my dad recently passed away and i have bin left with his kawasaki gpz500s i am a very good hand with tools but havent got a clue about bikes!! when i turn the key it lights up im in neutral and the oil warning comes on fair enuf, if i press the ignition button it trys to start but makes a noise like its trying to suck at liquid that isnt there, now i know im being stupid but where is the oil tank on this thing and is there any other reason it mite do this, oh and bare in mind it has been stood for about 12 months. please help me!

mark.

mark wiles, April 2008

Hi
The oil is stored in the crankcase, if the bike has been lying up for 12 months i would do an oil and filter change,drain the fuel from the petrol tank and from the carb float bowls and replace with nice new petrol,charge up the battery(or relpace if not turning the bike over fast),make sure the air filter is bone dry and clean,and give the spark plugs a check(replace if necessary). after doing all this the bike should fire up and run.

Busa Boy, April 2008