Content Source: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9931391 R02) > Pre-Ride Inspections Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Engine Oil Level Check

Due to the semi-dry sump lubrication system, the engine oil level shown in the sight glass will fluctuate with movement of the motorcycle from a vertical position and with the temperature of the oil. To get an accurate oil level reading follow all inspection procedures closely.
IMPORTANT
Engine MUST BE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE when checking oil level. Check oil after riding or after idling a cold engine for 5-10 minutes.
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  1. With the motorcycle in an upright (vertical) position, let the warm engine idle for 30 seconds.
  2. Stop engine.
  3. Place the machine on a level area and hold it in an upright (centered) position.
  4. Inspect the oil level by looking at the oil sight glass. The oil level should be in the middle of the sight glass between the FULL and ADD marks.
  5. Do not overfill. The appropriate volume of oil should be in the middle of the sight glass. If oil level is low, remove engine oil fill plug and add Indian Motorcycle 15W–60 Full Synthetic engine oil. Repeat steps 1- 4 until the reading is within the safe operation range.
caution
Oil level will NOT be accurate if checked on a cold engine. DO NOT ADD oil to raise level to middle of sight glass on a cold engine, as this can result in overfilling.
NOTE
Do not overfill! The correct approximate volume is in the middle of the sight glass between the FULL and ADD marks.

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