Changes oil and filter - bike sounds different

[KiwiCol]

That's interesting Sweaty, I always measure / check mine whilst it's on the main stand (it's usually at the top line BTW)

[Sweaty]

Ok boys, I have just done a comparison on checking the oil level and taken the photos at the same angle etc for a realistic comparison.

First photo is checked with bike on both wheels (with someone sitting on it and using a spirit level to be sure:)

Second photo on centre stand.

It does show to me, that if you check on the centre stand, you are getting a slightly lower reading. So I would not fill it completely to the top line on oil changes.

Would be interesting to see if some of you see a difference when you check it on both wheels.

[KiwiCol]

Thx Steve, that's great.  Definitive answer right there.  I'll still fill mine on the centre stand, but only to half way (or lower half of range) between the marks & not to the top line anymore.  Having said that, I've not had any issues with filling to where I have been though.

[gsxbarmy]

If one refers to the manual, you need to check the oil by holding the bike upright on a level surface, not on its mainstand 

[Hooli]

And without anyone sat on it either.

[KiwiCol]

and if you haven't got anyone to hold it for you . . .

[Andre]

and if you haven't got anyone to hold it for you . . .

Set up a camera on a tripod and video it

[Cykik]

Level ground & put a patio brick under the side stand. Bike's then level, just don't walk away from it!!

[Notty]

I filled mine to the level when on the centre stand and ended up taking a few cupfuls out 

[Kiwifruit]

Thoughr l had posted but maybe forgot to push post.....
Have always checked oil with both wheels on the ground. Usually get the wife to sit on bike to keep upright...... but not compress suspension
I'm happy if the oil level is somewhere in the top half between the two marks.

[Sweaty]

and if you haven't got anyone to hold it for you . . .

You can actually use your mobile phone camera also. Just lean down and take a photo while keeping the bike vertical or even better if you had a selfie stick (I don't by the way:)

[gsxbarmy]

...or just buy a Triumph, checking if there is any oil in it is easy, just look for the drips on the ground 

[Kiwifruit]

What do you call a Triumph that doesn't leak oil...................... Empty !! 

[gsxbarmy]

What do you call a Triumph that doesn't leak oil...................... Empty !! 

Nah......Unique! 

[KiwiCol]

Surely the new ones don't leak?