Even without audio your video is better than the other videos I saw where the tech is talking too much instead of going straight to the subject and better yet you provided description of the material for people like me that knows nothing about mechanics. Good job. Thanks.
Excellent and helpful video. I also like to warm the bike up first to help with the oil drainage. I leave the fill plug in until the oil starts draining so I don't have such a strong flow while I'm unscrewing the drain plug. Totally agree with the tinfoil on the exhaust pipe. Learned the hard way on that. Also, some folks have tightened the bolts too tight and stripped the threads, so snug them up but don't overdo it. I also like your recommendation of 2.75 quarts. The bike will take a maximum of 2.97, but my experience is that can completely fill the sight glass, which would be overfull. 2.75 leaves a little air below the max line which I like. Also, though your sight glass is completely full looking at the end of the video, I suspect that is just because you haven't run it after the oil change, which puts oil into the filter and brings the level down between the min and max lines where it should be.
Thanks Johnny for the comments. Yes, you're right and I had warmed the bike up right before the oil change, forgot to mention that. Tinfoil is a lifesaver :) And you're right again, the last window shot was before I started the bike after the oil change. After I started/stopped the bike, I see a small bubble on top of the window.
oil change is every 4000 miles filter change is every 8000 miles the 650 takes 3 quarts with a filter change 2.7 if you dont change the filter. Put 3 quarts in with a filter, START the engine for a minute to fill up the oil filter cavity, turn the engine off THEN check the site glass with the bike vertical: Perfect! There is no reason to check the window when you put the proper amount in the engine. unless you spilled it all over the floor there is nowhere else it can GO! More important: DONT TOUCH YOUR BIKE UNLESS YOU HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH. YOU WILL STRIP OUT THE THREADS IN THE ALUMINUM BLOCK AND TRASH YOUR ENGINE! drain plug: 32 ft lbs 8 cover bolts: 7 ft lbs
I usually went with the recommended 2.75qts oil and it always levels above the window mid level like 3 quarters of the way when the bike is upright. Didn't have any issues with that approach. Good point though, some folks add oil using the window level method when the bike is upright.
Looks like you have the classic (judging by the footboards). I beleive the frame its on the way to use a socket torque wrench so you use the 17 mm box wrench instead. As far as removing the inner (5) hex/allen bolts, you probably had to push the rear break forward as its on the way for one of the bolts. Did the floorboards get in the way?
Hi.. Yes, that's a 650 Classic model. The brake pedal did block the allen wrench just a tiny bit, so I pushed it a little. floor boards were not in the way really.
Thanks. I usually go like 8 months to a year, but I don't ride it like a daily. Just weekends and off days and mostly around town. I'd suggest looking through the oil level window and see if it looks dark and decide if needs an oil change.
@@devilzadvocate7735 I don't ride quite often anymore, so I usually change every 8 months to a year. I check the little window on the left side at the bottom of the engine and if it looks dark, I change oil.
hey congrats on the bike. I've been using Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 since I got the bike and never had issues. Hope the link works: smile.amazon.com/Mobil-96936-20W-50-Synthetic-Motocycle/dp/B000SKV4T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517447648&sr=8-1&keywords=mobil+1+20w-50+v-twin+synthetic+motorcycle+motor+oil
Even without audio your video is better than the other videos I saw where the tech is talking too much instead of going straight to the subject and better yet you provided description of the material for people like me that knows nothing about mechanics. Good job. Thanks.
Thank you sir! I like to keep things straight to the point, and like you, can't stand videos with 10% useful info and 90% bla bla bla :)
Just bought an '07, coming in soon and was looking to do some basic maintenance before I took it out. Thanks for the video man!
Hey no problem @Jeremy O. Glad to hear you like it and hope all goes well with your 07. Thanks for watching.
Excellent and helpful video. I also like to warm the bike up first to help with the oil drainage. I leave the fill plug in until the oil starts draining so I don't have such a strong flow while I'm unscrewing the drain plug. Totally agree with the tinfoil on the exhaust pipe. Learned the hard way on that. Also, some folks have tightened the bolts too tight and stripped the threads, so snug them up but don't overdo it. I also like your recommendation of 2.75 quarts. The bike will take a maximum of 2.97, but my experience is that can completely fill the sight glass, which would be overfull. 2.75 leaves a little air below the max line which I like. Also, though your sight glass is completely full looking at the end of the video, I suspect that is just because you haven't run it after the oil change, which puts oil into the filter and brings the level down between the min and max lines where it should be.
Thanks Johnny for the comments. Yes, you're right and I had warmed the bike up right before the oil change, forgot to mention that. Tinfoil is a lifesaver :) And you're right again, the last window shot was before I started the bike after the oil change. After I started/stopped the bike, I see a small bubble on top of the window.
Looks like you over filled the oil. It's supposed to be between the lines in the glass site area.
Oil still looked new. Good vid though thank you..
oil change is every 4000 miles
filter change is every 8000 miles
the 650 takes 3 quarts with a filter change 2.7 if you dont change the filter.
Put 3 quarts in with a filter, START the engine for a minute to fill up the oil filter cavity, turn the engine off THEN check the site glass with the bike vertical: Perfect!
There is no reason to check the window when you put the proper amount in the engine. unless you spilled it all over the floor there is nowhere else it can GO!
More important: DONT TOUCH YOUR BIKE UNLESS YOU HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH. YOU WILL STRIP OUT THE THREADS IN THE ALUMINUM BLOCK AND TRASH YOUR ENGINE!
drain plug: 32 ft lbs
8 cover bolts: 7 ft lbs
he forgot to put oil plug back on 😂
I noticed that as well! Lol
:) no, but good eye catching that missing in the video.
He Never states whether the oil should be checked with the bike standing up right around the kickstand.
I usually went with the recommended 2.75qts oil and it always levels above the window mid level like 3 quarters of the way when the bike is upright. Didn't have any issues with that approach. Good point though, some folks add oil using the window level method when the bike is upright.
My window is pitch black dude.
This chsnge is going to be so satisfying🤤
Oh wow... I'm sure your bike will appreciate when you change the oil.
Looks like you have the classic (judging by the footboards). I beleive the frame its on the way to use a socket torque wrench so you use the 17 mm box wrench instead.
As far as removing the inner (5) hex/allen bolts, you probably had to push the rear break forward as its on the way for one of the bolts. Did the floorboards get in the way?
Hi.. Yes, that's a 650 Classic model. The brake pedal did block the allen wrench just a tiny bit, so I pushed it a little. floor boards were not in the way really.
Great video!!! thanks I just changed my oil in my 2011 V-Star 650. I was just wondering how many miles are you planning on running with the Mobil 1?
Thanks. I usually go like 8 months to a year, but I don't ride it like a daily. Just weekends and off days and mostly around town. I'd suggest looking through the oil level window and see if it looks dark and decide if needs an oil change.
Great video!
Thanks Shane...
How many miles are you running the Mobil 1? I just used it also.
@@devilzadvocate7735 I don't ride quite often anymore, so I usually change every 8 months to a year. I check the little window on the left side at the bottom of the engine and if it looks dark, I change oil.
Thank you sir
Thanks Dude!
No problem. Hope it was helpful.
just bought mine :)
Great. Have fun and be safe...
@@fixiteasy9080 Thanks
I just purchased one of these bikes, and great video by the way. What viscosity oil is recommended for these?
hey congrats on the bike. I've been using Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 since I got the bike and never had issues. Hope the link works:
smile.amazon.com/Mobil-96936-20W-50-Synthetic-Motocycle/dp/B000SKV4T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517447648&sr=8-1&keywords=mobil+1+20w-50+v-twin+synthetic+motorcycle+motor+oil
8 bolts to get to the oil filter? The fuck. Guess that's the price of hiding the filter to make the engine look cleaner
Hahaha... my exact thoughts the first time I was changing the oil... No idea why they designed it that way. It doesn't make much sense to me.