"Out of the box thinking......" I really am impressed. I must try it sometime - but perhaps I have been in the box too long & I just read the manual.
Checking Oil Level
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JohnU-IOW
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As a sarky b***tard myself I enjoy the funny and sarky replies to any posts, but why the need for ridicule? I can see the logic in KarlP`s original question. If you want to check the oil cold (and I would prefer to myself) then why not ask if there is a way to do it? If you are happy going back to the bike 5 mins later then fine. Agree with Pathfinder, too many pi**taking replies will deter people from posting.
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I have always checked my 1150 cold on the centre stand, seems to be in a more stable state. 3/4's of the way up the sight glass is usual.
I wouldn't be able to think inside a box, I'm claustrophobic.
I wouldn't be able to think inside a box, I'm claustrophobic.
The reason for Whatton's sarky posts is that he has nothing better to do than spend all day and night and even early mornings looking at this website and posting comments. He has nothing better to do in life - just look at yesterday's postings. Maybe insurance numbs the brain
I actually find that more funny than the comments on this thread.
ts2
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Does it really matter?
I'm not a big one on checking the oil hot, or cold, but (not remembering the exact numbers) it takes approx 250ml to top to bottom of the little window. This window is meant to show whether the bike needs topping up. If it is designed to give an approx 250 ml range, then why do we need to worry about how precise the levels are?
Personally I have a quick glance when its cold (if i remember), if it starts looking low, then I check it when its warmed up (10 miles commute). Never been a problem, not sure I can see why everyone is getting so het up about this.
My take on the whole It should be hot thing is more that the oil flows better when hot, so will settle quicker. BMW (or any bike manufacturer) don't know how you parked your bike, so have to assume that it could be on a big slope etc. If this is the case then you need to warm the stuff up before checking it, as it'll have all gone to one end of the engine. If the bike is sitting perfectly horizontal then I don't see what is wrong with checking it cold.
Anyhow why have I joined in this?????
Must get out and ride more....
TS
I'm not a big one on checking the oil hot, or cold, but (not remembering the exact numbers) it takes approx 250ml to top to bottom of the little window. This window is meant to show whether the bike needs topping up. If it is designed to give an approx 250 ml range, then why do we need to worry about how precise the levels are?
Personally I have a quick glance when its cold (if i remember), if it starts looking low, then I check it when its warmed up (10 miles commute). Never been a problem, not sure I can see why everyone is getting so het up about this.
My take on the whole It should be hot thing is more that the oil flows better when hot, so will settle quicker. BMW (or any bike manufacturer) don't know how you parked your bike, so have to assume that it could be on a big slope etc. If this is the case then you need to warm the stuff up before checking it, as it'll have all gone to one end of the engine. If the bike is sitting perfectly horizontal then I don't see what is wrong with checking it cold.
Anyhow why have I joined in this?????
Must get out and ride more....
TS
I think that I may be discerning why checking the oil is such a big deal for some.
Whatton is a petrol-pump attendant (of sorts
), writer of Ride Reports par excellence and GPS guru, while Wapping is the one who works in an insurance company call-centre and has developed a speciality dealing with indecisive questions. 
Relax, it's the weekend.
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PS Spot on observations vis-a-vis Kev' (Whatton)
.... and his wife's French! 
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PS Spot on observations vis-a-vis Kev' (Whatton)
.... and his wife's French! 
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