im a new rider and i need to change the oil!

[tjv11022]

i just got a 94 katana and it despritly needs an oil change. i no it uses 10w-30 but how much and what type. should i use synthetic or convgentional. thanks

[deanocinq]

hello and welcome !,as stated in haynes manual
api grade se or sf minimum,
sae 10w-40,
and 3.8 liters or 4.0 us qt,6.7 imp pt with filter change
or oil change only is 3.6 liters or 3.8 us qt,6.3 imp pt
hope this helps mate

[clint1972]

Conv vs synth is simply a $$ factor, synthetic has been proven better, but if you are short on cash....synthetic is expensive

[tjv11022]

thanks guys

thanks guys thats just what i needed to know.. and by chance to you happen to know where i can find a cheap manual.. cause the ones on the net are a bit pricey

[clint1972]

Give me yur email and I can help yu out....

send in private messgg

[Jax]

Search the threads because I believe someone has it in pdf format...also be carful with the oil pan nut...too many stories here about stripping that thing because people torqued it on too tight...get yourself a torque wrench or a fumoto valve...either way get a torque wrench you'll need it if you plan to do work on your bike.

[deanocinq]

ebay always good for cheap second hand manuals i think haynes and clymer do them for the katanas

[GSXF]

For less than $35 you get it in hardcover and lots of walk thru photos. I had one for my 05 Kat and it's way better than those factory repair manual as far as details and pics goes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-1996-Suzuki-Katana-600-600F-750-1100-REPAIR-MANUAL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem280284091932QQitemZ280284091932QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature

[SweetLou]

TDR I beileve posted the manual a while back. I know I downloaded it to my puter, and love it.