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:
Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .
Mechanical seal
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with
particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of
leakage.
Oil seal
Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with p ...
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches ...
Starter motor runs but does not crank the
engine
The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run
when the transmission is in any position
other than neutral, with the side-stand up.
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition
inte ...