![]() The number of degrees of lean required for the check is about the same(5 degrees) from vertical to the left. As a result, the only accurate way to keep track of the oil level is as described for the KLR650 ("Sears" protractors are available in their tool department). The DR650 has exactly the same problem with the oil sight glass as the KLR650. If you have a 1996 through 2004 Suzuki DR650 and are ready for some more controversy, then get this! The oil was drained while hot and the bike left overnite so almost all of the oil would drain out including the few ounces in the oil filter chamber. The first oil change after the discovery was done on a "Handy Lift" with the KLR perfectly level front to rear and perpendicular to the floor. This theory came about as a result of careful study and since then I have refined the oil level check procedure to make it more accurate (see the article on oil level checks with a "Sears" protractor). The claim was based on the fact that the correct amount of oil specified by the factory at oil change brings the oil level to approximately 10oz over the sight glass. ![]() more oil leaks down after riding for some reason.Ī few years ago I created a furor by writing that the oil sight glass is in the wrong place on the KLR650. if i do it that way then take a ride and check it again it's above the glass. doesn't work on my bike, shows it being low. ![]() The 2nd thing is when you change oil you're supposed to let it run 3 minutes then let sit a few and check site glass with bike level. I don't have a protractor so i guessed and sit the kickstand on a 2x4, seems like about 5 degrees? He says check it with bike 5 degrees from vertical. I read Elden Carls article awhile back, i'll paste it in here.
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