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Posted by pcarrell
 - August 20, 2015, 17:38:26 PM

I always end up using a little bit less then 4 quarts with a full draining from the oil screen plug and a filter change.  I fill the filter and install (a bit messy, so be quick about it), then level the bike and add oil until it's a little over where I want it in the window.  Going a little over makes up for what was spilled when putting the filter on.  Now fire the bike and let it run for a minute or two.  Shut it off and wait 5 minutes and check the oil level with the bike leveled.  You should be good!

Posted by Vincenzo
 - August 20, 2015, 17:15:34 PM

The specs listed on the site (and elsewhere) says to use 4L of oil with filter change for a 1999 Drifter but the Owner's Manual has 3.1L when filter is removed.
Which is correct/recommended. 4L seems to be towards the top of the fill area but not over. Should I drain 1/2L out?
Thanks.

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