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Old 11-12-2008, 09:51 AM   #3
Easy Rider
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Re: Effects of oil below "L"

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Originally Posted by patrick_777
Just running a little down shouldn't hurt much unless you do it for a long time and/or run it bone dry for any time at all. Tapping, hard shifting and power fall-offs are all signs that it's past time to change the oil.
:plus1:

Are we gonna have to find you a "bike nanny" to make sure you do the required maintenance ??

Bad boy, Alan !! :skull:

PS --I've heard that a telescoping inspection mirror for about $5 makes checking the oil a LOT easier. That way, you can do it while seated on the bike.

PPS-- Not only does the bike need to be level side-to-side but it needs to be level front to back too.
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