- 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L)<\/a><\/li>
- 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300<\/a><\/li>
- 2009 Kawasaki KLX250S<\/a><\/li>
- 2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000<\/a><\/li>
- 2004 – 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650<\/a><\/li>
- 2001 BMW F650GS<\/a> (this one does not follow the ‘general procedure’ – BMW is special)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
General Procedure for Motorcycles
(in general)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nStandard Tools Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Box end wrenches and\/or sockets (12mm, 17mm)<\/li>
- Oil filter strap wrench<\/a> or Oil filter pliers<\/a> (if you use oil filters without a nut on the end)<\/li>
- Allen\/hex bits (4mm, 5mm)<\/li>
- Funnel<\/li>
- Oil drain pan<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Typical Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Oil – Most motorcycle manufacturers (including Kawasaki and Honda) require JASO-T903 MA type SG or higher. I use ProHonda GN4 10W-40 SJ<\/a> or Castrol 4T 10W-40 synthetic SL<\/a>. 10W-40 is typically recommended for a wider temperature range. <\/li>
- Oil Filter – I like the K&N filters with the 17mm nut on the end for easier removal (not for use on install<\/a>)<\/li>
- Sealing washers for 12mm drain bolts – this Tusk kit is handy<\/a>
(optional if existing are damaged)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nTypical Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Warm up bike for 3 to five minutes if cold. Then turn off engine and wait 2 to 3 minutes. <\/li>
- Remove any skid plates as required<\/li>
- Remove drain plug(s) and let oil drain into oil pan<\/li>
- Reinstall drain plugs and torque to spec (replace drain plug crush washer if necessary\/damaged<\/li>
- Remove oil filter. If you cant get it off with a oil filter strap wrench (or it doesn’t have a 17mm hex nut for removal, like the K&N) stab it all the way through with a screw driver (from the side) and rotate it that way. Sure its messy, but not more messy than anything else you are doing – and it’s highly effective.<\/li>
- Replace oil filter with new filter. Use oil on the tip of your finger to lubricate the o-ring on the filter.<\/li>
- Tighten oil filter to just past hand tight – but not too tight!<\/li>
- Refill oil using a funnel. Fill to specifications.<\/li>
- Start bike to circulate oil then check the oil level. Start bike and let it idle for 3-5 minutes. Switch off and wait 2-3 minutes <\/li>
- Check oil level as directed and top off as needed.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Oil Filter – I like the K&N filters with the 17mm nut on the end for easier removal (not for use on install<\/a>)<\/li>
- 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300<\/a><\/li>