Oil & Coolant

[Alex08]

Is there a best method for checking the oil window? I sat on it and had the wife check, but would like to check before each ride. I put the kickstand on a wood block but if its just a little short of center oil will notshow in window.
Also where is coolant window on left side. I looked briefly while removing stickers the other day and did not see it.

 

[kwm works]

I think you need to be an octopus and cyclops to do it. Hardest darn bike I have ever had check. If youhave a set of stands and a nice level place it works best for me.

 

[Munchie]

I think you need to be an octopus and cyclops to do it. Hardest darn bike I have ever had check. If youhave a set of stands and a nice level place it works best for me.

 

[Warchild]

Is there a best method for checking the oil window?

Bike stands (front and rear) are your friend....

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The coolant level window is inside the right inner cowling (adjacent to the right fork leg). The "window" is merely a fairing cutout that allows you to see the green coolant through the white overflow reservoir.

 

[muskrat]

stands are you friend for this... the only time you should have to check is when you do an oil change unless you are leaking/burning oil for some reason

 

[BIKE DUDE]

It's not really that hard to hold the bike upright and still view the site glass yourself.

 

[fstbusa]

I hold the grip and front brake with my right hand and hold it vertical and neal down on my left knee and check it.

 

[shawnski]

I hold the grip and front brake with my right hand and hold it vertical and neal down on my left knee and check it.

+1

 

[scotty - 12]

What they said. Here's a hint - put it in gear firts just in case it rolls a bit.

 

[Alex08]

Thanks for the info. Have a rear stand, but will have to get a front. I will first try holding upright and checking.

 

[Sannosuke]

I hold the grip and front brake with my right hand and hold it vertical and neal down on my left knee and check it.

+1

Same here.

 

[Sannosuke]

Although for servicing the chain I really must get me one of those aforementioned stands. I've never had one before so what does a guy start to look for when buying one?

 

[Alex08]

Just do a search on this site and you will see a number of forums on rear stands (and front).
A sponsor of this site appears to have a good one
http://www.redlinestands.com/
The other one you see when doing a search is
http://www.pit-bull.com/

You will need to get 8mm spools for the rear stand. I have an older one that does not support the big busa, and think the Redline is the way to go.