2004 Buell Blast? How do you check the oil? Change the oil?

I just purchased a 2004 Buell Blast with 900 original miles on it. I can't find an oil fill/dip stick to check the oil level. This bike isnt like the other bikes I have owned in the past. I would like to know how to check the oil level and change the oil. Thanks :)2004 Buell Blast? How do you check the oil? Change the oil?If your Buell Blast is anything like mine, it's easy to miss the oil dip stick, as it looks nothing like what I was used to. Look directly below your speedometer - before you get to the gas tank area, you should see a circular black %26quot;plug%26quot; with a straight raised area that you can grasp. Not so fast, though - to check your oil, first run the bike for 10-15 minutes..maybe drive it around the block once or twice, but not aggressively. The oil level reads differently when it's warm or cold, and you want to take a warm reading.



When you're done riding, park and turn off the bike, then unscrew the oil plug while you're sitting on it (to keep the bike level). It's a good idea to cover the plug and a little bit of the surrounding area with a rag when you do this, as 1: the oil will be somewhat hot, 2: you'll want something to wipe off the dipstick with, and 3: the oil is under slight pressure from the ride, and it can squirt out a little bit. Not life-threatening, but i can get messy.



Once you wipe off the dipstick, put it back in and take your reading. With 900 original miles on the bike, you should be a little low...at 1000 miles, you need to take it to have your 1000-mile checkup, and they'll also change your filter.



If your oil is too low for your comfort, you can add a little bit. If you live in a moderate climate (read: it's not often below 40 degrees Fahrenheit), you can use SAE 20W50. Also, please consider joining the Yahoo! Buell Blast owners group. They have a lot of great information, as well as Buell owners %26amp; service manuals. I've listed the URL below as a source.

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