Newbie here.

Still riding my 76' XS360 street bike. Can't get it faster than 55mph but i still love it.

Can you tell me what is the proper way of checking the oil?

Should the bike be on the center-stand? You have to unscrew the oil stick. Should I unscrew, wipe the stick clean, rescrew back in, unscrew again to check the oil ??...

I just need to be sure I'm doing this right. I'm afraid I'm a little low on oil. Oh and should I call a local shop for what type oil to use or can any of you here tell me?

Thanks.

Sophic

Newbie here.

Still riding my 76' XS360 street bike. Can't get it faster than 55mph but i still love it.

Can you tell me what is the proper way of checking the oil?

Should the bike be on the center-stand? You have to unscrew the oil stick. Should I unscrew, wipe the stick clean, rescrew back in, unscrew again to check the oil ??...

I just need to be sure I'm doing this right. I'm afraid I'm a little low on oil. Oh and should I call a local shop for what type oil to use or can any of you here tell me?

Thanks.

Sophic

should go faster than 55 I get the ton out of my 400, 250's will do 80mph

bike on centre stand, level ground, unscrew the dippy, wipe it, then rest on top without further screwing ( sounds a bit rude this post!) pull out and check level.

I recommend using 20w 50 millers classic sport oil semi synth or equivelent oil in states

http://www.millersoils.net/1_Millers_frame_BIKE.htm