Brake Pad Posted February 12, 2011 #1 Posted February 12, 2011 With the motor cold, on its side stand, what should the Oil level be in the Glass window?
ctraylor Posted February 12, 2011 #2 Posted February 12, 2011 You have to stand it up straight to check the oil. It should be half to three quarters up the glass with the bike on the center stand.
V7Goose Posted February 12, 2011 #3 Posted February 12, 2011 It is impossible to check the oil level on a 2nd Gen while sitting on the sidestand unless you have placed that sidestand on something to mike the bike sit completely upright. Goose
SilvrT Posted February 12, 2011 #4 Posted February 12, 2011 It is impossible to check the oil level on a 2nd Gen while sitting on the sidestand unless you have placed that sidestand on something to mike the bike sit completely upright. Goose Unless I'm mistaken, this applies to pretty much every scoot. Even a 1st gen
V7Goose Posted February 12, 2011 #5 Posted February 12, 2011 Unless I'm mistaken, this applies to pretty much every scoot. Even a 1st gen I know not about those old decrepit junk heaps, so I try not to offer advice about them.
Brake Pad Posted February 13, 2011 Author #6 Posted February 13, 2011 my 07 didn't come with a center stand. but the wife helped me out, Oil's at just above center, with the bike upright
Condor Posted February 13, 2011 #7 Posted February 13, 2011 I know not about those old decrepit junk heaps, so I try not to offer advice about them.
Kirby Posted February 13, 2011 #8 Posted February 13, 2011 I know not about those old decrepit junk heaps, so I try not to offer advice about them. :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot:
Drreb Posted February 13, 2011 #9 Posted February 13, 2011 Easy way to check your oil level is get yourself a mechanic mirro and sit on your bike and bring it up level and hold the mirro down to your site glass and check your oil the easy way.
skydoc_17 Posted February 13, 2011 #10 Posted February 13, 2011 I merely put my bike up on the CENTER STAND and check the oil level! Oh yea, I listen to my Cassette Deck while I am doing it, JUST LIKE YOU DO! I can see why you Second Gen. owners Chose the ultra-modern Cassette Deck Option over the boring, utilitarian CENTER STAND OPTION, I'm sure it makes perfect sense to a Second Gen. Owner?!?! Earl
Condor Posted February 13, 2011 #12 Posted February 13, 2011 I merely put my bike up on the CENTER STAND and check the oil level! Oh yea, I listen to my Cassette Deck while I am doing it, JUST LIKE YOU DO! I can see why you Second Gen. owners Chose the ultra-modern Cassette Deck Option over the boring, utilitarian CENTER STAND OPTION, I'm sure it makes perfect sense to a Second Gen. Owner?!?! Earl My 84, 87, 90, 91,and 93 have center stands just like my 99....
skydoc_17 Posted February 13, 2011 #13 Posted February 13, 2011 Hey Jack, Tell the truth, you scabbed that center stand off of one of those old, leaky creaky, First Gens, didn't you! Who would have ever thought that your parts bike for your Second Gen. would be a FIRST GEN.! And you STILL have a Cassette Player, Seems you forgot you HAD First Gens. when you were applauding V7Goose's comment about those Leaky, creaky Frist Gens. You can't serve two masters Jack, Seems just the other day I had to remind you that you have a First Gen. Rear Caliper on the back of your Second Gen. I mean what a deal, Detuned First Gen. Motor, First Gen. Rear Brake Caliper, 1/2 of a First Gen. front brake calipers, Cassette Deck, NO center stand, blown out rear shock, bad coils, non replaceable spark plug wires, and only $16 Grand. If you had three Second Gens. you would almost have one good First Gen. Earl
Yammer Dan Posted February 13, 2011 #14 Posted February 13, 2011 Hey Jack, Tell the truth, you scabbed that center stand off of one of those old, leaky creaky, First Gens, didn't you! Who would have ever thought that your parts bike for your Second Gen. would be a FIRST GEN.! And you STILL have a Cassette Player, Seems you forgot you HAD First Gens. when you were applauding V7Goose's comment about those Leaky, creaky Frist Gens. You can't serve two masters Jack, Seems just the other day I had to remind you that you have a First Gen. Rear Caliper on the back of your Second Gen. I mean what a deal, Detuned First Gen. Motor, First Gen. Rear Brake Caliper, 1/2 of a First Gen. front brake calipers, Cassette Deck, NO center stand, blown out rear shock, bad coils, non replaceable spark plug wires, and only $16 Grand. If you had three Second Gens. you would almost have one good First Gen. Earl :sign yeah that::sign yeah that::sign yeah that::clap2:
Condor Posted February 13, 2011 #15 Posted February 13, 2011 Hey Jack, Tell the truth, you scabbed that center stand off of one of those old, leaky creaky, First Gens, didn't you! Who would have ever thought that your parts bike for your Second Gen. would be a FIRST GEN.! And you STILL have a Cassette Player, Seems you forgot you HAD First Gens. when you were applauding V7Goose's comment about those Leaky, creaky Frist Gens. You can't serve two masters Jack, Seems just the other day I had to remind you that you have a First Gen. Rear Caliper on the back of your Second Gen. I mean what a deal, Detuned First Gen. Motor, First Gen. Rear Brake Caliper, 1/2 of a First Gen. front brake calipers, Cassette Deck, NO center stand, blown out rear shock, bad coils, non replaceable spark plug wires, and only $16 Grand. If you had three Second Gens. you would almost have one good First Gen. Earl Well first off Earl the center stand ain't off a 1stGen, it's a 2ndGen stand.... at least on this one... And what's wrong with cassettes? Have Cassettes..Will Travel. Who wants to carry around one of those cute little girly IPOD's when we have a manly tape deck on board.... And I don't serve a master... I have a Harem!!! Caliper?? See they are related. And a little biased ain't you Earl?? All bikes have warts. Comes with the territory. Good thing too. Huh?? Gives someone a chance to sell a bunch of kits for those warts....
Thom Posted February 13, 2011 #16 Posted February 13, 2011 It is impossible to check the oil level on a 2nd Gen while sitting on the sidestand unless you have placed that sidestand on something to mike the bike sit completely upright. Goose And this is from a guy that 3 out 4 of his bikes are from the 70s , I think He likes old bikes 3 times better !
N3FOL Posted February 15, 2011 #17 Posted February 15, 2011 FWIW, I jack up my bike using my J&S jack about once a week and check my oil level while it is on the jack.
DanC Posted February 15, 2011 #18 Posted February 15, 2011 With the motor cold, on its side stand, what should the Oil level be in the Glass window? You would not check the oil dip stick in your car or truck on a incline to get a true reading, so the same applies to a motorcycle. ie: LEVEL = Good Reading. DanC:cool10:
elmicko Posted February 15, 2011 #19 Posted February 15, 2011 I merely put my bike up on the CENTER STAND and check the oil level! Oh yea, I listen to my Cassette Deck while I am doing it, JUST LIKE YOU DO! I can see why you Second Gen. owners Chose the ultra-modern Cassette Deck Option over the boring, utilitarian CENTER STAND OPTION, I'm sure it makes perfect sense to a Second Gen. Owner?!?! Earl Well yeah, but my feet reach the ground on my 2nd Gen...never could get them to do that on my 1st Gen. And 2nd Gens are prettier...just sayin'.
Rick Haywood Posted February 15, 2011 #20 Posted February 15, 2011 With the motor cold, on its side stand, what should the Oil level be in the Glass window? Nothing
dingy Posted February 15, 2011 #21 Posted February 15, 2011 I know not about those old decrepit junk heaps, so I try not to offer advice about them. It just takes a mechanic that's better than average to work on a classic. Sometimes it takes a little more work than running down to the Yamaha shop to get a new part. Gary
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