How to check oil level in the primary?

[misternikko]

u guys are getting a little ahead of yourself lol. didnt ask anything about using a torque wrench, i tighten oil plugs nice and tight, without a torque wrench, and have never had a problem....on any of my vehicles with regards to leaks lol.

the question was what is the correct way to casually check the oil level in the primary. draining it and refilling it with a new quart is just stupid and wasteful. I highly doubt that is the correct way...especially if you just wanted to check. We dont drop the oil in the swing arm every time we want to see how much comes out to check the level....we use the dip stick. I am sure there must be some procedure for checking the oil level in the primary and thats what I was asking.

- thanks squidie, I will try that. I should be able to see the bottom of the clutch basket from the clutch inspection cover correct?

[oh9bolt]

Straight up and level, not on the kickstand.

[user_deleted]

mister; jesse was kind enough to provide schematic and instructions copy as per manual. what it is saying is clutch adjustment cover removed (a.k.a. derby cover), bike upright, and primary oil should be close to or touching the bottom of the clutch hub gear teeth that you'll see directly inside the cover.