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mattmwagar

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Oil Change Question
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.

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Re: Oil Change Question
Reply #1 - 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.

Rich
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mattmwagar YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 12	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #2 - 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
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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #3 - 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.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #4 - 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.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 5820 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #5 - 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
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #6 - 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.
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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #7 - 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.
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