Checking oil Properly

[vfrocket]

Any know the correct answer?

I have read on this site in a few places to check oil while bike is on the sidestand.

I read in my clymer manual to check it from the centerstand.

I cannot find my original owners manual to see what it says.

What is the correct way?

[scottpA_GS]

check it from the centerstand. And the correct level will be with the dipstick (NOT) Screwed in! Just kinda sitting in there

Thats what I have been told

[cay]

Kerry was kind enough to illustrate for us the differences in indicated oil level as checked from the sidestand, the centre stand, and holding the bike vertical.

Here's that thread.

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