Figure 54. Oil Sight Gauge Visible Through RX Fairing.
NOTE
An accurate engine oil check can only be performed with the
engine at normal operating temperature.
1. With motorcycle on the side stand look at the oil
level in the sight gauge. An indicated oil level between the
lower and upper lines on the oil level sight gauge is
acceptable for safe engine operation. See Figures 41 and 54.
On the RX the sight gauge is just visible through the right
side fairing cooling slot below the front exhaust pipe.
2. If there is no oil present in the sight gauge lift the
motorcycle to a straight up and down position to see if any oil
appears in the sight gauge.
3. If oil appears proceed to the Hot Check.
4. If no oil appears place motorcycle on sidestand and
add oil in 3.4 fl oz (0.1 L) increments just until you see oil in
the gauge and then proceed to the Hot Check.
Perform engine oil level HOT CHECK as follows:
1. To bring the motorcycle to normal operating
temperature, ride the motorcycle for a least 10 minutes and 5
miles (8 kilometers).
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