09BlueRebel

Changes my oil about a month ago after it sat all winter and just started riding again two weeks ago. I have put on about 250 miles in the last week or so. The bike is brand new and only has 250 miles and I went outside to check the oil while I'm at work today and it's below the stick! I do not seem to have a leak but am worried. How should I check the oil stick to make sure I'm getting an accurate reading and should I be worried?

Help! Ont wanna blow up my new bike!

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09BlueRebel

My bad...was checking it with the bike on the kickstand....with the bike level and the cap not screwed in, the oil reads to the top of the hash marks! Am I checking it right?

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Turbosully

Now you are checking it right The bike has to be level when checking the oil, I usually just put a 2x4 and a piece of ¼ in plywood under the kickstand and call it close enough to level but you can sit on the bike to and check the level.

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My bikes ... for now
2007 Suzuki M50
2006 Honda Rebel
2005 KTM SX85
1996 YZ 250

09BlueRebel

I am having a long week and just was freaking out for no reason...my mind is gone...thanks

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Guba

Nothing like a good panic attack to raise the blood pressure.

I prescribe a minimum of 100 miles riding on some back country roads to alleviate the problem. It should also refresh your memory. If the problem persists, increase your daily mileage.

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'07 Rebel 250 26,000 miles

hundopow450

Will you be my doctor? please?

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rebel rebel

1986 cmx450, 2002 cmx250

Guba

No problem!

Do an oil change and call me in the morning.

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Some days beer tastes good...other days beer tastes better!

'07 Rebel 250 26,000 miles