this may be silly question but...

[primamateria]

i just got a 1986 kawasaki gpz1000, when i picked it up, started like a dream, couple days later turns over but not starting. no manual with it or anything.

so what sort of oil should i put in it and where does it go: see pic.

[primamateria]

and where can i find an owners manual? checked the forum links and manual area but couldn't see one for this bike, any pointers?

[ty]

No such thing as a silly question.
Yes that looks like it's where the oil goes.
What kind is a matter for much debate
For the older beasts you might want a mineral or synth blend variety rather than full synthetic - I found Penrite to be good in the older engines.

But - I suggest waiting for the gurus to speak up regarding the best things for the old gpz1000

[ty]

and where can i find an owners manual? checked the forum links and manual area but couldn't see one for this bike, any pointers?

If you want to buy one have a look at http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/1986/34 - pick the one that's yours.
If you want online or pdf download, keep looking
ty

[Wardy]

G'day mate, google is your friend. This could be your manual: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=40OCP5GP

And this is the perfect location for all silly questions.

[seiko1]

But you should have composed it more like this....
"Can I ask you silly's a question"

[Strika]

i just got a 1986 kawasaki gpz1000, when i picked it up, started like a dream, couple days later turns over but not starting. no manual with it or anything.

so what sort of oil should i put in it and where does it go: see pic.

That's correct, that's the oil filler cap. Use a motorcycle specific oil which is designed for use in a wet clutch motor.

[Cwidova]

i just got a 1986 kawasaki gpz1000, when i picked it up, started like a dream, couple days later turns over but not starting. no manual with it or anything.

so what sort of oil should i put in it and where does it go: see pic.

That's correct, that's the oil filler cap. Use a motorcycle specific oil which is designed for use in a wet clutch motor.

+1
if you put car oil in it will cause problems such as clutch slippind and stuff

[hoffy]

do not overfill either thinking that is a good thing to do....only fill to the top marking in the window or on dipstick !

[craig]

the window hoffy is talking about is in your pic almost directly below..look for half circle in pic possibly full glass circle on your bike.....not familiar with gpzsssssssssss

[primamateria]

so the oil is for both the engine and the gearbox too? I was wondering, even though obviously bikes are manual transmissions (except scooters and some new retro looking honda) whether or not it needed any transmission fluid.

[Ratmick]

Mate shoot me a PM with your home address and I'll send you a ebook manual called "Motorcycle Mechanics".

It's dated 1977, but it covers all the basics, water oil, gearbox, fueling...all good stuff and it hasn't changed much since then.

Mick

[primamateria]

just undid red cap (screwable sump valve thingy, not oil filler cap) )which let out a stack of oil, refilled it and now I can see the oil level in the window. the previous oil was that dark, unable to tell if indicator window was working all right!

[primamateria]

thanks mick, much appreciated! And thanks to all for friendly, helpful responses:)

[primamateria]

adjusted engine idle and she's running sweet!