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    #16
    Like some one else said earlier oil does expand. Have you checked it since it has cooled down?

    (Just wanted to say thanks for letting me become a member on your thread no longer a junior member Yahoo!!!)

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      #17
      As already said, its normal for the oil level to be higher when the engine is hot than when it is when cold. The oil level on my Bandit is midway in the window when cold and completely covers the window on shutdown after the oil has returned to the sump when I return from a ride. I would only be concerned if after a couple of hours, the oil level is still above the top of the window.

      Earl
      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

      I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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        #18
        Thermal expansion of the oil will cause the volume to increase approximately 7% between 15C and 100C. You don't have to worry about this though since Suzuki specifies the oil to be checked when cold. According to the factory service manual you are supposed to have the bike on the center stand, run the bike just long enough to distribute the oil, shut down and then wait one minuet before checking the oil. Fill to the Top line and call it done.
        Ed

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          #19
          Ok I noticed this problem after riding the bike. This was around 4p.m. on tuesday. I left the bike to sit and checked it today around 4:30p.m. and it is still way over full. This has me baffled guys.
          I didnt do it I swear !!

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          http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture003.jpg 1982 GS850G

          http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...n1/Picture.jpg 1980 GS1100L

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            #20
            Originally posted by kparkfan View Post
            Ok I noticed this problem after riding the bike. This was around 4p.m. on tuesday. I left the bike to sit and checked it today around 4:30p.m. and it is still way over full. This has me baffled guys.
            If there is no gas leaking into the oil due to a faulty petcock, the only thing I can think of is either the bike was not sitting level when the oil was drained and not all of the old oil drained out, or you put in more fresh oil than you thought you did. ??? I am reasonably certain there are no GS engines that make oil.

            Earl
            Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

            I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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              #21
              I am reasonably certain there are no GS engines that make oil.
              I'm certain of this also. Its just wierd how ater I changed the oil it was reading at where it needed to be but after I took it for a ride now it sits way above where it needs to be. I'm taking it over to TCK house tomorrow to change the fork seals so i'll see what he thinks it might be.I'm too stumped on this one. Thanks guys.
              I didnt do it I swear !!

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              http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture003.jpg 1982 GS850G

              http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...n1/Picture.jpg 1980 GS1100L

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                #22
                Originally posted by kparkfan View Post
                I'm certain of this also. Its just wierd how ater I changed the oil it was reading at where it needed to be but after I took it for a ride now it sits way above where it needs to be. I'm taking it over to TCK house tomorrow to change the fork seals so i'll see what he thinks it might be.I'm too stumped on this one. Thanks guys.
                What time you getting there? I'm shooting for 11am, be cool to meet another GSR enigma. Oh, and I've got a set of fork seals that probably fit your bike: so far I've gotten 2 sets that are SUPPOSED to fit mine! lol
                Last edited by Guest; 09-17-2009, 12:28 AM.

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by earlfor View Post
                  If there is no gas leaking into the oil due to a faulty petcock, the only thing I can think of is either the bike was not sitting level when the oil was drained and not all of the old oil drained out, or you put in more fresh oil than you thought you did. ??? I am reasonably certain there are no GS engines that make oil.

                  Earl
                  If we find a GS engine that does make oil, we'd best keep it quiet

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