Oil level check.

Post by **duke** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:00 pm

Boxer wrote: ... Lift left leg slightly and tap with toe 4 times on pavement ...

Martyn wrote: ... Oh, & do you only use genuine pure Bavarian air to top up your tyres?

iowabeakster wrote: ... scratch behind the mirror stalks, when it rolls over, rub belly furiously.

Guys, you by any chance had any oil in your beer??? Or maybe breathing too much exhaust fumes???

geothepencil · Post by **geothepencil** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:14 pm

In my experience, you can safely add oil no matter what or how it was run or not run if its on the centerstand and you only bring it up to say, half way to center of the circle. If the oil is still in the cooler as well, I don't think it will be overfilled in that case. But don't leave it with nothing showing. You will eventually get to know your engine and how it shows oil or not. Good luck !

geo

Post by **Biff's R** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:09 pm

look while it is on the sidestand. Make sure you see oil. Then check on the center stand. The dot in the middle while on the sidestand is approximately the bottom of the sight glass on the centerstand.

I usually just wait for the light to come on, and then I add some.

Post by **CycleRob** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:42 pm

Man, this has been settled before. Pass the popcorn.

FYI - when the oil level shows on the sidestand but not on the centerstand, there is almost THREE QUARTS IN THE ENGINE!!!
Don't panic, and never add more than 8oz (1/4 qt) when needed. CenterRedDot is ideal for "Full". Over that level seems to be vapored or burned away quickly.

Because of the "no-show" 3qt reserve, too much oil IS worse than not enough. Unless, of course, you haven't checked the level in several months of brisk riding. Then you deserve a punch in the stomach from all the guys that are now eating popcorn.

Sunbeemer · Post by **Sunbeemer** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:00 pm

I believe the answer to your question is...
like all things, it shrinks when it cools off

And about filling your oil, just remember what it says on the bier stein,

"Nicht uber max!"

Goes good with popcorn...

phing · Post by **phing** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:02 pm

As a hapless nube, I believe I had originally checked my oil-level while on sidestand. Apparently I saw no descernable oil level because of all the oil in the way. I am afraid I suffer from 'previous deutsche oil-level sight-glass turbidity-ambiguity' syndrome. It's a horrible condition as I am sure you are aware. I used to work with a German Roffin laser; of which the vaccum pump's oil-level sight-glass was never legible. I incorrectly assumed that was having the same issue.
I am better now. My last cycle was remote sump, so I just tried to pour it in as fast as it leaked out.

def38 · Post by **def38** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:17 am

phing wrote:As a hapless nube, I believe I had originally checked my oil-level while on sidestand. Apparently I saw no descernable oil level because of all the oil in the way. I am afraid I suffer from 'previous deutsche oil-level sight-glass turbidity-ambiguity' syndrome. It's a horrible condition as I am sure you are aware. I used to work with a German Roffin laser; of which the vaccum pump's oil-level sight-glass was never legible. I incorrectly assumed that was having the same issue.
I am better now. My last cycle was remote sump, so I just tried to pour it in as fast as it leaked out.

Dry sump...yes, simple.

However, your boxer engine's oil fill cap is more accessible...easier to pour it in as it leaks out. I believe you'll find the turbidity-ambiguity syndrome has changed to "where is this engine hiding all the oil"?