anyone have any ideas why the check message would be on periodically?  oil level is good, only run premium gas in it, rides like a dream.  Just bought it 3 days ago and has 4,000 miles on it but once in a while the 'message' will show up where the mileage indicator is.
 

you may want to post your question on the volusia rider's forum at volusiariders.com.  They have some people that know that bikes inside and out...