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    rv precision levels

    So I was at Canadian tire yesterday and bought these levels...

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    I was thinking of sticking them with two sided tape to my engine so I know its level when checking the oil.

    I am thinking of sticking them right on the engine on top of the Vin number right by the oil fill..

    good idea or......?
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    Using the center stand is recommended, unless you removed it. If so, a level is a good idea. Your link doesn't point out any specific product (maybe they are using java script on their site) so sorry I can't be more specific.
    Ed

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      #3
      Originally posted by malibuman View Post
      So I was at Canadian tire yesterday and bought these levels...

      Homepage
      http://www.camco.net/#app=242f&323a-selectedIndex=7&e0c3-selectedIndex=0
      Camco Manufacturing | Superior Cleaning, Camping, Hardware, Marine, RV, and towing products




      I was thinking of sticking them with two sided tape to my engine so I know its level when checking the oil.

      I am thinking of sticking them right on the engine on top of the Vin number right by the oil fill..

      good idea or......?
      Salty Monk used to carry around a 6" construction level. He would lay it on the cases just below the carbs. Gives a great vertical reference.

      I guess another alternative is to drop a plub bob off one of the handlebars
      If your link is for one of those sticky RV levels I'm not sure it is something that will remained glued to the engine. They are meant for room temp. You can still stick one to a short peice of wood and have a level like Dan though; works the same.

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        On my Blvd, which had no center stand, I would flatfoot straddling the bike with the seat leaning against one inner thigh. I would gradually lean the bike until I could feel the weight leave the inner thigh and not really fall to the other inner thigh. I had a mirror on a stick that I could check the oil window (not real handy to take on the road). I guess that was fairly accurate but a very small lean can have a significant effect on the oil level in the window.
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          Originally posted by 1948man View Post
          On my Blvd, which had no center stand, I would flatfoot straddling the bike with the seat leaning against one inner thigh. I would gradually lean the bike until I could feel the weight leave the inner thigh and not really fall to the other inner thigh. I had a mirror on a stick that I could check the oil window (not real handy to take on the road). I guess that was fairly accurate but a very small lean can have a significant effect on the oil level in the window.
          If you put tassels on both handlebars it will be pretty easy to tell when they are aligned and vertical with bike

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