I have a 2014 XL1200T, prior to this I had a 2008 XL1200N.
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The "Oil Level COLD check for the 2008 said.....
1. Position motorcycle so that it is leaning on jiffy stand on level ground.
2. Remove filler cap. Wipe attached dipstick clean. Reinstall oil filler cap in tank.
3. Remove oil filler cap again and check oil level on dipstick. Dipstick has two marks. If oil level is at or below lower mark (2), add only enough oil to bring the level to a point between the two arrows on the dipstick.Replace filler cap.
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The "Oil Level COLD check for the 2014 says.....
1. Park the motorcycle on level ground on the jiffy stand.
2. Remove the filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Install the oil filler cap in tank.
1. Remove oil filler cap again and visually check for oil in the tank.
2. "If oil is not visible in the tank", install the filler cap.
NOTE:
If the oil pressure lamp stays lit after starting engine, immediately shut the engine off.
5. Start and idle the engine for 30 seconds. Stop the engine.
6. Remove oil filler cap and visually check for oil in the tank.
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I usually check the oil before taking the bike out for a ride (ie. cold).
Twice after setting for a week, I've discovered "oil is not visible in the tank".
When I "Start and idle the engine for 30 seconds" the engine makes a sound like jet winding up.
(a deep whine that increases in pitch until it disappears).
After shutting it off 30 seconds or so later the oil in the tank is fine.
A guy at the dealership even said he pinches off the oil line from the tank to stop it from happening.
By virtue of the change in the owners manual it seems like Harley knows this can/does happen.
Everything I read says it's because a check ball gets stuck/dirty and lets the oil drain down into the engine.
First question: Does the noise the engine makes after the oil has drained down indicate a current or future problem?
Second question:(EDIT) ! They've been making the Evo sportsters for almost 30 years and they can't keep oil in the tank!
:small3d023:
Please read this...
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The "Oil Level COLD check for the 2008 said.....
1. Position motorcycle so that it is leaning on jiffy stand on level ground.
2. Remove filler cap. Wipe attached dipstick clean. Reinstall oil filler cap in tank.
3. Remove oil filler cap again and check oil level on dipstick. Dipstick has two marks. If oil level is at or below lower mark (2), add only enough oil to bring the level to a point between the two arrows on the dipstick.Replace filler cap.
_______________________________
The "Oil Level COLD check for the 2014 says.....
1. Park the motorcycle on level ground on the jiffy stand.
2. Remove the filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Install the oil filler cap in tank.
1. Remove oil filler cap again and visually check for oil in the tank.
2. "If oil is not visible in the tank", install the filler cap.
NOTE:
If the oil pressure lamp stays lit after starting engine, immediately shut the engine off.
5. Start and idle the engine for 30 seconds. Stop the engine.
6. Remove oil filler cap and visually check for oil in the tank.
_______________________________
I usually check the oil before taking the bike out for a ride (ie. cold).
Twice after setting for a week, I've discovered "oil is not visible in the tank".
When I "Start and idle the engine for 30 seconds" the engine makes a sound like jet winding up.
(a deep whine that increases in pitch until it disappears).
After shutting it off 30 seconds or so later the oil in the tank is fine.
A guy at the dealership even said he pinches off the oil line from the tank to stop it from happening.
By virtue of the change in the owners manual it seems like Harley knows this can/does happen.
Everything I read says it's because a check ball gets stuck/dirty and lets the oil drain down into the engine.
First question: Does the noise the engine makes after the oil has drained down indicate a current or future problem?
Second question:(EDIT) ! They've been making the Evo sportsters for almost 30 years and they can't keep oil in the tank!
:small3d023:
Please read this...
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