Special Tools
| Description | Part Number | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | 94686-00 | 1 |
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | 94863-10 | 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)
NOTICE
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the engine. (00184a)
- Change engine oil at the first 1,600 km (1000 mi) for a new engine. After initial service, change oil at regular intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures. Refer to Service Intervals and Records → Service Records.
- Change oil at more frequent intervals in cold weather or severe operating conditions. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication.
| 1. | Ride motorcycle until engine oil reaches at least. Temperature: 93.5 °C (200 °F) | |||||
| 2. | Idle upright for two minutes. Turn off engine. | |||||
| 3. | Remove filler plug/dipstick. | |||||
| 4. | Remove oil drain plug and O-ring. Allow oil to drain completely. | |||||
| 5. | Remove oil filter using oil filter wrench and hand tools. Do not use air tools. Special Tool: OIL FILTER WRENCH (94686-00) Special Tool: OIL FILTER WRENCH (94863-10) | |||||
| 6. | Clean the oil filter mount flange. | |||||
| 7. | Clean any residual oil from crankcase and transmission housing. | |||||
| 8. | See Figure 2. Install new oil filter. a. Lubricate gasket with a thin film of clean engine oil. b. Install new oil filter. c. Hand-tighten oil filter one-half to three-quarters of a turn after gasket first contacts filter mounting surface. DO NOT use oil filter wrench for installation. | |||||
| 9. | Install engine oil drain plug and new O-ring. Torque: 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs) Engine oil drain plug NOTE Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before the next oil change. Refer to for recommended oil. | |||||
| 10. | Add an initial volume of engine oil. Refer to Table 1. Table 1. Initial Oil Fill
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| 11. | Idle upright for 2 minutes to circulate oil and fill the oil filter. Check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter. | |||||
| 12. | Verify proper oil level. a. Perform engine oil level cold check. b. Perform engine oil level hot check. |
Figure 1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
Figure 2. Lubricating New Oil Filter Gasket