2003 Buell XB9S: Maintenance
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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
1.6
GENERAL
Check engine oil level (hot check) at every refueling stop.
Inspect oil lines and filter for leaks:
●
At 1000 mi (1600 km) initial service and every 2500 mi
(4000 km) service interval.
Change engine oil and filter under normal service conditions
in warm or moderate temperatures:
●
At 1000 mi (1600 km) initial service and every 5000 mi
(8000 km) service interval thereafter.
●
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
Change engine oil and filter under severe service conditions
in warm or moderate temperatures (severe dust, tempera-
tures above 80
o
F/27
o
C, extensive idling or speeds in excess
of 65 mph/105 km/h):
●
At 1000 mi (1600 km) initial service and every 2500 mi
(4000 km) service interval thereafter.
●
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
NOTE
The colder the weather, the shorter the recommended oil
change interval. A vehicle used only for short runs in cold
weather must have the engine oil drained more frequently.
CHECKING ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
An accurate engine oil level reading can only be obtained
with the engine at normal operating temperature (hot check).
The engine will require a longer warm up period in colder
temperatures.
For pre-ride inspection, simply verify that there are no oil
leaks from the oil filter and oil lines prior to operating the
motorcycle.
●
Perform a hot check of the engine oil level at each fuel
stop.
CAUTION
Do not allow hot oil level to fall below lower mark on dip-
stick. To do so may result in equipment damage and/or
malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not overfill oil tank. Overfilling oil tank may result in
oil carryover to the air cleaner, equipment damage and/or
equipment malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not switch oil brands indiscriminately because some
oils interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior oils
or non-detergent oils can damage the engine.
Ride motorcycle for approximately 10 minutes to ensure the
oil is hot and the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1.
The motorcycle must be on level ground, on the side-
stand, with the engine off.
2.
See
Unscrew and remove dipstick from oil
tank/swingarm filler hole. Wipe dipstick clean.
3.
Insert dipstick into oil tank filler hole, screwing dipstick in
completely. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
NOTE
The area between the upper and lower registration marks is
the operating range.
4.
See
Unscrew and remove dipstick and note
oil level.
a. Oil level should be within the operating range
(between upper and lower registration marks) on
dipstick.
b.
If oil level is below lower registration mark, add only
enough oil to bring oil level between lower and upper
registration marks.
Figure 1-3. Dipstick Location/Engine Oil Level
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Operating Range
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