Special Tools
| Description | Part Number | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | HD-51453 | 1 |
WARNINGBe sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
| 1. | Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. | |
| 2. | Turn off engine. | |
| 3. | NOTE Engine oil is hot when removing drain plug. | |
| 4. | Allow oil to drain completely. Dispose of waste properly. | |
| 5. | Remove the radiator shroud. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Cleaning Radiator. NOTE It is not necessary to disconnect the regulator connectors. | |
| 6. | See Figure 2. Remove the regulator bolt and washer (1). Support the regulator as necessary. | |
| 7. | Remove the oil filter (3) with. Special Tool: OIL FILTER WRENCH (HD-51453) | |
| 8. | Discard filter. | |
| 9. | Clean the oil filter mount flange of any old gasket material. | |
| 10. | Lubricate gasket of new oil filter with clean engine oil. NOTE Do not use oil filter wrench for installation. | |
| 11. | Install new oil filter (3). Hand-tighten oil filter one-half to three-quarters of a turn after gasket initially contacts the filter mounting surface. | |
| 12. | Install the regulator with the bolt and washer. Tighten. Torque: 9–11 N·m (80–97 in-lbs) Regulator fastner | |
| 13. | Install engine oil drain plug and new O-ring. Tighten. Torque: 20–25 N·m (15–18 ft-lbs) Engine oil drain plug | |
NOTICE Do not overfill oil. Doing so can result in oil carryover to the air cleaner leading to equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction. (00190b) | ||
| 14. | Initially add engine oil. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication. Volume: 2.4 L (2.5 qt) | |
| 15. | Perform engine oil level cold check. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Engine Oil Level. | |
| 16. | Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter. | |
| 17. | Install radiator shroud. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Cleaning Radiator. | |
| 18. | Perform engine oil level hot check. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Engine Oil Level. | |
| 19. | Add more oil as required. |
Figure 1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
| 1 | Bolt and washer |
| 2 | Regulator and bracket |
| 3 | Oil filter |
Figure 2. Engine Oil Filter and Regulator