warm-up by riding for 15 minutes or so, then letting it cool down for 10-15 minutes, then holding the bike balanced upright (not on center stand), my oil level was just below center of the window. That is so by-the-book it actually works. ::002:: I ended up putting another .1795 quarts (more or less) in because I like it just above the center line of the fill window. In 3000 miles, I'll do it again, only this time with the filter and additional oil.
The only reason I did an oil-only change this time was to see if I could do it without removing the Altrider skidplate, which I did, but it would have be less frustrating to remove the plate in the first place. Now I know.
Here's to another 15 pages of oil change madness ::018::
The only reason I did an oil-only change this time was to see if I could do it without removing the Altrider skidplate, which I did, but it would have be less frustrating to remove the plate in the first place. Now I know.
Here's to another 15 pages of oil change madness ::018::