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Thanks. That has been very helpful. Will put this experience to the test on my bike as well and report back!

[Oggi]

Thanks. Will contact them first thing today and will keep you posted as to what I hear back!

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That is certainly part of my fear. I am also afraid that if that was the case the engine may have been damaged on the ride home (as the oil “disappeared”). Any thoughts?

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Upright I also opened the cap. There seems to be nothing there…

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Problem is that the oil glass indicated almost maximum level as I left the dealership and hardly any left this morning (again, 20 miles later)…

[Oggi]

Thanks Rupmisc and Ben for your thoughtful and helpful posts. Very useful indeed.
Rupmisc: I did take the MSF (BRC course). I would not be riding a bike without it (did I mention being cautious lol). You did identify the correct bike I have been using so your post is useful (thanks for taking the time).
Like you I am a bit concerned about the sitting position on a cruiser (I am 44), but would not like to have a forward reclining, sporty, position either. It does seem that the 250 has a better sitting position than the 500 (one wonders if Kawasaki is going to change that in 2010…).
I have been doing quite a lot of reading online. This might also be the time to say that I very much appreciate this website and have found it extremely helpful
Cheers.

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