Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder - Suzuki SV650 Forum: SV650, SV1000, Gladius Forums

ericmoles · 11-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Hey guys. I've taken steps to winterize my bike, and was wondering if I could get away with not putting oil in the cylinders.

The manual recommends removing each spark plug and putting a teaspoon of oil in the cylinder. How necessary is this? Why is it done? It seems like a pain since I have to drop the radiator to get to the front cylinder, and the spark plug holes are so deep that I might have to get an oil pump or special/long funnel. If I can get away with not doing it, I'd prefer that. Won't it gum up the cylinder to have that oil in there all winter. Does it burn off the first time you run it in the spring? Would it be ok not to do it since it is so dry here in Utah?

If you think it is absolutely necessary:

1 what type of oil should I use
2 I've already filled the case full of oil--is it still possible to crank the engine with all of this oil in the case.

Thanks
Eric

TomServo · 11-06-2009, 12:17 PM

It is a good idea to put that small amount of oil in the cylinder. It won't hurt anything and will burn off quickly once you fire it up again. It helps to have that little oil on the top of the rings for storage (helps prevent corrosion in there-I would think).

1. Use your regular motor oil you put in your bike
2. I would not try and turn it over if you have filled the crankcase full of oil. I have not heard of doing this myself (filling it) but definitely drain it to the correct level or completely replace it (back to the correct level) before trying to fire up the engine

Gary in NJ · 11-06-2009, 12:54 PM

It's a useless practice. The cylinders are coated/plated so they will not pit. The oil is only going to pool in one location anyway.

JPDD · 11-06-2009, 02:39 PM

Pull the plugs and spray some fogging oil in the cylinder.

http://www.ehow.com/about_4675032_fogging-oil.html

andyauger · 11-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Put a teaspoon full in, rotate the engine by rolling the bike in gear (6th is easiest). Use a good motor oil.

RaoulR · 11-06-2009, 03:50 PM

... and put old plugs in before you fire it up in the spring!

niko · 11-06-2009, 03:51 PM

Remove the air filter start the engine and spray in fogging oil into the intakes until the motor stalls, then there is no need to remove the spark plugs. All done and enjoy the smoke show.

RandyO · 11-06-2009, 06:45 PM

I run synthetic in winter 5w40 so that the engine turns over easier, when it gets down to about 5 below F or colder, 10w just doesn't want to turn over fast enuf to start, even with a topped off battery

twiggy2cents · 11-06-2009, 07:06 PM

i just put stabil in a full tank. Then once or twice a month i start it up and let it warm up. No need for fogging oil

Spierings · 11-07-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twiggy2cents

i just put stabil in a full tank. Then once or twice a month i start it up and let it warm up. No need for fogging oil

+1 I always start the bike once a month. This way i also dont need a battery tender.
Never had any problems.

11-06-2009, 12:13 PM	#1
ericmoles Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Bikes: 2001 SV 650 Miles Kms: 12980 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder Hey guys. I've taken steps to winterize my bike, and was wondering if I could get away with not putting oil in the cylinders. The manual recommends removing each spark plug and putting a teaspoon of oil in the cylinder. How necessary is this? Why is it done? It seems like a pain since I have to drop the radiator to get to the front cylinder, and the spark plug holes are so deep that I might have to get an oil pump or special/long funnel. If I can get away with not doing it, I'd prefer that. Won't it gum up the cylinder to have that oil in there all winter. Does it burn off the first time you run it in the spring? Would it be ok not to do it since it is so dry here in Utah? If you think it is absolutely necessary: 1 what type of oil should I use 2 I've already filled the case full of oil--is it still possible to crank the engine with all of this oil in the case. Thanks Eric

11-06-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
TomServo Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bikes: 06' SV650s red Miles Kms: 21190 Posts: 511 iTrader: (17)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder It is a good idea to put that small amount of oil in the cylinder. It won't hurt anything and will burn off quickly once you fire it up again. It helps to have that little oil on the top of the rings for storage (helps prevent corrosion in there-I would think). 1. Use your regular motor oil you put in your bike 2. I would not try and turn it over if you have filled the crankcase full of oil. I have not heard of doing this myself (filling it) but definitely drain it to the correct level or completely replace it (back to the correct level) before trying to fire up the engine __________________ 2006 SV650s Minor farkles.. nothing special.. just a great bike. www.jacksonphotoworks.com

11-06-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
Gary in NJ Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Among The Twisty Roads Bikes: '01 SV650S Miles Kms: 13,000 miles Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder It's a useless practice. The cylinders are coated/plated so they will not pit. The oil is only going to pool in one location anyway. __________________ A life-long student of motorcycling. GV Emulators, RT 0.80 springs, Adjustable Caps, ZX-9E Shock, Delkevic Stubby, K&N, Body Lowers and assorted bling.

11-06-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
JPDD Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Bikes: SV650, 2003 N to S Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder Pull the plugs and spray some fogging oil in the cylinder. http://www.ehow.com/about_4675032_fogging-oil.html __________________ SV650 K3 (s) Miles: 50,000 + Boston, MA

11-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
andyauger Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Deep South Bikes: 2001 SV 650 Posts: 6,485 iTrader: (0)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder Put a teaspoon full in, rotate the engine by rolling the bike in gear (6th is easiest). Use a good motor oil.

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11-06-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
RaoulR Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middleton WI Bikes: Candy Antares Red '01 SV650N (the FASTEST Color) Miles Kms: 9145 Posts: 357 iTrader: (3)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder ... and put old plugs in before you fire it up in the spring! __________________ Ricor Intiminators, .80 Sonic Springs, ART Slip-On, SV Racing Rear-Set Plates, Galfer Pads, Hogged-Out K&N Air Filter, MotoSliders, Pro-Tek Swingarm Spool/Sliders, NGK Iridium Plugs, Dunlop Roadsmarts, Timing Retard Mod. Next: SM2 bars and a 636 Rear Shock PIX!

11-06-2009, 03:51 PM	#7
niko Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Bikes: sv650s Miles Kms: 18000 Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder Remove the air filter start the engine and spray in fogging oil into the intakes until the motor stalls, then there is no need to remove the spark plugs. All done and enjoy the smoke show.

11-06-2009, 06:45 PM	#8
RandyO Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Farmington, NH, USA Bikes: nekid red 99-135k 07VeeStrom1k- 42k Posts: 7,061 iTrader: (0)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder I run synthetic in winter 5w40 so that the engine turns over easier, when it gets down to about 5 below F or colder, 10w just doesn't want to turn over fast enuf to start, even with a topped off battery __________________ RandyO IBA#9560 A man with a gun is a citizen A man without a gun is a subject

11-06-2009, 07:06 PM	#9
twiggy2cents Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champaign, IL Bikes: 01 SV650S Miles Kms: 3636 Miles Posts: 209 iTrader: (0)	Re: Winterizing - Oil in the cylinder i just put stabil in a full tank. Then once or twice a month i start it up and let it warm up. No need for fogging oil __________________ Current Bikes 01 SV650S 85 GS550L

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