[AceTeacher]

I've seen both in searches... which is right? I just replaced mine in my T and filled it over on the stand... now I'm wondering... got a long ride to The Tail of the Dragon tomorrow...

 

[byggd]

The engine oil is checked standing up so i'd have to guess the dif. is too??

 

[93gc40]

ALL fluids are to be checked and filled with bike or reservior verticle and level. You might have to tilt the bike to get the brake and clutch Master cylinders leveled.

 

[Custom85VT]

Whoops!

 

[dernp]

Have a safe trip.

 

[AceTeacher]

Thanks all... I went out and corrected my error. It didn't make much difference, except in my head, LOL. I HATE taking those hard saddle bags on and off, and the ^%$# exhaust is in the way, but I bit the bullet. Won't make that mistake again.

Oil and filter changed, brake fluid changed front and rear, pads checked, tire pressure checked, rear fluid changed... was going to change the coolant, but I'm out of bike work time (and it gives no indication of having heating problems at all... the fan will come on if I've sat without moving for awhile, but it cycles like it should). I should be good to go!

 

[Schattenreiter]

You didn't make an error until you corrected your error. In other words engine is checked with bike level. Differential is checked on the side stand. True its not much different but you will be spilling gear oil out the vent until the level corrects itself.

 

[Cbjr]

You didn't make an error until you corrected your error. In other words engine is checked with bike level. Differential is checked on the side stand. True its not much different but you will be spilling gear oil out the vent until the level corrects itself.

+1 - later models (97+) the diff is checked and filled on the side stand.

 

[AceTeacher]

<<SIGH>>

Figures... started to wait for a few more replies, but the wife has "honeydos" that I've been working on.

I'll go out first thing in the morning and siphon off a little... it doesn't take that long... unless you guys figure it's no biggie. Better to have too much than not enough?

 

[fatelvis]

later models (97+) the diff is checked and filled on the side stand.

I have a '96, so does that meant I need to add mine until it is level when bike is off of it's kickstand?

 

[jpr1968]

Actually, have a container under the fill plug and when you take it out the overfill will simply pour out on it's own and yes the level is done on the sidestand.

 

[Cbjr]

I have a '96, so does that meant I need to add mine until it is level when bike is off of it's kickstand?

No it means I only have the service manual for 1997+.

 

[Schattenreiter]

I have the Honda service manual for 87-90 and 92-96(don't ask me why it skips 91) and it says side stand. So yes your 96 is covered by that.

 

[Houch]

You didn't make an error until you corrected your error. In other words engine is checked with bike level. Differential is checked on the side stand. True its not much different but you will be spilling gear oil out the vent until the level corrects itself.

Agree. Just checked my manual