10spd Posted July 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2015 Do we need to have the bike on the center stand to check oil or just hold it level & look at the sight glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted July 3, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2015 Should be on the center stand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted July 3, 2015 Thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted July 3, 2015 Thought so Just wanted to make sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 4, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 4, 2015 No, you can check just by holding the bike level, but it is a lot SAFER to put it on the center stand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted July 4, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 4, 2015 I check mine while sitting on it. Just reach down with my cell phone and take a short video. Have 2nd gen and no center stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted July 4, 2015 Share #7 Posted July 4, 2015 I check mine while sitting on it. Just reach down with my cell phone and take a short video. Have 2nd gen and no center stand. Why didn't I think of that? What an ingenious idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az1103 Posted July 4, 2015 Share #8 Posted July 4, 2015 No, you can check just by holding the bike level, but it is a lot SAFER to put it on the center stand... That's what wives are for ! Works out to be even safer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted July 6, 2015 YamahaLarry I like that idea, I am not sure if I am talented enough for that. az1103 that idea works the best but for other reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 6, 2015 Share #10 Posted July 6, 2015 nd gen I use a 2x4 piece and slip under the side stand. Makes it pretty level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill4you502 Posted July 11, 2015 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2015 ...NEVER try and hold your bike upright and check the oil level...Tried that once and dropped my bike into my wife's new car!!!!Cost me $1,200 (Not wanting to use insurance claim). Still hearing about it today!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted July 11, 2015 Share #12 Posted July 11, 2015 I use a small extending inspection mirror, sit on the bike with it upright, hold it so you can see the sight glass. No fret, no sweat!! You can pick one up at about any parts store for around $5.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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