oil quanity

[jteller1]

I have a 79 GS 550E and I am having difficulty on finding the proper amount of oil to put back in during an oil change. is it 2 1/2 quarts or 3 1/2 quarts. I saw in a manual it was 2 1/2 but it does not specify with or without a filter

[TheCafeKid]

There are actually THREE different amounts in the manual,

One just changing the oil, one changing oil and filter, and one after an overhaul... The marking on the clutch cover next to the oil fill cap will tell you how many mL to put in it W/O filter change i believe. I think i have a manual at the house, when i get home I can check..

[elevatorman71]

it usually means with out the oil filter so i am sure its 3 1/2

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Is there an oil level window on the clutch cover? Yes, the crankcase capacity is stamped on the engine. Then it's usually another 600ml or so for the filter change.

After you put in the oil. Start it up for a couple minutes. Then let it sit for a couple of minutes and check the level at the window. Adjust as necessary.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Zooks]

What Cliff said ^

[simon kuether]

What Zooks said that Basscliff said. Cheers,Simon.

[jteller1]

Thanks to you all

Thank your for the responses and all the help. Safe riding!