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Engine and transmission/gearbox oil is on and the same, so there is one drain plug, one oil filter and one place to fill it all back up. The oil level is always checked with the bike upright and level.
Clean all oil from the bike exterior. Leave it sitting in an upright position for a period of time. This may require a bike lift or other such device. Then look for leak source. Make sure oil level is not too high. When changing oil it often gets on the cross member and may leak when on the jiffy satnd for a while until it is all gone from this area. Make sure to always use thread sealant and a good o-ring on the drain plug.
Motorcycles generally use one of three methods to check oil level.
1. A "sight glass" or small window which will allow you to see the oil level. (it should be at the mid point of the sight glass. Check it with the bike upright and not leaning on the kickstand.
2. The fill plug may have a short dipstick attached to it just like a car would. Again check it with the bike upright.
3. If no other method is used, then open the fill plug and fill until the oil level just reaches the lowest part of the fill hole without spilling out. Once again do this with the bike in the upright position.
Check to make sure the rubber O-ring is in good condition and is properly seated on the fill plug while you are at it!
either get a bike lift or centre stand or lean the handlebar against a wall, you will find a spot where it is close to verticle.
leave the side stand down so it cant fall on you if it over balances away from the wall
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