This will be the first oil change since I bought it. Should I just go have it done?
2006-09-27 04:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ME♥ 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It's a fairly simple job.
-Remove the oil drain bolt (bottom of motor, near the front on the right).
-Drain the oil (don't forget to re-cycle).
-Re-install the drain bolt.
-Fill motor with 4 stroke motor oil, to the top line of the dipstick (it's attached to the oil fill cap). Oil fill cap/dip stick is on the right crankcase cover.
-Fill and check the oil level with the bike upright (as if you were sitting on it). When checking the oil level, do not screw the dip stick in. Let it rest on the threads. Takes about a quart.
-Screw in the dip stick and run the bike for a couple of minutes.
-Turn off the motor and let it cool down for a few minutes (to let the oil drain down to the crankcase) and recheck the oil level. Add or drain oil to get the level correct.
-Your bike doesn't have an oil filter, it has an oil screen. It shouldn't need cleaning at this time. But if you'd like to check it, after draining the oil, remove the oil pump cover on the right side of the motor.
-Here's a picture of your motor - look at oil pump, right crankcase cover (for dipstick) & crankcase (to see drain bolt).
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/OEM-Parts.asp
2006-09-27 05:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jeeze, Amanda is a sexist.
there will be a bolt on bottom of engine to drain oil usually lowest point.( may have a filter as well) Probably has 17mm head size(dont remember, havent done one since it was XR75)
Remember to turn it counter clock to unscrew it. Drain oil , refit bolt when its drained (be careful not to overtighten or you can strip thread) refill with measured amount on right side top of clutch cover..
Dipstick doesnt get screwed in to check oil level ( but make sure you do screw it in before riding)
The handbook should give you all the information you need
2006-09-27 21:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2006 Honda Crf80f
2016-11-07 08:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by stinde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea thats the way most poeple do it. also wouldnt hurt to get a new oil filter and when you drain the oil put a quart 1/4 of clean oil to drain out any old oil thats still in the motor then plug it up and fill it up with new oil.
2016-03-17 03:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Sylvia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amanda - Oh yeah, you say its a guy's job now but you are probably the one that files a sexual discrimination lawsuit.
What happend to equal rights?
Dragonfly - props to you for wanting to work on your own bike!
2006-09-27 06:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by rustybongwater 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
changing oil is a guys job, no offense or anything. i would just spend the 20 and go have it done. they usually check all your filters and fluids and stuff. its definately worth it.
2006-09-27 04:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋