A detailed video around the proper procedure for checking the oil on your 2021 Goldwing Tour DCT. We discuss three different methods in checking the oil and which method is most accurate.
Thanks for the video! I just grab a rag, sit on the bike, take the dip stick out, hold it upright between my legs and insert the dipstick to get the reading. I know some folks probably can't do it, but if you're physically able, give it a try, it's not as hard as many make it sound. Just move slowly when you're taking the reading 👍
I put mine on the center stand and used a block of wood under the front tire to level the bike up and then checked the oil level. That seemed to be good for me and maybe it helps some others here.
after a fresh ol change with 4.9 qtr , I just check the stick for reference and it will show 1/2 way between min and max and that's where I think it should be.
Good video, thank you! if you ask me, its over kill. I never put wood under the front wheel. Leveled ground , center stand and check oil by the book. Check the book, that is the only thing they ask to do. I have long legs and so I check it, siting on the bike and keep her upright the best I can. I check like 3 times, real quick. Never an issue. If I take 150ml out of the last qt, at any oil change, the oil level is always shy from the top stick line. No need to stress ourselves on this issue. Maybe one day, they will simplify this.
The service manual says when checking the oil level, “Centerstand model: Place the motorcycle on the centerstand on a level surface. Non-centerstand model: Place the motorcycle in an upright position.”
My dealership (Schroader’s) specifically told me to check oil on the center stand during my orientation session. Putting the bike on a chocked side stand while alone is a recipe for a dropped bike. Once it starts tipping away, there is no stopping it.
Just discovered your channel. I greatly appreciate your Goldwing videos. Very informative!! Once I get my camera settings figured out, I plan on uploading my Goldwing adventures as well.
Set your level on the engine rocker cover while you are on it with the tires on the ground, then put it on the center stand, I bet there will not be much of a difference front to back. The center stand would be much closer to level than on a 2x6 still leaning to the left, since you have to check it all the way on the right side of the bike. If the dipstick was in the center of the engine, then it wouldn't really matter.
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I don't have a GL, but an Indian. I have a WheelDock wheel chock for my bike. Keeps the front wheel secure and on the floor (not a rocker chock). I think your center stand measurement would be good enough, as the manual says...if between the lower and upper mark you are good to go and you were right in the middle. when you measured with the side stand on a 2x6 the measurement went down (obviously...it's leaning left) and the level was still between the marks (albeit lower than center), you were still good to go. Since the motorcycle operates at a vertical position, not a leaned position, I would use the center stand method and just keep the level in the middle. I seriously doubt that with your rear wheel about 2 inches off the ground is going to make any difference compared to if your bike was vertical with rear wheel on the ground. Side to side the levels were way different (on kickstand vs. on kickstand and board), but front to back (on center stand) very negligible. Either way, your video was very good.
I just wanted to add a counter point. First, thanks so much for the video. What if the slightly leaned position on chocked sudestand was a little low and not that the center stand was a little high? Either way the important thing to remember is you can't check it cold or freshly turned off, gotta check it a few minutes after turning off.
I don't understand why Honda don't do the same as Harley and have two measurements on the dipstick, one for side stand and one for centre stand, would make so much more sense!
ALL nice vdos EXCEPT for the monotonous music...would be much better without it as the voice n music levels vary considrably, esp. for hphone users. And anyway, we aren't here for the music but the sounds of the bike changing gears on the twisties, uphill n down and your speech !!
Inro is way too long and annoying. If I wanted to listen to music, I would go someplace else. Why do you video posters torture everyone with your favorite music????
