Oil in the generator

[Anonymous]

Just a quick question how much oil does the generator run in on a gsx750es also I think my engine was changed for a katana 750 engine at some time and has a smaller generator than the gsx750es both engines I believe was 1984 models how can I find out what engine I have both to look at are identicle

Ty Bikertec

[Anonymous]

Not much oil. Usually between teaspoonful & a tablespoonful will run out when the cover is removed.

[Anonymous]

Thank you I thought the generator ran in oil from the engine

[saaz]

Oil does splash around in the ststor cover as it lubricates the strarter motor gears. If you lean the bike the opposite way not too much oil comes out. Just did this last week....

[Hap Call]

Thank you I thought the generator ran in oil from the engine

You are correct in thinking that the generator runs in oil from the engine. If you need to work on the stator or rotor (which comprise the generator) you don't have to drain the oil, just lean the bike over as mentioned earlier and remove the cover. You will lose only a little oil.

Hap