Checking oil on a 1983 gs 850 ?

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  • kevinwcarr

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    Checking oil on a 1983 gs 850 ?

    Until i get a manual i have a question for you people. The bike has a site glass for the oil. what is the proper way to check oil? Put bike on center stand and check it? Thanks in advance.
  • hampshirehog
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    • Oct 2007
    • 12675
    • Hampshire. UK

    #2
    You got it. On centre stand and flat ground.
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    • kevinwcarr

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      Thank you.

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      • Guest

        #4
        if you do it when the engine has sat for a while, like overnight, you want the oil level to the TOP mark on the window, or even a bit more
        if you just let it cool down after a run, that same quantity of oil is likely to show a bit less on the sight window

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