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Re: [St] Let's get this straight



You been looking in my garage window??

Dave Bardell

On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Jack Hays <rude@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> The oil is to be checked off the center stand in an upright position.
> Simply remove from center stand.
> Hold bike upright with right hand.
> Bend down and look in sight glass and make sure level is about mid point.
> If your bike has a dipstick simply unscrew dipstick with left hand.
> Remove dipstick and check level.
> Removed right hand and pour in needed oil before gravity takes over.
> Grab bike again with right hand.
> Try to start dipstick with left hand.
> Let go with right hand and hold bike with left knee and balance safely.
> get dip stick started.
> Grab bike with right hand as the bike tilts.
> Pick dipstick up with left hand as it has now fallen on the ground.
> Install dipstick per above.
> Think.
> Remove dipstick as above.
> Inspect dipstick for dirt picked up from floor when dipstick fell..
> Balance bike with left knee.
> Stretch eight feet and get shop rag to wipe dipstick.
> Wipe dipstick after rubbing knee where bike has dug into flesh.
> Grab bike with right hand.
> Try to start dipstick with left hand.
> Balance bike against left knee as you start dipstick with right hand.
> Grab bike with right hand and left hand as it tilts and you tire.
> Pinch dipstick between frame and left knee to keep it from falling on
> floor.
> Hold bike with right hand, slightly relieve pressure with left knee, grab
> dipstick with left hand.
> Stick dipstick in filler hole and rub left knee.
> Think.
> Put bike on side stand.
> Install dipstick.
> Think.
> Was the oil level really OK?
>
>
> Jack "Rude Dog" Hays
> 972-952-5065
> "I'll see you on the dark side of the Moon"
>
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