Seems like a stupid question but here goes my head says it should be upright but book says on side stand I've checked the oil on my recently acquired Uly and its way above the overfill mark practiclly to top of dip stick can someone confirm how to check level, bike was hot after a 15 min run cheers John

Hi & welcome.

The oil level must be checked while on the side stand, seems strange I know but it is correct.

Seems like yours is overfilled & I'm sure someone will confirm.

yup on side stand

Thanks for prompt replies will get a tube and syringe out and start losing some, going off to applecross tomorrow so wanted everything right, bought a litre of fresh top up oil prior to checking the level never dreamt it would have been overfilled by I assume the previous owner and not the last bike shop service, thanks again John

on the side for the swing arm upright for the front - both warm

now I,m confused upright for front which oil is that then cheers

I dont wish to pee on your bonfire, but my mates are just back from Applecross today and its rained for 5 days soild......

Hope you have better luck with the weather.

Stay lucky Woody.

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engine oil on the side - trans straight up - both warm

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Pash just read the link very helpful and now at ease with levels etc for my first excursion on the buell thanks to everyone for help John