
use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
USA
90
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
AND TOPPING UP
Carefully read page 49 (LUBRICANTS),
page 80 (MAINTENANCE) and page 144
(LUBRICANT CHART).
WARNING
It is critical to the safe operation of your
vehicle that the proper lubricants,
maintained at the proper levels, are used.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to
an engine seizure with subsequent
accident, serious injury or death.
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty
conditions, on rough roads or for racing.
Periodically check the engine oil level, and
change oil after the first 625 mi (1,000 km)
a n d e v e r y 6 , 2 5 0 m i ( 1 0 , 0 0 0 k m )
afterwards.
CAUTION
In the vehicle is used for racing, change
the engine oil every 3,125 mi (5,000 km).
Change oil more frequently if the vehicle
is used in dusty conditions.
CHECKING
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.
CAUTION
The engine oil level must be checked
when the engine is warm.
If the check is carried out when the
e n g i n e i s c o l d , t h e o i l l e v e l m a y
temporarily lower below the “MIN” mark.
This is not a problem, provided that the
engine oil pressure warning light LED
“
” (A) does not come on, see page 31
(INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS).
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely poisonous if inhaled.
Do not start the engine in closed or badly-
ventilated rooms. Failure to observe this
w a r n i n g m a y c a u s e l o s s o f
consciousness or even lead to death by
asphyxia.
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Check the oil when the engine is warm,
having been ridden for at least 10 mi
(15 km).
NOTE
If the engine is cold, warm it up for
riding, preferably on a hilly road, for
approximately 10 mi (15 km) before checking
the oil.
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Stop the engine before checking the oil.
WARNING
Should your vehicle overturn, it will leak
gasoline, which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may cause a fire, which
could destroy not only the vehicle, but
also the building in which it is located,
and cause serious injuries or even death.
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Keep the vehicle vertical, with the two
wheels resting on the ground.
NOTE
If you attempt to check the oil with
the vehicle leaned in either direction from the
v e r t i c a l , y o u r m e a s u r e m e n t w i l l b e
inaccurate.
NOTE
If the engine oil tank is dirty, wipe it
with a clean cloth so that you can see the
“MIN” and “MAX” marks.
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Look through the appropriate slots (1) in
the left fairing. Check the level of the oil in
the sight gauge (2).
2
1
1
2
A
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