Checking oil level question. - SV650.org

27-05-10, 07:10 PM

Hi all
I've just collected my new bike having only passed test a few weeks ago. I've not got around to getting a haynes manual yet so thought I'd ask the question on here.. When checking the oil level in the window with the bike upright (as I know is how it is supposed to be) its fine, however theres no sign of any oil in the window when the bike is on its side stand and wondered if this is normal?

its a 2001 curvy

cheers

dyzio · 27-05-10, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwk

When checking the oil level in the window with the bike upright (as I know is how it is supposed to be) its fine, however theres no sign of any oil in the window when the bike is on its side stand and wondered if this is normal?

its a 2001 curvy

cheers

Yep, all good.

Biker Biggles · 27-05-10, 07:14 PM

Yes thats right.As the bike leans over the oil drains to one side,so on the sidestand it will have drained away from the window.Hence always check it upright on level ground.
Check it often.

TheRamJam · 27-05-10, 07:51 PM

Seems ok to me!

Remember to check it cold and then check again when warm obviously with the bike upright

andrewsmith · 27-05-10, 07:53 PM

its all good!
Aye make sure its stone cold!

madcockney · 27-05-10, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwk

Hi all
I've just collected my new bike having only passed test a few weeks ago. I've not got around to getting a haynes manual <SNIP>

Try the Book Depository http://www.bookdepository.co.uk for the manual. It's £14.45 delivered and you usually have it 48 hours after order.

27-05-10, 07:10 PM	#1
pwk Guest Posts: n/a	Checking oil level question. Hi all I've just collected my new bike having only passed test a few weeks ago. I've not got around to getting a haynes manual yet so thought I'd ask the question on here.. When checking the oil level in the window with the bike upright (as I know is how it is supposed to be) its fine, however theres no sign of any oil in the window when the bike is on its side stand and wondered if this is normal? its a 2001 curvy cheers

27-05-10, 07:14 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: newbie oil level question Yes thats right.As the bike leans over the oil drains to one side,so on the sidestand it will have drained away from the window.Hence always check it upright on level ground. Check it often. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

27-05-10, 07:51 PM	#4
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: newbie oil level question Seems ok to me! Remember to check it cold and then check again when warm obviously with the bike upright __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

27-05-10, 07:53 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: newbie oil level question its all good! Aye make sure its stone cold! __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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