I am a little confused about oil level.

[Guest]

I have searched the forums and now know how to check the oil with a dipstick equipped bike, but unfortunately, mine doesnt use one.
My concern is that I see you have to set it on the center stand to check it, but do I check it cold? right after running? after so many minutes?
Cold, my oil level shows perfect. right after running, it doesnt register in the sight glass. I havent had the red oil light come on at all so I doubt its too low, but I just want to be sure.

Thanks guys for responses.

[Stefnwolf]

Check it cold. Sometimes it takes 24 hours on mine for it to show up at the right level after running. Always does though in the end.

[chuck hahn]

Check it cold before riding. When you do an oil and filter change, you fill to the full line, start the bike and let it run for aq min ute or so, then shut it off and let set for maybe 5 or 10 minutes and finish filling to the full line. Like mentioned before itm will take a decent period of time for it to settle down after a ride. Best bet is to check it first thing before a ride when its cold and had sat a good while. And always on the center stand or with the bike as upright and level as possible.

[JCSkokos]

Thanks guys. Chuck, I will keep that in mind for whenever I get around to changing it out when I do my clutch later.
Sorry it took so long to respond back, I was in a 3 day class for Kia ad a 100 mile drive in Cali traffic will take something out of you.