Suzuki VL800 Manual page 82

9. Replace the drain plug gasket
with a new one. Reinstall the
drain plug and gasket. Tighten
the plug securely with a torque
wrench. Reinstall the drain
plug and tighten it securely.
Pour about 3400 ml (3.6 US
qt) of the specified oil in the
filler hole. (See FUEL, OIL
AND COOLANT
MENDATIONS section.)
Drain plug tightening torque:
21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.0 lbf-ft)
NOTE: About 3000 ml (3.2 US qt)
of oil will be required when chang-
ing oil only.
NOTICE
Engine damage may occur if
you use oil that does not meet
Suzuki's specifications.
Be sure to use the oil specified
in the FUEL, OIL AND COOL-
ANT RECOMMENDATIONS sec-
tion.
10.Start the engine (while the
11.Turn the engine off and wait
RECOM-
NOTE: If you do not have a proper
oil filter wrench, have your autho-
rized Suzuki dealer or a qualified
mechanic perform this service.
7-21
motorcycle is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for
three minutes.
approximately three minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically
and recheck the oil level on the
engine oil inspection window.
The oil level should be at the
"F" (full) line. If it is lower than
the "L" line, add oil until the oil
level is between the "L" line
and the "F" line. Inspect the
areas around the drain plug
and oil filter for leaks.