How Do You Check The Motorcycle Oil In A Kawasaki Gpz 550?
A precursor to Kawasaki’s modern Ninja series sport bikes, the GPz 550 made waves with its European styling and tremendous performance in the early ’80s. Powered by a reliable 553cc air-cooled motor, the GPz could outperform many of the larger motorcycles. Keeping the motorcycle in top shape, however, requires attention to the amount of oil within the motor. To simplify the procedure, Kawasaki equipped the GPz with an oil level sight glass on the right engine cover, allowing the rider to visually check the motorcycle’s oil level without the need for a single tool. Start the motor and let it idle for three minutes. This warms the motor’s oil to its operating temperature, and lets it expand slightly to provide an accurate oil-level reading. Stop the motor after three minutes and raise the motorcycle onto its center stand. Position yourself to the right of the motorcycle and kneel down slightly. Locate the round oil level sight glass on the lower left edge of the right engine cover. Compa
