Oil Level on Paddock Stand

Darren69 · 02-02-2021, 05:48 PM

I really think you guys are overthinking this a fair bit, oil pressure is more important I would think.

I mean anyone thinking of buying a Ducati and reading this is gonna think they need to measure out the oil from a calibrated volumetric container. As long as its above the min and not too far over the max line you should be good to go, as long as you have good pressure and warm up long enough for the oil to reach the top of the rear cylinder, which can take longer than you think it will. If the bike has been stood a long time then those cams are likely to be a bit dry.

Seriously, I mean who thought up those ludicrous oil syringes and priming systems that you pump before starting? That's enough to make you paranoid.

Rant over

02-02-2021, 05:48 PM	#18
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,042	I really think you guys are overthinking this a fair bit, oil pressure is more important I would think. I mean anyone thinking of buying a Ducati and reading this is gonna think they need to measure out the oil from a calibrated volumetric container. As long as its above the min and not too far over the max line you should be good to go, as long as you have good pressure and warm up long enough for the oil to reach the top of the rear cylinder, which can take longer than you think it will. If the bike has been stood a long time then those cams are likely to be a bit dry. Seriously, I mean who thought up those ludicrous oil syringes and priming systems that you pump before starting? That's enough to make you paranoid. Rant over __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage