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I just bought an 09 america and did the 500 mile oil change yesterday. I used mobile 1 4t 10-40 becouse thats what the manual says to use. the manual says to put in 3.8 litres, is that 4 quartz? I know i'm to use the inspection glass, but it's kinda hard to do when your'e by yourself.
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With a filter change, mine uses exactly one gallon. That brings it up to the top fill mark.
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Stickman Yogi
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It's not that hard to check oil via the inspection glass. Yeah, it feels a little precarious when you first do this but just get down on your knees... grab the handlebar and pull the bike towards you until you feel the balance point. You'll get used to it but... by all means... CHECK THE OIL!
Don't just go by how much you poured in!
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Check Pants
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With a filter change, mine uses exactly one gallon. That brings it up to the top fill mark.
I get most of a gallon in there. Upon initial fill theres maybe 12ounces left over (if I dont use it I pour it into an empty water bottle) . I start it, let it run for a bit, shut it down and let it settle for a while. Re-check it again and top off if needed.
I keep mine between the lines. I do this cause after removing the air box I was getting oil out of the breather when it was to the top line. My bikes happy place is probably the lower line but I keep it between the lines.
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Loquacious
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Quote:
It's not that hard to check oil via the inspection glass. Yeah, it feels a little precarious when you first do this but just get down on your knees... grab the handlebar and pull the bike towards you until you feel the balance point. You'll get used to it but... by all means... CHECK THE OIL!
Don't just go by how much you poured in!
When you're grabbing that handgrip, grab the brake lever, too. 
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Loquacious
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You have to be on the right side of the bike to see the window and the kickstand is on the left - don't check it with the kickstand up. It's real easy to grab the seat and right handlebar and hold up straight. As long as it doesn't fall on you (not likely) you don't have much to worry about.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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3.8 L = 4.01541 qt (US Liq)
0.01541 Quarts = 0.49312000000000006 Ounces
So it works out to one gallon plus one teaspoonful
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