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Originally Posted by greg737
The reason Kawasaki doesn't tell you to check the oil with the bike on the center stand is because they don't want you to check the oil with the bike on the center stand.
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But that is an assumption on your part isn't it? Its more likely that you'll find the exact wording in other manuals for kawi bikes with the same sight glass that
don't have a center stand.
They really don't give a precise way to measure it. Even sitting on the bike can cause one wheel to go down further than the other. The bottom line is that if there is oil in it, you're probably OK. If its below the lower mark but still in there, you can still ride it, just fill it soon.
The biggest problem I see is when people check it on its SIDE stand. That screws everything up. But the center stand, while not perfect, is a good way to go. If it really bugs you, shove a board under the front tire to even it up.