cbzdel
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Thought I would do a quick oil change how to... (I did this as part of my 600 mile service)
What you need:
Oil Drain Pan
(3) Quarts of Oil (I used Yamalube 10w40)
(1) Oil Filter (I used K&N for easy removal)
17mm Ratchet/Socket (or wrench)
Allen Key Set (I think all I used was the 5mm to remove the fairing)
Optional:
Torque Wrench
Clean Up Rags
Magnetic pen to find drain bolt when you drop it in the oil lol
Oil filter wrench (I dont have one, I used the hammer and screwdriver technique)
Step 1 - Warm Engine, I went for a 5 mile ride, then let it sit for 5 minutes
Step 2 - Take your 17mm ratchet/socket and remove the oil drain bolt, mine was a PITA and I could get it to budge so I used a hammer on it. (I plan on replacing the drain bolt ever other oil change just because its a key point and its so cheap)
Step 3 - Let the oil drain, once the bolt came out I went away for 5 minutes while it drained
Step 4 - Clean and reinstall oil drain plug, tighten to 31 fl/lbs if you have a torque wrench.
Step 5 - Remove these two bolts in the lower fairing, the manual says to remove the entire piece, but it was not necessary.
Step 6 - Remove the oil filter. This would be easy if you have a oil filter wrench, but I dont have one, nor did I want to buy one. (I use the K&N filters which have a 17mm nut on the end for easy removal) So I used the screwdriver method, I took a small screwdriver and jammed it though the filter, and turned the filter counter clockwise. Please note, this method is very messy and if you plan on using any filter but the K&N I recommend getting a some sort of filter wrench.
I didnt take any pics of that because I was angry, it took almost a half hour of the screwdriver method to remove the filter haha!!
Step 7 - Install new oil filter, don't forget fresh oil on the gasket. If you want to use a torque wrench set it to 12 ft/lbs
Step 8 - Pour in about 2.8 quarts of oil, check the dip stick (the bike has to be level! not, on the side stand)
Step 9 - Start it up and check for leaks, if nothing, double check the dip stick again, if that checks out, enjoy!
What you need:
Oil Drain Pan
(3) Quarts of Oil (I used Yamalube 10w40)
(1) Oil Filter (I used K&N for easy removal)
17mm Ratchet/Socket (or wrench)
Allen Key Set (I think all I used was the 5mm to remove the fairing)
Optional:
Torque Wrench
Clean Up Rags
Magnetic pen to find drain bolt when you drop it in the oil lol
Oil filter wrench (I dont have one, I used the hammer and screwdriver technique)
Step 1 - Warm Engine, I went for a 5 mile ride, then let it sit for 5 minutes
Step 2 - Take your 17mm ratchet/socket and remove the oil drain bolt, mine was a PITA and I could get it to budge so I used a hammer on it. (I plan on replacing the drain bolt ever other oil change just because its a key point and its so cheap)
Step 3 - Let the oil drain, once the bolt came out I went away for 5 minutes while it drained
Step 4 - Clean and reinstall oil drain plug, tighten to 31 fl/lbs if you have a torque wrench.
Step 5 - Remove these two bolts in the lower fairing, the manual says to remove the entire piece, but it was not necessary.
Step 6 - Remove the oil filter. This would be easy if you have a oil filter wrench, but I dont have one, nor did I want to buy one. (I use the K&N filters which have a 17mm nut on the end for easy removal) So I used the screwdriver method, I took a small screwdriver and jammed it though the filter, and turned the filter counter clockwise. Please note, this method is very messy and if you plan on using any filter but the K&N I recommend getting a some sort of filter wrench.
I didnt take any pics of that because I was angry, it took almost a half hour of the screwdriver method to remove the filter haha!!
Step 7 - Install new oil filter, don't forget fresh oil on the gasket. If you want to use a torque wrench set it to 12 ft/lbs
Step 8 - Pour in about 2.8 quarts of oil, check the dip stick (the bike has to be level! not, on the side stand)
Step 9 - Start it up and check for leaks, if nothing, double check the dip stick again, if that checks out, enjoy!