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Message started by mattmwagar on 03/01/10 at 15:42:50

Title: Oil Change Question
Post by mattmwagar on 03/01/10 at 15:42:50

Hey Guys, I recently changed my oil and oil filter. I filled it w/ two quarts of the Suzuki Oil. My questions is regarding the oil window- it's been a month and the oil window is completely full, despite the fact that I only put 2 quarts in. The manual states that when you change the filter to add 2.1 quarts. Should I be concerned? The bike seems to be riding great.
Thanks, Matt.

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by Routy on 03/01/10 at 15:53:45

In another thread, I think I helped determine some time ago that these bikes are not critical about overfilling by a small amount.

In mine, 2 qts shows that it is overfilled. But it don't matter anymore. I dropped the bike once to properly check the oil, and it will never happen again ! Now if I see even a full window when its on the stand, its good enough for me. But do what works for you.

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by mattmwagar on 03/01/10 at 16:03:18

Thanks Routy! It's full when it's standing up straight, but if it doesn't seem to be an issue, I won't stress about it.
Matt

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by Routy on 03/02/10 at 04:57:23

I just remembered the latest and best way I had of checking oil,......

just kick a 2x4 (flatwise) under the stand, and if I don't see a little oil, in the glass, I add oil till I do.
That has been working great for me.

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by bill67 on 03/02/10 at 05:17:00

With new filter mine needs 2 quarts and about a cup to get to the middle of the two lines,I run it on the top line.

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by thumperclone on 03/02/10 at 06:20:52

you may not of got all the old oil out..bike wont completely drain when on the side stand

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by bill67 on 03/02/10 at 06:25:13

When I drain my oil I tip the bike over on one side and then the other to get the oil to drain from any pockets,Also run the engine for about five seconds,And I get more oil out of it.

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by dasch on 03/02/10 at 10:31:47

and if you lean it just a bit when you check - the window gets full. I wouldn't worry too much. You would blow a seal in first 5 miles if it was too much.