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draf · 11-04-2007, 02:33 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering, where exactly is the oil pump placed on the M50? I suppose it should be close to the oil filter, but which side, left or right?
I am asking because I would like to know if it isn't dangerous to idle the engine while the bike is on the kick stand? If the bike is inclined to the left and the oil pump is on the right, would it be submerged in oil so the lubrication worked correctly?

Or it doesn't work like this?

Thanks!

Rockhead · 11-04-2007, 05:54 PM

Beats the hell out of me.........

How much of an incline are you talking here?

diamond_jim · 11-04-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockhead

Beats the hell out of me.........

How much of an incline are you talking here?

This much of an incline?

outlaw · 11-04-2007, 06:19 PM

draf · 11-04-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

This much of an incline?

Man, this picture hurts!!! I hope I'll never incline my baby so much!!!
I am talking about the normal incline the stock bike has while on the side stand. Maybe 10 degrees more if the parking is also a little bit inclined to the left.

ranger04 · 11-04-2007, 07:33 PM

im just guessing that when they designed the bike they accounted for the bike to be idle on the kick stand and that it wont hurt it any at all, just my guess
anyways isnt the oil pump in the oil pan, normally at the bottom in the lowest part of the pan?-crap now you have me wondering and im gonna have to go look it up

ok- if i read my manual correctly the oil pump is on the right side of the bike attatched to the water pump shaft

bakdoor · 11-04-2007, 09:20 PM

I find it hard to believe that the Suzi engineers (with all the other cool engineering on this bike, as well as their cars) would design a bike that couldn't idle on the stand for danger of oil-starving the engine. That's just crazy talk.

cyclesinct · 11-05-2007, 10:28 AM

Well I'm not too mechanically inclined, so this thought would have never passed through my head. But because I've never had that thought I have warmed my bike many times while on the kickstand. Usually the bike was on a flat surface, but on a cold morning I'll start the bike and let it idle while I get my gear together and get dressed. I've done it for two years with no adverse affects to the bike, so I don't think you'd have to worry.

draf · 11-05-2007, 09:16 PM

I agree, the Suzuki engineers should have thought to this and design the engine so it could be idled safely while the bike is on the side stand.
I think I'm just worrying too much...

Man, I love this bike!!!

shelby322 · 11-06-2007, 05:13 PM

I'm sure there is an oil pick-up in the sump that would suck oil up while it is on the stand.

ranger04 · 11-06-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelby322

I'm sure there is an oil pick-up in the sump that would suck oil up while it is on the stand.

there is- i think thats how the oil gets out of the pan

11-04-2007, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
draf Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 34	oil pump Hi guys, Just wondering, where exactly is the oil pump placed on the M50? I suppose it should be close to the oil filter, but which side, left or right? I am asking because I would like to know if it isn't dangerous to idle the engine while the bike is on the kick stand? If the bike is inclined to the left and the oil pump is on the right, would it be submerged in oil so the lubrication worked correctly? Or it doesn't work like this? Thanks!

11-04-2007, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Beats the hell out of me......... How much of an incline are you talking here? __________________ Greg Biffle #16

11-04-2007, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
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11-04-2007, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
ranger04 Fifth gear streak Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 1,320	im just guessing that when they designed the bike they accounted for the bike to be idle on the kick stand and that it wont hurt it any at all, just my guess anyways isnt the oil pump in the oil pan, normally at the bottom in the lowest part of the pan?-crap now you have me wondering and im gonna have to go look it up ok- if i read my manual correctly the oil pump is on the right side of the bike attatched to the water pump shaft __________________ M50 Manual Last edited by ranger04; 11-04-2007 at 07:40 PM.

11-04-2007, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
bakdoor Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Location: Bear Creek, PA Posts: 68	I find it hard to believe that the Suzi engineers (with all the other cool engineering on this bike, as well as their cars) would design a bike that couldn't idle on the stand for danger of oil-starving the engine. That's just crazy talk. __________________ "Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you when you think everything's OK..." ~Alanis Morissette

11-05-2007, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
cyclesinct Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Connecticut Posts: 744	Well I'm not too mechanically inclined, so this thought would have never passed through my head. But because I've never had that thought I have warmed my bike many times while on the kickstand. Usually the bike was on a flat surface, but on a cold morning I'll start the bike and let it idle while I get my gear together and get dressed. I've done it for two years with no adverse affects to the bike, so I don't think you'd have to worry. __________________ '05 M50 black MAPAM backrest Corbin dual tour Highwayman Jumbo Straight Bags Johns Kit forward controls Debaffled exhaust

11-05-2007, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
draf Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 34	I agree, the Suzuki engineers should have thought to this and design the engine so it could be idled safely while the bike is on the side stand. I think I'm just worrying too much... Man, I love this bike!!!

11-06-2007, 05:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
shelby322 In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Black M50 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 138	I'm sure there is an oil pick-up in the sump that would suck oil up while it is on the stand. __________________ Scott 2007 Black M50 - Cobra Streetrods, Carbon Fiber Trim Kit, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Forward Controls & Dropped 2 1/2" - Thanks John, Sylvania Silverstar Headlight, Side Mount Plate, Kuryakyn Mini Bullet Turn Signals, Mustang Vintage Wide Seat, Clear Fronts

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