ok jus bought my 97 lakota stock i had it serviced at the dealer jus wondering what kind of oil if any that i could use from the auto parts store and where should my oil level be on the sight glass

 

You will hear a lot about not using automotive grade oil in a wet clutch system,there are a lot of pros and cons.Yes,auto oil will work,just NEVER use anything with 'energy conserving' on the label,it has anti-wear additives that make it more slippery,and will cause clutch slippage in a wet clutch system.Usually 10-40,20-50 work fine,and some of the "industrial" type lubes,made for heavy equipment engines,will work. I've heard of a lot of people running the full synthetics,but then,at that price,you might as well run the 4 stroke wet clutch brand oils. Yamalube is really good,and there are others,too. In the end,it is your choice,but being too cheap on oil can cost you in engine life down the road.
As far as your oil level,most with a sight glass run at 1/2 full,with the engine off,and after it sits for a while to make sure the oil in the top end has time to run down to the sump.

 

I use Bel-Ray Semi-Senthetic 10w-40 in my Lakota. Has worked very well for me. However, I have to get it from a dealership. Not something that a local automotive store will carry, that I've ever seen anyway.

Make sure your on level ground when you are checking your oil through the sight glass. You will see 2 dash marks. You want it between them. Not above or below. I fill mine just below the top dash mark. It takes just over 2qts. regarless of what is stamped right on the case. Again, make sure your on level ground. Do not over fill it.

 

I use 10w40 motor oil and no clutch slippage no problems. But I do change the oil every 3 rides. You will be OK using motor oil, motorcycle oil, or gear oil (no experience with ATF). The key is to change the oil at regular frequent intervals, depending on how often, where, and how hard you ride. Good luck.

 

I just use Kawachem 10w/40 cause that's what the owners manual calls for.It's not very expensive either,like $2.50 a quart.