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Oil level when to check

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#1 ·
I have issue, I don't know when do I properly check oil level, on COLD or on OPERATING TEMPERATURE ?

Asking all these information becuase I did my oil change like 7-10 days ago, so I'm lost at all.

1. I started engine and waited it to reach 100C
2. I took off lower fairing
3. I took off screw for oil
4. I waited 2hours for oil to get out
5. I took oil filter out and did put new oil on it and cleaned around oil filter screw
6. I did put back the oil plug screw

This is where my questoin/problem begins

I poured TOTAL 3.5L of Bardahl 10w50 oil into the engine (3x whole containers and 4th half of contaner[0.5L]) Because each container has 1L of oil and 4th half so that's 3.5L of oil into the engine.

7. I did start bike and waited for operating temp 100C
8. There was no any oil leaks at all so I guess that's it
9. I turned off bike and waited 1-2hour to pass
10. I checked oil level and oil level was on maximum of glass on COLD

So what do you suggest to do, how can I check properly the oil level, when the bike is cold or when the bike is warmed up ?

Many thanks
 
#2 ·
RTB
Read The Book


Check the oil level only after at engine operating temperature.
Make sure the engine is at op- erating temperature and hold the motorcycle upright.
Allow the engine to idle for one minute.
Switch off the ignition.
Check oil level at the sight glass; level to be between min-max marks
 
#3 ·
If your level is FULL while engine is COLD you most likely have a little too much oil in the case.

It’s best to pour 3q in, start and check for leaks. Then ride the bike for a few miles and recheck level while the motor is hot. Add a little oil while the motor is hot to the proper level.
 
#4 ·
If you put in 3.5L your have the correct amount of oil in engine, hot or cold.
As long as it’s between the middle to top of sight glass in upright position hot it’s your preference. I like mine at top of sightglass hot at about 3.7L, Don’t overthink it.