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    Default NEED ADVISE

    I have 2 questions if anyone could help it would be appreciated.
    1- Just for the heck of it I checked to oil cold today on my 2012 spyder RT SM5 and found no oil what so ever on the stick. Would this be normal or should we at least have some sign of oil. I know we need to check it got after a run but I was just intersted in what I would find.

    2- What type of oil can we buy at a place like discount auto parts or Walmart that would meet the specs of the spyder. Any help from the experienced would be awesome. Thank you guys.
    Sincerely Mike

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    Question 1: The spyder should be warmed up before checking the oil. It will show zero oil on the dipstick when cold.

    Question 2: I recommend getting a quart or two from the dealer and to keep that on hand for intermediate oil fill corrections. Most places do not carry the recommend oil for the Spyder.

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    You're not alone, Keep reading your owners manual and familiarize it and keep your self tune to this site and will learn more like I did. Good luck and keep Spyding

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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    Question 2: I recommend getting a quart or two from the dealer and to keep that on hand for intermediate oil fill corrections. Most places do not carry the recommend oil for the Spyder.
    The discount stores won't have what you need.
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Any Motorcycle dealer will have the oil you need,
    Doesn't matter if it's Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha. ETC...
    But just get a extra Quart from your Cam Am dealer ,like previous mentioned.

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