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Originally Posted by ducs_in_seattle
I myself consider this Rube Goldberg but it works. Years ago I took an 8' 2"x8" and cut 2' off of it. On the 6' piece I drilled and countersunk an eyebolt at each end. Then roll the front wheel in the middle of the 6' piece and put it back on the rear stand. Zip tie the front brake lever back and take motorcycle straps and strap the bike level to the eyebolts. Put the remaining 2' piece under the rear tire and let it off the rear stand. The bike is level and stable and you have all hands free to top off oil as needed. Don't laugh, it's cheaper then a front stand.
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No offense, but good lord!!! If they meant for there to be an EXACT amount of oil in the bike, there would be ONE line in the site glass...
The oil needs to be between the upper and lower marks while the bike is upright. I keep my bike on its rear stand all the time (takes less space in my small garage) so the level as read on the rear stand has always been my reference point. Before riding, I give it a quick look. When changing, on the rear stand, I replace the oil to about 2/3 of the site glass (or just below the upper mark) and ride. By the time I hit 2000 (or 3000 if I am feeling lazy) miles, I am normally a little below the 1/2 way mark on the glass. Haven't had to "top it off" in 30,000 miles. Nothing has exploded yet!