{"id":3232,"date":"2020-03-31T18:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T01:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/?p=3232"},"modified":"2021-03-30T11:07:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T18:07:57","slug":"changing-the-oil-on-a-2016-2019-africa-twin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/changing-the-oil-on-a-2016-2019-africa-twin\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2016 &#8211; 2019 Honda Africa Twin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For general information on motorcycle oil changes, as well as notes and procedures for oil and filter changes on several other motorcycles, see this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/motorcycle-oil-filter-change-notes\/\"><strong>Motorcycle Oil and Oil Filter Change Notes &amp; Procedures<\/strong><\/a><\/p><cite><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Please check it out, as the above post includes general information about changing the oil and oil filter in motorcycles that is generally not repeated in this post.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note, this oil change was done on a 2017 Honda Africa Twin, but I don&#8217;t believe there are any significant differences in the procedure between thes 2016, 2018, and 2019 model years.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Materials Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Oil.  4.3quarts of oil for the manual transmission (4.4 for DCT).<\/li><li> Oil filter<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (I like the K&amp;N filters with the nut on the end for removal\/install) - KN-204 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39rn1na\" target=\"_blank\"> &#8211; For the Africa Twin K&amp;N &#8211; KN-204<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Procedures and Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AT_oil_drain_bolts.jpg?resize=249%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AT_oil_drain_bolts.jpg?resize=249%2C300&amp;ssl=1 249w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AT_oil_drain_bolts.jpg?resize=850%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AT_oil_drain_bolts.jpg?resize=768%2C926&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AT_oil_drain_bolts.jpg?w=896&amp;ssl=1 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove the skid plate<\/span> &#8211; 3 5mm allen\/hex bits &#8211; 2 underneath towards the front of the plate and 1 on the left side near the foot beg. From there it slides off a small rail on the right side. Mind the little cylinder\/spacer and rubber grommet included on the side bolt.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove drain bolts<\/span> &#8211; there are <strong>TWO <\/strong>of them. Both 12mm. Remove in any order. Make sure oil pan is under both. Rock bike back and forth on center stand to get all the oil out.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/honda-oil-change-manual.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/honda-oil-change-manual.png?resize=300%2C191&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/honda-oil-change-manual.png?resize=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/honda-oil-change-manual.png?resize=1024%2C651&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/honda-oil-change-manual.png?resize=768%2C488&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/honda-oil-change-manual.png?w=1083&amp;ssl=1 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>From the manual<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Replace drain bolts. Check the crush washers and replace if worn\/damaged.  Torque for the two 12mm bolts is <strong>22 ft-lbs<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Remove the old oil filter. If using the K&amp;N, a 17mm wrench is handy to remove the filter. Make sure the oil drain pain is below the filter, more oil will come out.<\/li><li>Replace the oil filter. Like I said, I like the K&amp;N filters with the nut on the end. Makes removal so much easier (<a href=\"https:\/\/static.nhtsa.gov\/odi\/rcl\/2017\/RCMN-17E044-1798.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"do NOT use nut on end for install (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">do NOT use nut on end for install<\/a>). Part number is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockymountainatvmc.com\/parts\/k-%26-n-oil-filter-p?s=30594\" target=\"_blank\">KN-204<\/a>. Honda OEM part number (for reference, if desired) is  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QUjB64\" target=\"_blank\">15410-MFJD01<\/a>.<\/li><li>Lubricate the oil filter gasket by using some fresh oil on your finger.  Torque for oil filter is <strong>19 ft-lbs.<\/strong><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200328_134045.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200328_134045.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200328_134045.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200328_134045.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200328_134045.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200328_134045.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>skid plate bolts with 5mm hex socket head<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>  Refill oil. Remove the oil fill plug and use funnel to pour oil in.  <strong>4.3 quarts of oil <\/strong>is  needed for the manual AT, 4.4 for the DCT.  (if just changing oil &#8211; no  filter &#8211; volume is 4.1 quarts for manual and 4.2 quarts for DCT).  <\/li><li>After warming up the bike again put bike back on center stand. Check for leaks. Remove the dipstick  and wipe it clean.  Insert the dipstick until it  seats but don&#8217;t screw it in.  Check that the oil level is between the  upper and lower level marks.  Replace dipstick and screw back in till snug.<\/li><li>Replace skid plate. <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L),<br \/>\n2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, and<br \/>\n2009 Kawasaki KLX250S<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":2,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[79],"tags":[125,124,18,44,45,97],"class_list":["post-3232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moto","tag-africa-twin","tag-honda","tag-motorcycle","tag-oil-change","tag-oil-filter","tag-wrenching"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200329_134533.jpg?fit=1373%2C1080&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3232\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}