Who checks the oil level on the side stand, who checks it on a paddock stand?

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So whats the verdict? I know the video guide per ebr says fill to middle level(doesn't specify on side stand or upright position), then warm to full operating temp, then let idle for one min, then turn off let sit for one min, then open fill cap and "in an upright position" check the level, but I wanted to check with the masses. How do you do it?

Part of the reason for this question is that overfilling can occur because of the confusion of how to properly check the oil level. Resulting in people adding more than enough oil. Filling with the bike on the paddock stand vs on the side stand can result in a pretty significant difference in oil. This may also be part of the reason dealers and owners have oil coming out the breather line because the over fill.