Parts Tools
oil filter oil
filter tool
4 qts. oil (10W-40 or Mobil 1 15W-50) ratchet
drain plug washer torque
wrench
17mm
socket
funnel
or oil spout
rubber
gloves
rag
oil
drain pan
1.
Be sure engine is hot (go for a short ride)
2.
Place oil drain pan under drain plug (bottom right side of
engine)
3.
Wear rubber gloves - oil is carcinogenic, plus when you
accidentally touch the hot headers!!! or get hot oil!!! on your hands it won’t
hurt as much
4.
Remove the oil drain plug, 17mm socket – do not lose the
washer located under the drain plug. Replace this crush washer every other
time.
5.
Remove the oil filter (front right of engine), oil filter
tool and ratchet
6.
Remove the oil filler cap (~6 inches above the right foot
peg) to help draining
7.
Let drain for ~10 min.
8.
Straddle bike and hold upright or tip very slightly to the
right to drain last of the oil
9.
Install the drain plug with its washer and torque to 25
ft.lb. (34 Nm)
10.
Apply a thin coat of oil to the new oil filter rubber gasket
11.
Install the new oil filter and torque to 7 ft. lb. (10 Nm)
or give it ¾ - 1 turn after first contact
12.
Add 3.75 – 3.9 qts. of oil (NOT 4 qts.!!!) using
funnel or oil spout
13.
Install the oil filler cap
14.
Run engine at idle for 2 –3 min.
15.
Wait ~5 min.; straddle bike to hold it upright and check to
be sure the oil level is at the upper mark on the dipstick
16.
Check for any oil leaks at filter and drain plug