SM, SN API Oil Ratings - gstwins.com
May 11, 2011 · Motorcycle specific oils should still be SG type but hardly worth their premium price I think. Biggest difference between them and API rated oils like current SM,SN etc is the removal or reduction in the film strengthening additives like zink which were harmful to …
GSTwin.com Wiki | Maintenance / EngineOil
Jul 21, 2012 · The gear box punishes (shears) motor oil and over time thins the oil so it can no longer offer the same level of protection. Oil also cleans the inside of your engine. There is only so much dirt that can be suspended in the oil before it starts creating sludge. Over time the oil also becomes concentrated with corrosive acids and moisture.
GSTwin.com Wiki | Maintenance / Parts
Interchangeable Parts. These parts are known to be interchangeable with the GS500: 89-97 Katana GSX600\750 Front Wheel
GSTwin.com Wiki | Maintenance / ChangeForkOil
This bottle can be used to suck the old oil out. Just attach some tubing to extend the hose and reach all the way into the fork. After the old oil is removed use a shorter tube to form 140mm hose (that's the distance from top of the fork recommended by Progressive). Pour in the new oil and suck the excess out with this 140mm hose.
Correct oil for GS500 - GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum
May 11, 2018 · Amount of Oil The GS500 requires: 2.9 litres of oil to refill the engine after draining the oil and replacing the oil filter. 2.6 litres if you are not changing the filter (WHY!!!). Checking the oil 0. The owners manual states that first, you should: start the engine and idle it for a few minutes. Then wait 3 minutes. 1.
Under Belly Exhaust - GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum
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GSTwin.com Wiki | Maintenance / ChangeOil
Use 21mm socket wrench to remove the oil drain bolt (caution, exhaust pipes will be HOT!). The GS500F may have a 17mm oil drain bolt. Allow all the oil to flow into the oil pan. Loosen the oil filler cap to increase the speed of oil flow. At this point it's …
oil - car or motorcycle specific? - gstwins.com
Mar 3, 2012 · As far as motorcycle vs. motor oil, I just buy the Suzuki branded oil around 5.30?/qt or so, which is right around what most conventional oils cost these days anyways. Now this is pure speculation, but the Suzuki oil part number is similar to Penzoil or Rotella part numbers.
Forks: oil capacity - GStwin
Jul 15, 2003 · Anybody knows the forks oil capacity for a GS500'90? TIA I own a 93 N model , for this 377 cc each of sae ...
Fork Oil Capacity - GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum
Apr 10, 2008 · Oil level will be different for Progressive or other springs because the spring volume is different than stock.** From Haynes (RE: GS500 '89 - '97): Fork oil type SAE1OW fork oil Fork oil capacity: UK K, L, and M models, and all US models 382 cc UK N, P, R, S, T and V models 377 cc Fork oil level UK K, L, and M models, and all US models 99 mm