Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:
- Place the motorcycle on level ground on the side stand.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
- Stop the engine and wait three minutes.
- Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
the oil level inspection window
on the right side of the engine.
The engine oil level should be between "L" (Low) and "f" (full) lines.
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Caution The engine oil level must be between the " l'' (low) line and "f" (full) ~i ne, or engine damage may occur. Check the oil level, through the inspection window, with the motorcycle held vertically on level ground before each use of the motorcycle. |
Engine oil
Engine life depends on oil amount
and quality. Daily oil level checks
and periodic changes are two of
the most important maintenance
items to be performed. ...
Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place th ...
Other materials:
Symbols
Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other
information necessary for servicing.
The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table.
Abbreviations
A:
abdc: after bottom dead center
ac: alternating current
acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box
api: ame ...
Break-in
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your
motorcycle. Proper operation during
this break-in period will help
assure maximum life and performance
from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum engine speed recommen ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Drive chain and sprocket symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Noisy drive chain
Worn sprocket
Replace
Worn drive chain
Replace
Stretched drive chain
Replace
Too large drive chain slack
Adju ...