Checking oil level on NC24

birdy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Karma :

Friend of mine just got & repaired a NC24 (got it for around 4000ZAR, which is equal to about 330pounds) and spent another 200pounds to get it in perfect condition. 6000km on the clock.

Problem is that he didn't get a manual with the bike and I do not have the experience with smaller bikes that is needed to help. Have gotten hold of the NC30 workshop manual which seems to cover most of what is needed, but cannot find any mention on how to check the oil level - on the sidestand or whilst bike is held upright. Question

Is the procedure the same as with the CBR1100XX - start the bike up and let it idle for a couple of minutes, then switch off and let oil drain to bottom for a couple of minutes then check on dipstick.... Question

Then as well: according the the NC30 manual, 2.5l oil is needed on oil & filter change. Is this correct.

Thanx
birdy
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V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

Bike upright then there is a little dipstick joined to the oil filler cap, i dunno about letting the bike run, i never did and if i remember correctly its 3.5 litres for an oil change with filter

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Don't need to run the bike. Just check it with the motor cold. The bike MUST be on a level surface and upright though. So not on the sidestand/paddock stand.

The amount of oil to put in should be on the R/H engine casing somewhere.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

ah now you say it yes i think they are separate, apologies! i didnt go out and check cos its pissing down here too!