I just changed the oil on my bike for the first time went pretty smoothe I have an 06 zx6r i put the right amount of oil in it but the clear oil level on the tank shows it near the bottom.. isnt is supposed to be at the center? The oil light isnt coming on, I rode it a few miles rides good and everything... why is it showing low help me out thanx

 

There should be some indicator marks on the side of the sight glass, as long as you are in between the marks you are good. Usually the recomended amount brings it just above the lower line. Remember after changing the oil you need to run the engine for a few seconds to get oil into the filter before checking and also when it is running it will read lower than when it is cool.

Check your oil after the bike has sat for a few minutes with a buddy sitting on the bike to hold it straight up and if its still low, go ahead and add some. The oil fill amounts have variables such as how much of the oil didnt drain from the motor and how much stayed in the bottle, always trust what your ride tells you. If your bike says it needs oil then put it in.

Congrats on the new ride, can we get some pics?

 

See pg 2-55 concerning the oil change per the factory service manual (and with the bike perpendicular to the ground for viewing the sight glass.)

Capacity: 3.4L when filter is not removed
3.6L when filter is removed
4.0L when engine is completely dry

See pg 7-8 in your factory service manual explaining Proms statement on running the engine after an oil change.

Welcome to KF

 

If it's low put a little more oil in it till it's in the middle with the bike upright.

 

Mav beat me to it.....the bike needs to be upright, you might find that you now have too much oil.

 

Yea you guys were right my dumb *** didnt have the bike upright when i checked the oil level, its about center now appreciate it

 

hehehe, it happens bro. Get some pics up when you get a chance.

 

hahaha, glad that everything worked out for ya. Enjoy the ride.

 

I always pour some oil into the filter before I screw it on; cars/trucks, too. Let it soak into the filter media and refill until it stops soaking in. Put just enough in so you have some in the center, but not enough to spill everywhere when you screw it on. Tap on a flat surface to loosen the air bubbles. I also run my oily finger around the rubber seal, just to ensure it doesn't pinch on install.
This way, you don't oil starve in the first few seconds when you start the bike/vehicle.