Going to service bike this week, starting with an oil change. Few questions:
- Best way to remove the filter? Shall I do the old screwdriver trick, or hope that it turns itself
- How hot does the oil need to be? Can I let the bike idle for 15 mins before removing? Or do I need to take it for a ride first?
- How not to scald myself when taking the nut off
- The oil capacity is 4.7l. Do I fill up to 4.7l, ride the bike for a few mins, and then check once settled?
Strange as it sounds, I've not yet done an oil change on the bike. Its all been done by the dealer.
Last oil change I did was on my Ford Cortina MK V in the early 90s
Asif, how about we do this?
When you come over on Saturday, (if that is still the plan), I help you do the oil change. I've done it a few times on the other bike & it's dead easy.
You'll need 4.4ltrs of whichever oil you prefer and a new crush washer, (usually £1) from a bike shop, plus the new filter. I've bought my crush washer's before from Bradford motorcycles, they always seem to have them in stock but I'll get you one on Friday if you wish as I'm passing them when I go to Keighley to get the pre load shock adjuster exchanged etc.
I've got the right tools for removeing the old filter, torque wrench for the drain bolt and oil recepticle thing for capturing the old oil. You might as well change the final drive oil at the same time, I've plenty left so you dont need to buy any of that. It might be helpful to get a new crush washer for the final drive gear oil drain bolt. I'll pick one of those up too if you wish from the same place.
The plan is still Sat.
I was going to do it tonight. If I don't I will probably take you up on your generous offer. Will let you know tonight.
Steve ... whilst you are at it .. pop down and do mine. :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Asif, no problems.
Nigel, NO, behave yourself. :mfr_lol:
LW, after you are done with the oil change, a good wash on Asif's bike would give it at least 10 to 15 mph extra speed, more aerodynamic.. :clap:
That'd be an expensive service - I recall the last time it was washed - needed a specialist in to do it!
steve.. it may be a job and a half finding the oil filter :mfr_lol:
Quote from: frenchbiker on July 05, 2012, 03:53:51 PM
LW, after you are done with the oil change, a good wash on Asif's bike would give it at least 10 to 15 mph extra speed, more aerodynamic.. :clap:
Quote from: Winston Smith on July 05, 2012, 04:17:42 PM
That'd be an expensive service - I recall the last time it was washed - needed a specialist in to do it!
:mfr_lol:
Asif, do you sometimes ever regret posting something? :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 05, 2012, 11:59:31 AM
Going to service bike this week, starting with an oil change. Few questions:
- Best way to remove the filter? Shall I do the old screwdriver trick, or hope that it turns itself
- How hot does the oil need to be? Can I let the bike idle for 15 mins before removing? Or do I need to take it for a ride first?
- How not to scald myself when taking the nut off
- The oil capacity is 4.7l. Do I fill up to 4.7l, ride the bike for a few mins, and then check once settled?
Strange as it sounds, I've not yet done an oil change on the bike. Its all been done by the dealer.
Last oil change I did was on my Ford Cortina MK V in the early 90s
you shittin' me right, the man who hacks into his dash display, the man who changes wheel bearings, assking for oil change advice :gunsmilie:
Quote from: viper on July 05, 2012, 08:01:39 PM
you shittin' me right, the man who hacks into his dash display, the man who changes wheel bearings, assking for oil change advice :gunsmilie:
:mfr_lol:
I'm not afraid to ask advice if I'm unsure. Rather do it correctly than crying afterwards!
As LW said, it is easy. Both oils and air filter changed. The only issue I had was removing the oil filter. It was on tight. Eventually borrowed tool from neighbour and it came off. According to the manual you can't hand tighten it. Getting a torque wrench onto it was impossible so I did hand tight and a quarter turn I think. Probably over tightened it.
get yourself the correct tool , its a big socket thats oil filter size . ebay £6 ish
did anyone mention about smearing the seal on the new filter with oil before refitting ?
Quote from: olde coney on July 05, 2012, 09:58:21 PM
did anyone mention about smearing the seal on the new filter with oil before refitting ?
No, but the instructions on the filter had that on.
And LW is correct, its 4.4l of oil, not 4.7l
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 05, 2012, 09:59:59 PM
No, but the instructions on the filter had that on.
And LW is correct, its 4.4l of oil, not 4.7l
good man Asif
you read the instructions.......WOW :mfr_lol:
And I've also gone fully synthetic. Lets see what happens
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 05, 2012, 09:50:57 PM
I'm not afraid to ask advice if I'm unsure. Rather do it correctly than According to the manual you can't hand tighten it. Getting a torque wrench onto it was impossible so I did hand tight and a quarter turn I think. Probably over tightened it.
- I watched our local service center do the 1st service on my bike.
- they used a torque wrench to tighten the oil filter. A filter wrench with an extension was used , which they inserted through the opening in the fairing behind the front wheel.
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With the right tool it's easy.
As for tightening it I have always hand tightened and the given it a tweak with the socket.
Oil, I use 10W40 semi-synth but I have never replaced the air filter as was always done at the dealers.
Next service coming up is the biggie (50k miles) so need valves checked, plugs replaced, etc.
Not sure about doing the valves myself but will give it a go.
I've done shim-under-bucket before and it's a PITA.
So now you await Mr Wolfs bill eh Asif? :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :popcorn:
He's coming over tomorrow, I'll have my accountant raise an invoice. :wink:
If the weather forecast is anything to go by, me thinks you had best go to Steves via the canal system Asif. :boat: :eek: