How to check oil level?

**lil-Vulky** · 14th January 2011, 15:23

Um not sure if there is a thread about oil changes or not. this place hard to find your way around :P

but does anyone know where to check the engine oil level on a honda cbr 250 rr

**lil-Vulky** · 14th January 2011, 15:34

ok so i found a thread same as this lol.
my other question is. the dipstick which iv been checking the oil from that is the engine oil?

or is there a gearbox oil dip stick and a engine oil dip stick?

just not sure if im checking the gearbox oil or the engine oil thats all.

**onearmedbandit** · 14th January 2011, 16:26

On that bike, and many many others, the engine oil is the same as the gearbox oil.

**lil-Vulky** · 14th January 2011, 16:53

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

On that bike, and many many others, the engine oil is the same as the gearbox oil.

ok thank you very much, just wasn't sure as my last bike had a seperate thing for checking engine oil.
my oil is crystal clear looks brand new =DDD

**MSTRS:Me** · 14th January 2011, 17:07

But how's the level?
To check, you need to unscrew the cap/dipstick - clean - put it back without screwing it in - then check oil is just to the top of the cross-hatched section. Bike must be sitting level, too. ie not on side stand.

**davebullet** · 14th January 2011, 18:51

Originally Posted by MSTRS

But how's the level?
To check, you need to unscrew the cap/dipstick - clean - put it back without screwing it in - then check oil is just to the top of the cross-hatched section. Bike must be sitting level, too. ie not on side stand.

For a CBR250RR that might be true. Just for the sake of others reading this - check your owners manual. For example the 1050 Speed Triple - you need to screw the dipstick fully home when checking the level.

**MSTRS:Me** · 15th January 2011, 07:55

Good point. Having a sightglass is SSOOO much easier...

**Owl** · 15th January 2011, 13:16

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Good point. Having a sightglass is SSOOO much easier...

Ain't that the truth!

**lil-Vulky** · 15th January 2011, 14:53

Originally Posted by MSTRS

But how's the level?
To check, you need to unscrew the cap/dipstick - clean - put it back without screwing it in - then check oil is just to the top of the cross-hatched section. Bike must be sitting level, too. ie not on side stand.

the level is fine and yes i did have bike sitting level and checked properly.

the last owner done a oil change 3months ago. bike must run good for oil to look clear like new after 3months :P

**george formby** · 15th January 2011, 15:02

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Good point. Having a sightglass is SSOOO much easier...

Not always, the sight glass on TDM's is often referred to as the window of mystery

**FJRider** · 15th January 2011, 15:34

Originally Posted by lil-Vulky

the level is fine and yes i did have bike sitting level and checked properly.

the last owner done a oil change 3months ago. bike must run good for oil to look clear like new after 3months :P

Depends a lot more on how far the bike has traveled since the oil change ...

**SMOKEU** · 15th January 2011, 22:21

These bikes LOVE fresh oil. Change the oil and filter at least every 4,000km with some semi synthetic bike oil. Remember that the washer sits between the spring and the oil filter!