[J-z17]

I have changed oil over the weekend- first time by myself. All went smooth as per procedure...
I’ve noticed that new oil level is just 1/4” above ADD line.
I would expect to have new oil level at least in the middle between marks...
I’ve emptied all containers from Indian oil kit.

Have you came across the same issue during the oil change?

 

[WillyH]

There are nemerous threads regarding the 111 oil change and oil level, and the several ways members use periotically to check the 111 oil level. Don't sweat it. As long as you used the entire change kit you are good to go. Do a search on the subject and you'll probably see about thousand posts on the subject.

 

[Michigander]

If you drained out 5.5 quarts, changed the oil filter, put in 5.5 quarts, then you are good to go. Don’t worry about the dipstick.

 

[J-z17]

This is exactly what I did, but there are sometime second thoughts.
Thanks for the replies; and I will look for similar posts just to go deeper into the issue

 

[TigerGA]

This is exactly what I did, but there are sometime second thoughts.
Thanks for the replies; and I will look for similar posts just to go deeper into the issue

It’s that way on the 111s and I guess on the 116s too. Not a very accurate system. Since these bikes don’t use oil at all, I never check between oil changes. Probably the most accurate check would be after you come back from a ride, and not after the bike has idled for a few min as the manual suggests.

 

[Dr.Shifty]

There are nemerous threads regarding the 111 oil change and oil level, and the several ways members use periotically to check the 111 oil level. Don't sweat it. As long as you used the entire change kit you are good to go. Do a search on the subject and you'll probably see about thousand posts on the subject.

This is the pictorial version of what WillyH said.

 

[J-z17]

Exactly, not always easy to find the right post as quickly as expected.
Best
Stay safe

 

[Medicine Bow]

If I'm not mistaken, new 111's take 6 qts. Not sure which engine is in your motorcycle.

Indian Motorcycle 111/116 Oil Change | Indian Motorcycle

How to change the oil and filter on an Indian Springfield, Chief, Indian Vintage, Chieftain or Roadmaster

www.indianmotorcycle.com

 

[J-z17]

I've used Indian Oil kit for 111 engine in 2017 Chieftain - the one I have. In the kit there is 5.5 quarts of oil.
Perhaps 6 qts is for 116s...

 

[Medicine Bow]

"Vehicles built February 2019 or later are equipped with a 6.0 quart engine. They feature a longer dipstick, which does not show a silver ring on the crankcase when installed."