Bike should be upright when checking the amount... use an old standard type oil (10w40 motorcycle oil) never automotive oil, you can in an emergency to try and make it home but thats the only time. i think most oil fill caps are located on the right side of the engine and every bike i"ve ever owned it was plastic and black, some have dipstick like yours probably does, or like the newer models that have a little sight glass. Most all bikes take approx 3 qts oil 3.2 qts if changing with filter..after a full drain and adding i put in 2 bottles without question, then wait about 30 seconds let it settle in everywhere, then i pour in another 1/2 right away...then i take a measurement,..you only want to fill it to 3/4 way up the stick or sight glass this way you get into the practice of never over filling. Once it gets to 3/4 mark, start the engine, let it idle for a minute, then check oil level again. Thats it ...hope this was veryhelpful!
http://www.qsl.net/vk3jeg/GS650GX.html
i found a link about your bike or at least close to it and it says your bike takes 2.5 liters =2.6 qts , 2.8 liter/filter= 2.9 qts....see this is why i do my oil this way on all bikes. if you want, just highlite the link.. left click, slide across it copy then paste into your browser.
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