6-4 2005 PDI: VRSC Models
LUBRICATION SYSTEM 6.3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION
Do NOT operate the engine when the oil level is below
the add mark on the dipstick at operating temperature.
Engine damage will result. (00187a)
CAUTION
To avoid over-filling the oil sump, wait approximately
three minutes after adding oil before checking the oil
level with the dipstick. An over-filled sump can cause
engine damage. (00188a)
NOTE
This engine has a wet sump, an integral transmission, gear
driven primary drive and wet clutch. This design allows
engine oil in the sump to be used to lubricate the engine,
transmission and primary drive. The clutch and primary drive
housing is on the right side of the engine.
Cold Engine Oil Level Check
Check engine oil level with engine COLD as follows:
1. Stand motorcycle upright (not leaning on side stand) on
a level surface.
2. See Figure 6-3. Unscrew oil filler cap (with attached dip-
stick) by turning filler cap counterclockwise. Remove filler
cap and dipstick and wipe dipstick clean.
3. Screw filler cap into engine. Make sure cap is fully
seated on crankcase.
4. See Figure 6-4. Remove filler cap and check oil level on
dipstick.
5. If oil level is below midpoint on cross-hatched area on
dipstick, add enough Harley-Davidson oil to bring level
up to the midpoint shown in Figure 6-4.
Hot Engine Oil Level Check
Check engine oil level with engine at normal operating tem-
perature as follows:
1. Stop engine and allow oil to drain into sump for about
three minutes.
2. Stand motorcycle upright (not leaning on side stand) on
a level surface.
3. See Figure 6-3. Unscrew filler cap (with attached dip-
stick) by turning filler cap counterclockwise. Remove filler
cap and dipstick and wipe dipstick clean.
4. Screw filler cap into engine. Make sure cap is fully
seated on crankcase.
5. See Figure 6-4. Remove filler cap and check oil level on
dipstick.
6. If oil level is below FULL mark on dipstick, add enough
Harley-Davidson oil to bring level up to the FULL mark.
Observe “CAUTIONS” stated above.
Figure 6-3. Oil Filler Cap (Left Side Of Engine)
Figure 6-4. Engine Oil Dipstick
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Midpoint
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