Over the winter I went ahead and changed the oil and the oil filter. (Big thanks to this site for the tips)
Anyhow, now that the sun is coming out in Maryland I have been riding some and noticed that I have alot harder time shifting in and out of Neutral and the clutch seems not to be engaging all the way.
I have made no adjustments to the clutch at all and nothing new to the pipes/carbs/spacer stuff since last summer.
Only thing different is the oil change. When I went to get the parts and oil form the dealership (yah I know I paid to much, but better then the price they wanted to actually change the oil.. I digress)
The guy told me it would take at least 3.5 liters when you change the filter. I drained the oil and added 3.5 bottles of oil. I had a hard time seeing the "oil line" through that looking glass and it seemed to me that it was FULL. Like I said though, it is hard to tell.
Would this cause my problems shifting and clutching? Will it cause problems with seals and such down the road?
In Reply to: Shifting and Clutching posted by Paul on March 19, 2003 at 18:53:55:
Hi Paul, I've got a 1993 5-speed Savage. The Suzuki owners manual says the oil required is 1.8 litres without a filter change and 2.4 liters with. The Clymer manual for the 4 speed shows exactly the same oil capacity. I looks like you have 1.1 litres too much oil in your engine. I suggest you drain off the excess oil as soon as possible.
In Reply to: Shifting and Clutching posted by Paul on March 19, 2003 at 18:53:55:
I picked up one of those gadgets from an auto parts store that has a small mirror on a long handle. This permits me to sit on the bike, keeping it in the upright position, and look at the oil sight glass.
In Reply to: Shifting and Clutching posted by Paul on March 19, 2003 at 18:53:55:
Paul,
Definitely too much oil. As everyone else said, you should drain the excess as soon as possible. The easiest thing to do is to just do another oil change. Drain all the oil and start over. And go tell the guy at the dealership to do his homework and learn more about the bikes they sell! Good luck and keep us posted!
Good luck and keep us posted!
