Most informed video, I do all work on my truck, struts, engine work anything. It's just exact way just needed to make sure I didn't need special oil tool before i start job. I've seen some guys using a specific motorcycle oil wrench, you don't need it.
Great video. New subscriber here. I'm going to be changing oil/filter sometime this summer or fall. I have a 2008 Boulevard M-50 and love it!! I was lucky too in that it only had 3000 miles on it. Have you thought about doing a video on changing the antifreeze in your bike? That would be helpful for sure. Thanks again for posting these videos. Cheers...
Thank You for the video ! I need to change the oil, and without having a motorcycle jack, this strap down seems to get 'er done ! I read the Suzuki manual today; curious as to using synthetic oil. It may be a good upgrade choice, yet didn't specify. You know, this video at 8:43, snapshot, would make a great wallpaper for your tablet or pc ! -Love the color of your cruiser.
I use the Valvoline 4 stroke 10w-40. Good stuff. Changed my gear oil last year to keep the shaft drive running smooth. The Bel-Ray Hypoid Gear Oil 80W-90 is what I used.
Corry is right. You shouldn't use regular automobile oil on a motorcycle with a wet clutch. Get motorcycle oil specifically made for this purpose. Otherwise, this is an excellent how-to video!
Great video!!! One thing tho and only for your safety next time you start any motor don’t do it in a closed place carbon monoxide is a silent killer. But other than that great video.
Automotive oil has very different properties than oil made for motorcycles. Car oil has friction modifiers that make it too slippery for the wet clutch of a motorcycle. This results in an unpredictable "friction zone". In addition, JASO MA oil doesn't break down by being chopped up (aka "shear") by the transmission gears. Automotive oil does not have this property because crankcase oil is not shared with the transmission.
