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Sportster oil checks are done with the bike on the stand after a complete engine warm up to evenly distribute the 20-50 motoroil throughout. The dipstick will be completely inserted to collect the correct data. New sporties, when the dipstick is completely inserted, it will click and be flush with the oil tank.

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Q: How do you check the oil dipstick in a Harley Sportster?
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