How do I check the oil on a 2009 Stratoliner 1900 ?

SOURCE: cross-threaded spark plug threads

On a newer motorcycle like this i would remove the head and replace. However, on less valuable engines, i would attempt to chase the threads with a tap made for this purpose. The risk involved is introducing metal filings into the finely machined cylinder bore. The best you can do is attempt to blow the filings out with compressed air. There are also thread inserts that can sometimes be fitted into the damaged spark plug hole. I recommend removing the head for this. This repair requires drilling out the hole and re-threading to accept the insert. Always start spark plugs by hand and turn several revolutions before using a wrench. Always allow the engine to cool completely before removing/installing spark plugs. Always torque spark plugs to specifications-do not overly tighten. Always replace spark plugs regularly to prevent siezing in the head- 3yrs max.

SOURCE: i dont have a owners

sitting on the bike it's on the left side front bottom of the motor between the frame rails coming out the side of the bottom towards the left. It comes out the left side front bottom inside the frame rail. An open end or closed end wrench needs to be used as theirs not enough room for a scocket and handle. won't fit. It's either 19 or 17 MM.

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• Posted on Jul 12, 2011

SOURCE: where is the oil fill

• There are a total of three plugs. Two of them are under the engine and the other one is under the crank case. The fill hole is on the bottom left front of the motor between the frame rail coming out of the bottom left side. Remove the oil fill plug out out of the front left bottom side of the inside of the frame rail. It's a tight fit so you will need a open ended wrench.

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