Oil Change Procedure: Difference between revisions

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Place the new filter (STP SMO-12; see [[Oil Filters|oil filter page]] for options) on the retainer, and replace the assembly, again torquing the bolt to 14.5 ft/lbs. Open the filler cap on the right side of engine if you haven't already. Fill w/ 1.5 qts of your favorite oil. Wait a minute, then add a very small amount of oil at a time until oil is halfway up the level-check window. Replace the filler cap. Start up the bike and let it run for a minute, then shut off the engine and wait a few minutes before checking the window again. Put another few ounces of oil in. Repeat until oil level is consistently in the center of the view window. Centerline in the window while the bike is on centerstand is the same as full with both wheels on the ground. Do not overfill (you could blow a gasket).

Here is a diagram of the filter assembly.

[[Image:oil filter assembly.jpg|150px]]

====Often forgotten: Checking the oil screen====

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In a new motor there will likely be less trash floating around, so it's recommended to check the screen at the second or third oil change, then every couple oil changes after that, until there's no new trash in the screen.

As far as actual cleaning of the screen goes, you can pretty much just wipe the screen clean with a rag. If you do need to spray it, WD-40 works fine.

~~Here is a diagram of the filter assembly.~~

~~[[Image:oil filter assembly.jpg|150px]]~~

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 Place the new filter (STP SMO-12; see [[Oil Filters|oil filter page]] for options) on the retainer, and replace the assembly, again torquing the bolt to 14.5 ft/lbs. Open the filler cap on the right side of engine if you haven't already. Fill w/ 1.5 qts of your favorite oil. Wait a minute, then add a very small amount of oil at a time until oil is halfway up the level-check window. Replace the filler cap. Start up the bike and let it run for a minute, then shut off the engine and wait a few minutes before checking the window again. Put another few ounces of oil in. Repeat until oil level is consistently in the center of the view window. Centerline in the window while the bike is on centerstand is the same as full with both wheels on the ground. Do not overfill (you could blow a gasket).
+Here is a diagram of the filter assembly.
+[[Image:oil filter assembly.jpg|150px]]
 ====Often forgotten: Checking the oil screen====
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 In a new motor there will likely be less trash floating around, so it's recommended to check the screen at the second or third oil change, then every couple oil changes after that, until there's no new trash in the screen.
 As far as actual cleaning of the screen goes, you can pretty much just wipe the screen clean with a rag. If you do need to spray it, WD-40 works fine.
-Here is a diagram of the filter assembly.
-[[Image:oil filter assembly.jpg|150px]]