Am a new owner of 2008 fireblade, done an oil change today for the first time on this bike. SM says 3L of oil with filter but I have put in roughly 3.3L, checked the dipstick and it was between min and max. How much do you use on your bikes ? Thanks.
3.5L for mine mate... Fill it between min and max, run the bike, turn it off, let it settle and add a bit more if needs be dude.
When I change the oil I just keep adding oil until it reaches halfway on the dipstick, then I run it for a few minutes so the oil filter can fill up. Then I check it again and re-fill to the top of the two marks on the dipstick.
You don't have to screw the dipstick in, just push it in as far as will go if your not doing it already, if this makes a difference!
I wouldn't worry about the manual, just make sure it registers correctly on the dipstick. I've had bikes for 35 years and never had problems following this procedure.
