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JohnStMartin
13-07-13, 07:36 PM
its over full when the bike is upright , and just over empty when on the sidestand... whats going on, which reading is OK (pun intended)
dkid
13-07-13, 07:46 PM
level is measured with bike upright
savage86
13-07-13, 07:47 PM
Shouldn't be over full when upright. Somewhere in between when upright not on rear paddock stand either.
JohnStMartin
13-07-13, 08:29 PM
ok, its just such a huge difference considering the lean angle on the side stand. will overfill damage the bike?
stuR
13-07-13, 09:05 PM
Officially yes, damaging gaskets and oil seals however alot of people tend to go with a little more is better than not enough.
Kwally5
13-07-13, 09:14 PM
Too much can also be as bad as not enough. If it was me I would undo the sump plug and let a bit out when upright so it sits just under the full mark.

That way you know your safe :)
stuR
13-07-13, 09:19 PM
If it was me and it was overfilled, i wouldnt touch the sump. No doubt half the oil will spill out, just syringe it from the top will be easier and less messy.
dkid
13-07-13, 09:20 PM
If it was me and it was overfilled, i wouldnt touch the sump. No doubt half the oil will spill out, just syringe it from the top will be easier and less messy.
+1
Ginja_Joe
13-07-13, 09:28 PM
Shouldn't be over full when upright. Somewhere in between when upright not on rear paddock stand either.

I always check the level on rear paddock stand. I haven't found another way that isn't a faff ...
jambo
13-07-13, 09:42 PM
The bike needs to have its oil level checked with both wheels level and the bike upright.

If the bike's on the side stand you put quite a bit more oil in than you should.

If you use a rear paddock stand and no front stand the motor's tilted forwards, you'll under fill with oil.

Jambo
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Tomor
13-07-13, 09:43 PM
Easiest way i have found is on the drive with a brick. A brick is the perfect size to hold the bike near as dammit vertical, without it tipping over.
Ginja_Joe
13-07-13, 09:47 PM
Not sure i'd trust it tomor ...
I'll just slightly compensate for the underfill and get the missus to check every now and then.
Matt-EUC
13-07-13, 09:47 PM
Easiest way i have found is on the drive with a brick. A brick is the perfect size to hold the bike near as dammit vertical, without it tipping over.


+1
JohnStMartin
14-07-13, 08:22 AM
thanks for the advice .