Oil Consumption

[dave]

Presumably, the procedure for checking the oil level described by Honda is designed to deliver a consistent result. Place the bike on the centre stand, When the engine is cold, start it, idle for 3-5 minutes, switch off, allow to sit for 2-3 minutes then check the oil.

I'd expect that to produce a different result to checking it cold or when you've let it sit for 2-3 minutes after a long run.

Why would that make a difference compared to checking it after a long run, as long as you allow the bike to sit on level ground for 2 - 3 minutes before checking?