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Offline fergie

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checking oil
« on: September 10, 2006, 05:08:57 PM »
Can't remember if your supposed to screw the dip stick in,or just leave it sitting on the top threads when checking the oil?
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Re: checking oil
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2006, 05:10:02 PM »
oh yeah 78 550k.cheers ,fergie.
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Re: checking oil
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2006, 05:10:35 PM »
Resting in the hole, not screwed in.

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Re: checking oil
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2006, 05:20:51 PM »
Resting in the hole, not screwed in.
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Re: checking oil
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2006, 05:55:04 PM »
...while on the centerstand, not the sidestand.
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Re: checking oil
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2006, 07:01:37 PM »
Yes to both!!!!   Isnt that true of all older hondas?   Or am I ruining my bike over this too? ;D ;D ;D





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Re: checking oil
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2006, 06:02:27 AM »
Yes to both!!!!   Isnt that true of all older hondas?   Or am I ruining my bike over this too? ;D ;D ;D

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