Oil level check

[NancysToy]

"Dan_Ashley;726789]oh...I guess I asked another dumb question.....seems to be MY speciality! LOL!"

Being inquisitive is hardly dumb.

A simple sight gauge in the oil tank would make life easier for everyone. Especially those who detest or are timid about removing a panel to check oil.

If they could make one that wasn't prone to leakage or damage. The "bull-eye" type sight glasses seem to be the most reliable. A "bulls-eye" in the tank (and perhaps another a little lower) and a view hole in the Tupperware would make life easier. Unfortunately sight glasses are still subject to all the level variations that the existing system is, so the timing of any readings would still be critical.

 

[Bob Denman]

I can't WAIT to see how much fun this is going to be with the new triples... :shocked:

 

[gypsy_100]

So, we are earmarking Rotella as sub standard oil for this application ?

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?6390-FYI-Shell-Rotella-synthetic&highlight=rotella

Good reference thread. There are others, too, if you search for them. Read the threads and make your decision. The most conservative approach is to not use anything that is not JASO MA2 rated. That will provide the best wet-clutch performance. Next would be JASO MA rated which also provides good wet clutch performance, just not as good as MA2. As reported in the thread, Lamont had problems with Rotella (MA rated). Other threads have reported problems with Mobil 1 motorcycle oil which is also MA rated. Others have no problem so it may be a very borderline situation. I've used Mobil 1 motorcycle oil (MA-rated) in my Goldwing, Suzuki V-Strom, Honda Sabre and others with excellent results. But since MA2-rated oil is available, for the RT I'll go the conservative route and stick with that. Do your research and make your own decision.