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Tony Thomasian · 02-07-2010, 06:48 PM

Hey everyone, i searched a little bit but couldnt find much for some reason. Anyway, i drained all the oil out of my bike already and took out the oil filter as well, and im going to be buying the oil filter and oil tomorrow. I dont have a manual with the bike so i will be getting the info from you guys. how much oil do i need and what kind do you guys recommend?
Thanks a lot
Tony

SiCC · 02-07-2010, 07:01 PM

it says on below the oil filler cap. 1800ml? 2300? dont remember.

and dont ask about oil brand....

FatMatt · 02-07-2010, 07:05 PM

Buy the big jug of Rotella from WallyWorld & fill the crank case until your oil level window is somewhere between high & low.

BlackJacket · 02-07-2010, 07:07 PM

im guessing it only gonna need 3 quarts of oil. Look in the manual or just above the little oil window on the bike.

Tony Thomasian · 02-07-2010, 07:09 PM

ok great, thanks. and yes i remember a number by the oil cap, ill check it out again. thanks everyone

FuNCHun · 02-07-2010, 07:17 PM

If you fill it with 3 quarts you'll be having problems realllll soon. It's only 2.2L, or roughly 2.3 quarts. It says how much is needed on the clutch cover.

weig17 · 02-07-2010, 07:24 PM

I second that about using rotella T (full synthetic) from walmart.

have used it in every street and race bike that i have owned for the past 5 years with zero issues. and at around $20 an oil change it doesn't break the bank like some of those "other" brands.

1 big jug (gallon) will be more than enough for 600 oil change

KevinD · 02-07-2010, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by weig17

1 big jug (gallon) will be more than enough for 600 oil changes

Damn!
What's the bike take: a thimblefull?

KevinD

Jabomb9 · 02-07-2010, 08:14 PM

The manual states 2.6 quarts but it really takes just under 3, but never a full 3. And I use amsoil - I don't know why you would use Rotella. It's a diesel oil and is actually about 97% short of being full synthetic - read their MSDS.

FuNCHun · 02-07-2010, 09:11 PM

Where does the manual say 2.6? It's 2.3 quarts. Filling just under 3 is way over.

http://www.gsxr.com/showthread.php?t=31762

Jabomb9 · 02-08-2010, 06:19 AM

That may be if you're changing the oil only, but he is changing the oil and filter - that requires more. Anyway, you should be looking through the sight glass with your bike level (both directions) to determine the amount of oil. Don't go by the recommended amounts - the sight glass can't lie.

Edit - it says 2.6 quarts on step 13.

twhite6868 · 02-08-2010, 06:34 AM

Just fill it up to the top, run the motor a little while and then top it off.

Should be no problem.

Driftertank · 02-08-2010, 06:41 AM

Okay, The CRANKCASE holds about 2.3 or whatever the label on the side says. But the first time you start the bike after changing the oil, it will have to fill from the oil pump, through the filter, and up into the engine.

After filling the oil until it reads in the range on the sight glass (WITH THE BIKE SITTING LEVEL, NOT ON THE KICKSTAND!!) start the bike and let it run for about 10 seconds or until the oil light in the dash goes out plus about 5 seconds, whichever takes longer. Then, let it settle for about 30 seconds and check your sight glass again. My experience (K6 Gix six) is that if will take somewhere on the order of 2.6-2.8 qts to fill to the top of the ideal range after priming the oil system.

One more thing: if you run the bike for more than about 30 seconds and the oil light hasn't gone out, shut it off immediately and figure out what you forgot to tighten. It shouldn't be hard. There will be a big puddle under the bike.

FastCat · 02-08-2010, 07:32 AM

Good advice. Whenever I'm servicing a bike that includes changing the spark-plugs, I like to leave the plugs out of the head and just turn the motor over with the starter til the oil-light goes out and then top-off the oil-level prior to installing the plugs and starting the motor.

Originally Posted by Driftertank

Okay, The CRANKCASE holds about 2.3 or whatever the label on the side says. But the first time you start the bike after changing the oil, it will have to fill from the oil pump, through the filter, and up into the engine.

After filling the oil until it reads in the range on the sight glass (WITH THE BIKE SITTING LEVEL, NOT ON THE KICKSTAND!!) start the bike and let it run for about 10 seconds or until the oil light in the dash goes out plus about 5 seconds, whichever takes longer. Then, let it settle for about 30 seconds and check your sight glass again. My experience (K6 Gix six) is that if will take somewhere on the order of 2.6-2.8 qts to fill to the top of the ideal range after priming the oil system.

One more thing: if you run the bike for more than about 30 seconds and the oil light hasn't gone out, shut it off immediately and figure out what you forgot to tighten. It shouldn't be hard. There will be a big puddle under the bike.

FuNCHun · 02-08-2010, 10:12 AM

Ah I see. I've always just filled up to the oil line from the rotella T gallon jug. Never knew I was using that much. I stand corrected.

And why take the plugs out and turn the engine over? Does it circulate oil better?

theJrod · 02-08-2010, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jabomb9

I don't know why you would use Rotella. It's a diesel oil and is actually about 97% short of being full synthetic - read their MSDS.

I use it cuz it's good. You should read up on it - diesel oils have properties that are highly desirable in motorcycle use.

FastCat · 02-08-2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by FuNCHun

Ah I see. I've always just filled up to the oil line from the rotella T gallon jug. Never knew I was using that much. I stand corrected.

And why take the plugs out and turn the engine over? Does it circulate oil better?

Keeps it from starting(duh), and circulates a little faster on the starter than it would with the plugs still in it.


02-07-2010, 06:48 PM	#1
Tony Thomasian Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: 09 Yamaha R6	2007 GSXR 600 oil change.. Hey everyone, i searched a little bit but couldnt find much for some reason. Anyway, i drained all the oil out of my bike already and took out the oil filter as well, and im going to be buying the oil filter and oil tomorrow. I dont have a manual with the bike so i will be getting the info from you guys. how much oil do i need and what kind do you guys recommend? Thanks a lot Tony __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 07:01 PM	#2
SiCC MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2006 From: Gig Harbor Isle I Ride: GSXR750, F4750	it says on below the oil filler cap. 1800ml? 2300? dont remember. and dont ask about oil brand.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 07:05 PM	#3
FatMatt MotoGP Champion Joined: Feb 2006 From: Dri-Shities, WA I Ride: 1972 Schwinn Sting-Ray	Buy the big jug of Rotella from WallyWorld & fill the crank case until your oil level window is somewhere between high & low. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 07:07 PM	#4
BlackJacket Endorsed Joined: Apr 2008 From: Beaverton OR I Ride: 2003 GSXR 600	im guessing it only gonna need 3 quarts of oil. Look in the manual or just above the little oil window on the bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 07:09 PM	#5
Tony Thomasian Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: 09 Yamaha R6	ok great, thanks. and yes i remember a number by the oil cap, ill check it out again. thanks everyone __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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02-07-2010, 07:17 PM	#6
FuNCHun WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: '06 GSX-R 600 blue/wht	If you fill it with 3 quarts you'll be having problems realllll soon. It's only 2.2L, or roughly 2.3 quarts. It says how much is needed on the clutch cover. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 07:24 PM	#7
weig17 Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2009 From: Edmonds, WA USA I Ride: the ones with 2 wheels	I second that about using rotella T (full synthetic) from walmart. have used it in every street and race bike that i have owned for the past 5 years with zero issues. and at around $20 an oil change it doesn't break the bank like some of those "other" brands. 1 big jug (gallon) will be more than enough for 600 oil change __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 08:14 PM	#9
Jabomb9 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2009 From: Camas, WA I Ride: slow!	The manual states 2.6 quarts but it really takes just under 3, but never a full 3. And I use amsoil - I don't know why you would use Rotella. It's a diesel oil and is actually about 97% short of being full synthetic - read their MSDS. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2010, 09:11 PM	#10
FuNCHun WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: '06 GSX-R 600 blue/wht	Where does the manual say 2.6? It's 2.3 quarts. Filling just under 3 is way over. http://www.gsxr.com/showthread.php?t=31762 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-08-2010, 06:19 AM	#11
Jabomb9 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2009 From: Camas, WA I Ride: slow!	That may be if you're changing the oil only, but he is changing the oil and filter - that requires more. Anyway, you should be looking through the sight glass with your bike level (both directions) to determine the amount of oil. Don't go by the recommended amounts - the sight glass can't lie. Edit - it says 2.6 quarts on step 13. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-08-2010, 06:34 AM	#12
twhite6868 Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2009 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: 2007 Kawasaki ZX6R	Just fill it up to the top, run the motor a little while and then top it off. Should be no problem. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-08-2010, 06:41 AM	#13
Driftertank Superbiker Joined: Jul 2008 From: Assorted Locations, WA Blog Entries: 6 I Ride: Nekkid!!!	Okay, The CRANKCASE holds about 2.3 or whatever the label on the side says. But the first time you start the bike after changing the oil, it will have to fill from the oil pump, through the filter, and up into the engine. After filling the oil until it reads in the range on the sight glass (WITH THE BIKE SITTING LEVEL, NOT ON THE KICKSTAND!!) start the bike and let it run for about 10 seconds or until the oil light in the dash goes out plus about 5 seconds, whichever takes longer. Then, let it settle for about 30 seconds and check your sight glass again. My experience (K6 Gix six) is that if will take somewhere on the order of 2.6-2.8 qts to fill to the top of the ideal range after priming the oil system. One more thing: if you run the bike for more than about 30 seconds and the oil light hasn't gone out, shut it off immediately and figure out what you forgot to tighten. It shouldn't be hard. There will be a big puddle under the bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Driftertank; 02-08-2010 at 06:44 AM..


02-08-2010, 10:12 AM	#15
FuNCHun WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: '06 GSX-R 600 blue/wht	Ah I see. I've always just filled up to the oil line from the rotella T gallon jug. Never knew I was using that much. I stand corrected. And why take the plugs out and turn the engine over? Does it circulate oil better? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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