Changing the oil and filter on the 2007 Yamaha Vstar 1300

Getting the 1300 ready for the upcoming riding season here in Pa. This is a short video of me changing the oil and filter on the 2007 vstar 1300. I hope that you enjoy the video. Please like, share, and subscribe. Stay safe. Thanks for watching. #vstar1300 #oilchange #hiflowoilfilter

[@uptownkickzz5931]

i just got a 2015 v star1300 this video was extremely helpful (luzerne county pa) ride safe

[@wonkster1970]

Thanks for watching. Stay safe.

[@mrnoedahl]

Thanks for the video. Need to do mine soon.

[@wonkster1970]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@a.b1266]

I switched from Yamalube to Rotella T4 15w40 for the same bike. Noticed smoother gear shifts... And a cheaper price! Lol 😂

[@wonkster1970]

I've heard of people using Rotella. I might have to check it out. Thanks.

[@Anthony_Williams1216]

Great video, thank you!

[@wonkster1970]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrnoedahl]

I get the K & N 147 filter. It has a 17mm nut for extremely easy removal. Definitely a big plus in my book. How many miles do you have. I have a 2007 with just under 10,000. I am very happy with it. Had a 1997 yamaha yzf1000 before. That was my first crotch rocket. Lots of fun.

[@wonkster1970]

I'll have to get that filter for my next oil change. I've got over 30k on my 2007. I'm pretty happy with mine also. I had a 2012 Ninja 650 for a short period of time. It was a nice bike also. The yzf1000 sounds like a blast.

[@jamesweber4938]

The K&N oil filters with a nut welded on them have had issues. Search TH-cam for videos of the issue.

[@wonkster1970]

Thanks for the information.

[@Trump24GreatWhiteHope]

I have a 1300 07 n my bike has no joke 150k on it all stock. Oil change every 1.5/2ish k

[@mrnoedahl]

@@Trump24GreatWhiteHope WOW. Congratulations I’m sure I’ll never get that many. Maybe when I retire.

[@janstrom3482]

Thanks for the instruction!
Btw, maybe just how it looks on a small screen on TH-cam, but did not the oil coming from the old filter look suspiciously clean compared to what came out of the bottom?

[@wonkster1970]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! I didn't notice the difference in the oil in the filter and what came out of the engine. I'm going to take another look at it. Stay safe.

[@JazzLowrider]

Did you make a video a bout changing or checking coolant in v star 1300, im trying to find one could you inform us a bout the subject thank you

[@wonkster1970]

I changed the antifreeze when I adjusted the valves. I'll try to find some footage on that.

[@JazzLowrider]

@@wonkster1970 that will be a big help thank you

[@frankbontumasi166]

I have a 2009 V Star 1300 and have been using 20w 50. I dont have the manual but I have heard both 20w 50 and 10w 40 being used. Not the most mechanically inclined....whats your thoughts?

[@wonkster1970]

Owner's manual states 20w40. I run 10w40. 20w50 should be okay.

[@bobjonson3634]

Why the motorcycle lift ?

[@wonkster1970]

It's better than laying in the ground. It can be done without the lift. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesweber4938]

The bike sits low to the ground. Its hard to see what you are doing without a lift. You also need the bike level to check the oil level properly.