Checking oil level - Page 2

barrynfla · 02-14-2010, 08:25 PM

http://www.kawanow.org/pdf/1600Nomad05Manual.pdf

PDF for the service manual for 05-08. It's posted by Trip in a sticky at the top of the Garage forum.

ffron69 · 02-15-2010, 06:09 PM

Thanks Barry but I have the 1500...

**schoeney** · 02-15-2010, 06:53 PM

You might want to keep this link handy...it has alot of good info for the Nomad.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm

ffron69 · 02-15-2010, 09:49 PM

Thanks Schoney, I already have it in my favorites!

pablo · 02-17-2010, 05:56 PM

If you have a car tire you can balance the bike straight up on a level surface and look at the oil level. :-)

ffron69 · 02-17-2010, 09:03 PM

Pablo, what differences do you notice when riding?

elvis · 02-19-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Probably I am the smallest guy here, and to look as a check I grab the ft brake and hold it on and brace my knee into the crash bar. I can feel the left right tipping easy that way.

I saw a mechanic (a small guy) did exactly what Mac described above. It sure looks easy to do but these Nomads are 800+ lbs....

macmac · 02-19-2010, 07:31 PM

LOL pretty soon I will weigh 145 again. My summer weight. I have a CT too, but could do it on a mc tire. My 06 ain't been down once yet. Not even after hitting that jeep last August.

I leave the side stand down too, and if things go tits up I can just shove it back over. The thing to remember is to hold the ft brake.

I am pretty sure pablo was just makin a funny....

dennisbailey · 02-20-2010, 11:25 PM

I learned a lot from this post. I'm going to change my oil tomorrow. Is there any problem with changing it while on a jack stand and sitting level or should it be on the side stand for angle purposes?

**Cajunrider** · 02-20-2010, 11:37 PM

Dennis, Drain it from the screen plug on the sidestand. You will drain more of the old oil this way and you can inspect and clean the screen.

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barrynfla Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 179	Checking oil level http://www.kawanow.org/pdf/1600Nomad05Manual.pdf PDF for the service manual for 05-08. It's posted by Trip in a sticky at the top of the Garage forum. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ffron69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 192	Checking oil level Thanks Barry but I have the 1500...
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Checking oil level You might want to keep this link handy...it has alot of good info for the Nomad. http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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ffron69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 192	Checking oil level Thanks Schoney, I already have it in my favorites!
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02-17-2010, 05:56 PM	#20
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Checking oil level If you have a car tire you can balance the bike straight up on a level surface and look at the oil level. :-) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2010, 09:03 PM	#21
ffron69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 192	Checking oil level Pablo, what differences do you notice when riding?
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02-19-2010, 07:31 PM	#23
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Checking oil level LOL pretty soon I will weigh 145 again. My summer weight. I have a CT too, but could do it on a mc tire. My 06 ain't been down once yet. Not even after hitting that jeep last August. I leave the side stand down too, and if things go tits up I can just shove it back over. The thing to remember is to hold the ft brake. I am pretty sure pablo was just makin a funny.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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02-20-2010, 11:25 PM	#24
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Checking oil level I learned a lot from this post. I'm going to change my oil tomorrow. Is there any problem with changing it while on a jack stand and sitting level or should it be on the side stand for angle purposes? __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Checking oil level Dennis, Drain it from the screen plug on the sidestand. You will drain more of the old oil this way and you can inspect and clean the screen. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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