28-09-13, 09:43 AM
You don't check the oil until you've run and coated the engine first, which is why your egg cup theory is really not a theory at all, 'cos if you were to wait another 20 minutes the oil will rise and rise 'til you can't see a level.
If you are not starting the engine, which is sounding increasingly likely by the sounds of it, then you do not have enough oil in your engine.
Hence the reason your oil light comes on!
When the bike is static, the window will show pure oil.
When changing oil, refill with exactly 2.5 litres, start engine for 30-45 seconds, then wait and watch the oil level rise.
It will settle down after 30 odd seconds, that is your oil level.
If it ain't quite right, then top up, gradually, then start engine again and let settle before checking again.
If you are not starting the engine, which is sounding increasingly likely by the sounds of it, then you do not have enough oil in your engine.
Hence the reason your oil light comes on!
When the bike is static, the window will show pure oil.
When changing oil, refill with exactly 2.5 litres, start engine for 30-45 seconds, then wait and watch the oil level rise.
It will settle down after 30 odd seconds, that is your oil level.
If it ain't quite right, then top up, gradually, then start engine again and let settle before checking again.
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