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    Default Adding oil...

    Ok gang... I'm pretty sure I add oil though the oil dip tube...????

    2017 F3-S and the manual talks plenty about checking oil, even changing oil, but does not mention fill point. I need to crawl over the bike a bit more as I've only had it since saturday, but again... You add oil through the same tube as the dip stick right?
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    Default WELL - MAYBE

    Nope ---- where the OIL comes out --- the OIL goes back in ..... Soooooooooooooo yes you have to turn the Spyder over to do this .......This is why most owner's take it to the dealer .................... ....Mike
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    Default The long blue funnel from Wally World is your friend...

    Yep, the filler tube is the way, and way easier than Mikes method...
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    Quote Originally Posted by AeroPilot View Post
    Yep, the filler tube is the way, and way easier than Mikes method...
    True but the pictures while doing it Mike's way would be epic!
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    Actually: I really can't think of all that many folks with 1330s that have ever had to add oil...

    Mine hasn't used a drop in over 15,000 miles!

    But you might want to check with Ann: she's got about 90,000 miles on hers!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post


    Actually: I really can't think of all that many folks with 1330s that have ever had to add oil...

    Mine hasn't used a drop in over 15,000 miles!

    But you might want to check with Ann: she's got about 90,000 miles on hers!
    I have 95000 1330 miles and still have not had to add any oil
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post


    Actually: I really can't think of all that many folks with 1330s that have ever had to add oil...

    Mine hasn't used a drop in over 15,000 miles!

    But you might want to check with Ann: she's got about 90,000 miles on hers!

    So I've heard. My oil level is sitting right at the minimum mark right now. I will probably add about 4 or 5 ounces as the difference between min and max is 17 ounces based on some investigation already.

    No... I'm not someone you have to worry about over-filling it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    Nope ---- where the OIL comes out --- the OIL goes back in ..... Soooooooooooooo yes you have to turn the Spyder over to do this .......This is why most owner's take it to the dealer .................... ....Mike
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