Just a quick question about the oil level. I recently had an oil change done and want to make sure the level is okay. Ive been riding now for a while but am just starting to do all the simple mechanic stuff myself. When i open the oil cap i dont see hardly any oil in the clutch, i would think that there would be more. When i went to check the dipstick when i started to unscrew it towards the end i had some oil start draining out so i just screwed it back in. Just want to make sure that this level is okay, and if i should check it on a warm engine since i did this when the bike was cold.
2007-05-16 07:12:39 · 4 answers · asked by brian 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
So Does this mean that when i look down into the clutch after its been sitting it is normal to not be soaked in oil, and that after it runs it works the oil into the clutch to lubricate it?
2007-05-16 12:12:37 · update #1
Doesn't an R6 have an oil window?
Kawis have it, Hondas have it, I'd be surprised if Yamaha's didn't.
Do you have an owner's manual or repair manual? If not, get one.
2007-05-16 10:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No No you have to check the oil level when the engine is cold. If the bike is hot the reading will be inaccurate due to oil still being in the lines and other parts of the engine. Check the oil when the bike is cold not even started. Then make sure you make sure the bike is sitting straight up. Don't check the oil when the bikes is on the kickstand. Have a buddie hold sit on the bike or something and hold it upright then look at the little window by the engine cover. Don't know exactly where the window is on the R6 it should be by either side of the engine cover.
2007-05-16 08:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper way to check the oil level on all bikes is to run the bike for a few minutes.
Then turn off the engine and let it sit for a few minutes.
You run the bike to get the oil thin enough to circulate through the entire engine and lubricate all internal parts.
Then you let it sit, to let the oil drain back down to the crankcase.
--To check the oil lever - after fowllowing that procedure, hold the bike straight up and down (as if you were sitting on it).
--Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
--Insert the dipstick but don't screw it in (let it rest on the threads).
--The oil level should be between the cross-hatch markings on the dipstick.
Don't believe me anyone? View the owners manual -
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx
Go to - Parts & Service - View Owners Manuals -
2007-05-16 08:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the oil when the bike is warm, or after the motor has run a bit,
now, unless i am mistaken, there is an oil level window below the oil fill cap.
2007-05-16 07:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by coyotee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋