Oldfeller--FSO
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Immediately above the fill window is the aluminum shelf that shields the crank itself from splashing down in the oil bath.
As long as the upright held running (idling) oil level shows at the top of the window with a little air still showing, you are fine. If it goes above the window at idle, hot, held vertical then you are overfilled.
Lots of the old guys know that "following the owner's manual method" puts you relatively low on oil and a little oil consumption can then put you TOO LOW on oil very easily.
Individually, we determine a cold side stand level that is ideal (equal to bike held vertical, hot, at idle with the oil level at the top of the window or less). Remember, that oil expands some when it gets hot. After we get that all sussed out, checking your oil is dirt easy to do. A quick glance is all that is required.
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