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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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What is the right way to check the 400 oil level?
« on: June 23, 2022, 03:53:06 PM »
A really basic question - to check the oil level is this done with the dipstick resting on the casing thread or fully screwed back in?

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Re: What is the right way to check the 400 oil level?
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2022, 03:57:22 PM »
Dip stick resting on the top of the opening with the bike on the centre stand.
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Re: What is the right way to check the 400 oil level?
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2022, 04:25:00 PM »
And engine cold.
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