I'm not a gear head and figured it would be beyond me, but this video made it much more feasible, thanks so much for being clear and showing the various parts and motions. I still say hardest part is the initial loosening of the bolts!
Straight to business and really well explained. Consider me subscribed, I thought I was in a pickle but thanks to your video seems like it’s smooth riding now. Thanks for the info🙏
for me, 10w-40 is easier to find in full synthetic motorcycle specific oil, and unless you're starting your bike in negative temperatures it won't make a difference since a 10w and 15w weight are both good below 0. Both operating temperature weights are 40 so once the bike gets up to temp it will be the same.
Oil weight can change depending on the outside temperature. 10w40 is good for a wider range of temperatures from 14⁰-113⁰F (-10⁰ - 45⁰ C) and 20w50 is good for higher temps at 41⁰-122⁰F (5⁰-50⁰C). If you're in a very hot climate then run the 20w50, but for most places the 10w40 is good
always use a torque wrench the cost of not using one could total the bike (blown engine if the plug and oil come out while riding), or stripping out the case threads)
is that weight recommended? I just picked up my vstar and wanna get the oil done asap. I looked on line and it said 20w-40 but I figured that was a bit weird
it all depends on the temp you're riding in. With oil weight the first number is the viscosity at cold temps, and the second is the viscosity once the engine is warm, so any oil that ends in 40 would act the same once it's warmed up. I like using 10w because it moves easier when it's cooler.
Wait... what? You 650 guys DON'T have to take the exhaust off to get to the oil filter?! That's so unfair! 😂 I really love my 1100, but I'm getting an oil filter relocator kit. Man, it's annoying! 😄 Great how-to video! 😁
It is! 😅 And to get the exhaust off, you have to loosen the bolts for the floorboards. 😂 No more for me though. Relocated both the floorboards and the oil filter. Never taking the exhaust off ever again, and now the oil changes are a half-a-beer job. 😁👌🏻
no, not necessary the oil drains the same level or on the kick stand and you dont need to look at the site glass oil level if you change the filter put in 3 quarts if you dont change the filter put in 2.7 quarts if you dont spill it all over the bike, there is no where else it can go- its IN there, you dont have to check the level if you want to check it, start the bike up so the filter will fill with oil, turn it off, then check it like you normally would, sitting on the bike, with a mirror
