Lubricant Oil

how to check motorcycle engine oil lubricant?

When to check it? Since after engine started or turned off, the oil still in the upper crankcase, and the stick will shown as you have a low oil.

Check the oil when the engine is hot. Start the motor and either ride it around or idle it for 5 minutes. Turn off the engine and let it sit for 1 minute to let the oil settle. Then remove the dipstick and clean it with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Sit on the bike with the bike upright (ie. not on the sidestand).

Re-insert the dipstick into the engine. Read your manual: some engines you must re-insert and screw it back in, some engines (eg. Honda) you insert but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and read the level. It should be at least mid-way between the low and high levels.

Some bikes (eg. Yamaha) have a small glass sight window on the engine crankcase (typically on the right side) that shows you the oil level. This can be hard to see if you are sitting on the bike holding it upright (hint: ask a friend to help).

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