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Interesting...I now believe that the V-ROD factory dipstick is incorrect as it's too short. When Crash and I changed the oil/filter while performing the 5K service, I filled the crankcase with 4.5 US quarts as called for in the manual. After a warm up ride, I checked the oil level and it read "add" as the level was below the crosshatch lines on the dipstick. I brought the level up to the crosshatch lines by adding 1/3 quart. After a few hundred miles, it's still at that level.
In the past, I'd top the oil level to the top of the crosshatch lines and in a few hundred miles, I would get a reading just below the crosshatch lines which clearly indicates the OEM dipstick is too short and that the engine was siphoning off the overfill...not a good plan for the engine or the wallet since I run Syn3.
PS. I check the oil at normal engine operating temp, while the engine is off and the bike is upright and level. After cleaning the dipstick, I insert it and turn in to the fully seated position before removing it to check the level.:banghead:
In the past, I'd top the oil level to the top of the crosshatch lines and in a few hundred miles, I would get a reading just below the crosshatch lines which clearly indicates the OEM dipstick is too short and that the engine was siphoning off the overfill...not a good plan for the engine or the wallet since I run Syn3.
PS. I check the oil at normal engine operating temp, while the engine is off and the bike is upright and level. After cleaning the dipstick, I insert it and turn in to the fully seated position before removing it to check the level.:banghead: