checking oil

[jaye ball]

hey guys i was just wondering if there is any method to check the oil since there is no dip stick cheers jaye
i own a zx7r 97 model

[DaveGPz]

I haven't got a ZX7, but isn't it going to have a sight window to check the oil level?

[swearbear9r]

My 9R has a small sight glass on it..........

[DaveGPz]

My 9R has a small sight glass on it..........

OK - its a sight glass. A window would be a trifle excessive, and subject to stone damage. Words don't always work so well for me
Anyway, keep the oil level between the high and low marks next to the window.

[swearbear9r]

lol its all good mate i wasnt being picky ........ just saying wot mine had

[photomike666]

I think mine has a port hole...........

[DaveGPz]

Sometimes I think the only dipstick on my bike's the one riding it

[IsleofNinja]

I think mine has a port hole...........

I upgraded mine with a starboard one as well!!



Jaye you will find a round sight glass in the R/H casing below the oil filler plug (see other thread re Motul 5100 black for a good pic)

Make sure the bike is upright on level ground when you check it.

[Jeebz10R]

If you havent changed your oil and you've done well over 5K kays, perhaps time to change your oil and filter.

Might also be a good chance to check your headlight fluid while you're at it.

[Tinman]

You also have to be on a level ground and have the bike Upright not on it's stand while you check the oil glass

[ZXRobyn]

While we are talking oil . . . if you don't know what oil is currently in your bike . . . . and before you harass me bout oil changes lol, I'm referring as in, I've just bought a bike and don't know what oil was used previously. However, I do know that it was changed recently tho, so it's not like it needs an oil n filter change.

Just curious - do you see any issue with topping up the oil with the Motul 5100 that I've already got, despite not knowing what oil is in it ?

[Tinman]

While we are talking oil . . . if you don't know what oil is currently in your bike . . . . and before you harass me bout oil changes lol, I'm referring as in, I've just bought a bike and don't know what oil was used previously. However, I do know that it was changed recently tho, so it's not like it needs an oil n filter change.

Just curious - do you see any issue with topping up the oil with the Motul 5100 that I've already got, despite not knowing what oil is in it ?

I don't think it's to bad if your just topping up Robyn. Most ppl use semi syn. anyway unless they race

BUT me personally I would just change the oil again to be on the safe side

[Frank]

Hi Jaye

Just follow what Isleofninja said and all will be good.

BTW did you get the CD and greenslip?

Cheers

Frank