Checking the oil level - Vulcan 500

longbeachgary · 05-15-2006

The position of the oil level window makes it impossible to hold the bike up straight and check the window. Till now, I have asked the wife to sit on the bike while I check the level. Today I was sitting on the bike in the garage and noticed a large (2' x 4') mirror leaning up against the wall. What if ????? So I held up the mirror while sitting on the bike and like a miracle, I can see the window.

neebelung · 05-15-2006

Good idea!! I always have Chris come out and crouch by the bike while I'm sitting on it to check mine.

BUT, do check your manual and make sure you're supposed to check it upright... some bikes you're actually supposed to check it when it's leaning on the kickstand.

elr658 · 05-15-2006

That's what centerstands are for. GRIN!

longbeachgary · 05-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by elr658

That's what centerstands are for. GRIN!

I wish I had a center stand!

05-15-2006	#1 (permalink)
longbeachgary Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 841	Checking the oil level - Vulcan 500 The position of the oil level window makes it impossible to hold the bike up straight and check the window. Till now, I have asked the wife to sit on the bike while I check the level. Today I was sitting on the bike in the garage and noticed a large (2' x 4') mirror leaning up against the wall. What if ????? So I held up the mirror while sitting on the bike and like a miracle, I can see the window.

05-15-2006	#2 (permalink)
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,149	Good idea!! I always have Chris come out and crouch by the bike while I'm sitting on it to check mine. BUT, do check your manual and make sure you're supposed to check it upright... some bikes you're actually supposed to check it when it's leaning on the kickstand. __________________ RIP Charley "Tuna" Sweezer... We miss you... :(

05-15-2006	#3 (permalink)
elr658 Eddie Lawson is God! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 4,653	That's what centerstands are for. GRIN! __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1983 Honda CB1100F Blue. www.myspace.com/79cb750f

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