Hey Max, I am in my second oil change on a DCT. I drain the oil till no drops coming out. I pre fill the oil filter, I pure exactly 4.9 L of 10-30 Honda GA4 oil. 0.1 L is 100 ML which I take out from the last QT. I check my oil almost after every few rides exactly the way Honda says in the book. The bike is on a center stand in my garage. So, after 3 mins, when I pull the dip stick out, clean it, drop it down, pull it, it shows 1/16" over the high mark? Is that a risk? Is this normal? Should I take more then 100ML out?

I am sure that one of the 87 comment has already provided this information, but I am going to say it anyway. I have the 2018-2019 Honda Service Manual for the Gold Wing. Page 3-11, under the MAINTENANCE Chapter, tells the service technicians how to check the oil level. It states as follows: "ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK - Centerstand model (apparently not all models of the Gold Wing come with a factory installed centerstand, but all of the Gold Wing Tour models come with the centerstand) "Place the motorcycle on its centerstand on a level surface." Start the engine and let it idle for 3 - 5 minutes. Stop the engine and wait for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove the dipstick and wipe the oil from the dipstick with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick without screwing it in, remove it and check the oil level. If the oil level is below or near the lower level mark on the dipstick, remove the oil filler cap and add the recommended oil up to the upper level mark. I happen to have a 2020 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT Airbag model, and Honda assures me that the 2018-2019 manual will remain unchanged for the 2020 models. So, if you have a 2018-2020 Honda Gold Wing with a factory centerstand, just follow the simple instructions. No need to find a second person to hold the bike upright, or perform some sort of trapeze act to check the oil level on a model that comes with a centerstand.

Super helpful, on the two dipsticks. My goldwing came to me by inheritance from a dear friend lost last year. I noticed the dipstick looked different than the one in the manual and on various online videos. I found through looking around on the internet my friend had installed the Traxxion Dynamics dipstick extender, probably when he had the front end done. And it has the longer DCT dipstick. I am much more confident now knowing it is the correct factory dipstick. Thanks

Thanks Max.... keep up the good job and keep those videos coming....

For all the people complaining that Honda should have provided a sight glass, it makes checking slightly easier (just looking at the glass instead of using the dipstick), but it doesn't solve the issue of having to warm up the bike first. My ST1300 had a sight glass, and frankly, it was a pain because it wasn't significantly easier than dipping a dipstick, and it required getting down on my hands and knees to see the glass. I'd rather stand while checking than crawling around trying to see in the glass.

Great channel. Very helpful information and advice. I'd screw it up for sure without you guys.

That is what I have been doing, thanks Max

do it exactly as Max advises, I had 0.3 l too much oil after an inspection at Honda !!

Appreciate the info, tks

My 2015 Honda Valkyrie has the same checking procedure in the manual.

I just looked at mine,mine is non abs,but it is in in reverse, thank goodness the dealership didit,i called one of the owners ,he said bring it in, apologizing profusely.the teck is a 40 year bike mechanic,it can happen to anyone.

Mine doesn’t show a drop when cold or hot. I use a 2x4 stud and with your new dip stick and kickstand pad I got from you it is very close to being straight up and down so now it’s easy to check the oil with only one person. Great video here for sure ! 💪🏻

Thanks Max. I wonder how a Chock stand affects this whole situation. That would keep the bike upright but may have the front wheel higher.

Max, can you put on a lav mic so the audio is consistent? hard to hear when you back away from the camera. That would be very helpful for us old guys who can't hear well.

Thanks !

..Once you have changed the oil yourself 2 times ...You know how much oil is required in your oil change and it should eliminate the guess work for then on in !! Just make sure to prime your oil filter and let that filter soak up the oil 🛢 prior to filling with the set amount !!! Lol

It’s not that tough. Per Honda America tech. Kick a small piece of 2x4 under front wheel while bike is on center stand. Once back wheel makes contact with ground, check oil level. Tech said to check cold. Without starting. When I do it, shows oil level. All good.

I really enjoy your videos! It's always a good idea to check your oil level, but "if" a brand new Honda Goldwing used or lost oil, then I'd be highly ill. $30k for a motorcycle and oil issues shouldn't be coming up.

Question for you have you ever checked it and it seems like it needs more the the requirement amount of oil . I put 4.9 after a complete oil change and ran it for about 15mins then I waited 3 min like manual said and I had it on the center stand and seems like it needed more.??

This is not complicated. Center stand is correct. Cold in the morning, my 2018 six speed shows about 2.5 mm below full. Following the procedure, it is right on the mark. I have no idea why someone’s would show no oil cold except if it was on the kickstand or simply way low on oil. Using a level and a helper, there is maybe 0.010 difference from using the center stand. Logic would tell you that by the book, use the center stand. As Max mentioned, you do not screw the dip stick in to check it. As another mention, if you use a Honda filter and nearly 4.9 quarts, you’re finished with a six speed. I start with 4.7, check it, and add a little until full. 4.9 is pretty close on my bike. Just a tad over. If you are going by bottle marks, forget it. Even precision beakers in a quantitative analysis lab would no be absolutely perfect as the temp of your add oil to bring it up to the mark would change density. Be consistent and it benefit you and your beautiful piece of artwork Honda built for you.

Fortunately I am 6' 3 I don't have any issues reaching down to the dipstick.

Good video this time. You showed it's not that hard. Dipsticks are approximation of oil level, not a measuring gauge. If it's in the acceptable area, it's good to go. Temperature is a huge factor in how much oil it shows.

How about put a 2x4 under front tire and put on center stand

Part 3 and I still don't get how to check the oil level 🤣

Damn but this is a Silly Issue . Honda need to re-Design something in the engine . Probably a Simple fix that doesn't affect anything else .

At the price Honda is asking for people should gert up and tell them this crap"dip stick etc" for that price is just not on, Who the hell do they think they are???

So the new Wing is a high tech show piece and it still has a dipstick? An electronic one would be neat.

That video was of use Max. We've spent a lot of $$ on these bikes. When you open your vids lambasting Honda and calling them stupid it closes your audience's mind to your message