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Originally Posted by johnd
I don't see how a wrench will ever fit and I tried a 17mm socket but was afraid of rounding the bolt head. Will someone please give the size socket needed? Does anyone know if the Harbor Freight Tools m/c stand will work with the GZ?
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John, new friend......DID you actually try to determine, by tipping the bike, how much too much is actually IN there ?? It appears that you only heard PART of what we said.
No, a "standard" motorcycle/ATV jack won't work without some modifications. I found a scissor jack more helpful than my bike/ATV jack.......but not for oil changing.
You WILL need a 6-point socket that is NOT tappered (or with the taper ground off) because of the thin head on the bolt. I forget what size; someone else will surely know.....or you can check the online manuals available here.
About the only practical way I found to do it, until you get the bolt a little loose anyway, was to LAY DOWN beside the bike while it is on the side stand. (I'm not far behind you at 62 and it was somewhat of a problem).
This might be a good time to establish a relationship with the nearest Suzuki dealer. A few ounces of extra oil will ***NOT*** do any harm to the bike if it is not rev'ed up high or ridden hard for a long distance. Maybe you should just let the dealer check it and adjust as necessary. They probably have a "turkey baster" to suck a bit of oil out (if necessary) without taking anything apart.......and probably would do that for free.
[Edit] After-thought: Maybe you can get an "oil sucker" from an auto parts store for a couple of bucks and solve it that way.
Good luck however you decide to go.