Dum ass oil check question ?

[tangerine0072000]

Hi all,
This might sound stupid but should I be checking the oil level with the dip stick screwed in or just flush with the hole. It doesn't explain that in the manaual.

My last few bikes have all used the little window on the side of the engine to check the level.

 

[Cole]

inconveniently enough, screwed all the way in (like the manual says!)

And with the engine roasting hot