I'm new to bikes ive never seen motorcycles at the shop when I get oil changes. do i need to take the bike to a bike shop?
2006-08-09 21:58:48 · 12 answers · asked by Cops 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I know how to work on cars I jusat would rather pay to change the oil in my car. I'm thinking it should be a lot easier for the bike.
2006-08-09 22:56:58 · update #1
1 bolt on the bottom of the case and the drains it and the oil filter is generally right behind the front wheel under the radiator.
Takes 5 minuets!
Not to mention it is a good way to stay in tune with your bike, it is after all a part of you...
2006-08-10 05:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easier on a bike, assuming that you can get easy access to the oil filter without removing alot of plastic. Any motorcycle dealer will do it for you, but on most bikes, it's a 20 min job (or less) if you have the basic tools to remove the filter, and the drain plug directly under the bike.
2006-08-10 01:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you ride a bike you know nothing about? What happens if it's late at night & your "cell" dies? I guess you'll die by the side of the road. Take the time to learn the basics. You should never get on your bike without doing a quick walk around inspection. I'm not saying you have to be Mr. Goodwrench, but at least learn the basics.
2006-08-10 08:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if shops might additionally do oil ameliorations on motorcycles. if so, they could charge you $10 or so just to do it, plus the fee of the oil. Your Ninja probable takes 2 quarts of oil and a filter out. look interior the instruction manual and it will inform you. you need to purchase specific bike oil for like $4-$5 according to quart, or you need to use vehicle oil which expenses approximately 0.5 that. some human beings swear you like specific bike oil, yet i exploit vehicle oil and that i in simple terms went previous 70,000 mi. on my Honda and it rather works in simple terms effective. The filter out could be everywhere from $5 to $10, and you may desire to get that on the broking, or mail order. changing the oil isn't not hardship-free in any respect, regardless of if that's a sprint messy. you need to heat the bike up so the oil is 'unfastened', then drain out the oil, pull out the filter out, replace the filter out and the oil drain plug, then fill with the superb suited quantity of latest oil. Its some 15 minute interest. we've curbside recycling and that they take previous oil. or you may take it to any gas station or place the place they regulate oil and that they are going to recycle it for you.
2016-10-01 21:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by stein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you need to take your motorcycle to shop.
The oil change and servicing schedule is mentioned in the owner book that has come with the motorcycle. The schedule is dependent on both time and distance traveled.
2006-08-09 22:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take it to a bike shop or dealer if you don't want to do it yourself.
IN GENERAL: Its easier than your car, and more expensive than a car if you have the shop do it.
Some models are a little more complicated than others.
2006-08-09 23:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy an old British bike from the sixties or earlier - the leak that badly that you get an oilchange while riding them! (as long as you remember to keep topping the oiltank up)
2006-08-09 23:19:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude take it to anyone who knows anything about bikes thats the first thin i learned how to do
2006-08-12 08:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a very easy job to do yourself, try it, also saves money!
2006-08-09 22:31:07 · answer #9 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the garage.
2006-08-09 23:19:22 · answer #10 · answered by sam v 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋