Suzuki GSX1300R Owner's Manual page 80

Engine Oil and Filter Change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
1. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
2. Remove the oil filler cap 1.
3. Remove the drain plug 2 from
the bottom of the engine and
drain the engine oil into a drain
pan.
 WARNING
Engine oil and exhaust pipes
can be hot enough to burn you.
Wait until the oil drain plug and
exhaust pipes are cool enough
to touch with bare hands
before draining oil.
 WARNING
New and used oil can be haz-
ardous. Children and pets may
be harmed by swallowing new
or used oil. Repeated, pro-
longed contact
engine oil may cause skin can-
cer. Brief contact with used oil
may irritate skin.
• Keep new and used oil away
from children and pets.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and
waterproof gloves.
• Wash with soap if oil con-
tacts your skin.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of used oil.
4. Reinstall the drain plug and
gasket.
securely with a wrench.
7-16
with used
Tighten the plug