Maintenance and adjustment
Oil Level Inspection
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- If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for severalminutes at idle speed. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles.
NOTICE
Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure.
- If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several minutes for all the oil to drain down.
- Check the engine oil level through the oil level inspection window. With the motorcycle held level, the oil level should come up between the upper and lower level lines next to the inspection window.

A. Oil Level Inspection Window
B. Oil Filler Cap
C. Lower Level Line
D. Upper Level Line
- If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil through the oil filler opening using a syringe or some other suitable device.
- If the oil level is too low, add the oil to reach the correct level. Use the same type and brand of oil that is already in the engine.
NOTICE
If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil pump does not function properly or oil passages are clogged, the warning indicator light in the meter instrument and oil pressure warning symbol (
) in the multifunction meter will go on. If they go on when the engine speed is above idle, stop the engine immediately and have it serviced.
Failure to do so could cause serious engine damage.

A. Oil Pressure Warning Symbol (
)
B. Warning Indicator Light (Red)
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