Absolutely LOVE when engineers design things this way. The filter and drain plug are right next to each other. Did an oil change in my F-150 and I curse and make messes every damn time. Makes me love my FZ even more. Thanks for the video!
THANK you for making a simple oil change video. Next time make sure you keep an eye on that washer, it was stuck to the oil pan. I am a pro mechanic and I often come to these videos to read the comments. Comon things I want to debunk. 1. You dont' have to replace the washer every time you change the oil. In your video your washer was stuck to the oil pan, and that's ok. I would avoid any circumstance where you replace the plug without the washer, as you might strip or streatch the threads. 2a. You don't have to fill the filter with new oil. This oil filter is mounted horizonally and if you were to fill it, it would spill everywhere. By nature the oil filter will drain into the oil pan when the bike is resting anyway. When you start the bike for the first time after installing the filter and filling with oil. it will take roughly 2-3 seconds for the oil to fill the filter. And it will do this EVERY time you start the bike. Oil is designed to stick to metal for the sole purpose of cold starts. 2b. You don't have to use new oil on the seal of the oil filter. The oil on the o-ring prevents you from damaging the rubber itself when you are installing the filter. None of the oil will enter the bikes engine. If anything maybe a ml of oil will enter the engine. I assure you that there is MUCH more left over oil already lingering inside the engine. At least 1/4 of a cup of oil is left in an engine that size. Specifically on top of the head where the cams are. 3. "Tight is tight, too tight is broke." I can't stress this enough. Many people in this thread are saying they stripped the threads on the oil pan when they were using a torque wrench. Do these people use torque wrenches when they screw the lids on the water bottles? Just because you have a torque wrench does not mean it is accurate, especially the ones that go to 220 lb/f. A torque wrench is most accurate in the middle of it's range, just like any other gauge. So around 50 to 150 lb/f is the sweet spot for any half inch drive torque wrench. Just screw the bolt with the washer into the hole. take a wrench or ratchet and get it soda bottle tight. then give the handle another 1/8 turn or a few bumps and you are golden. I would use maybe 100 inch pounds if you wanted to get technical. Aluminum is extremely soft and would never tighten to 20 foot pounds. 4. You dont have to take the filler cap off the bike for a "more efficient drain" of the oil. It makes literally no difference whether your engine holds 2 qts or 52 qts. (I used to work on semi-trucks) the engine is not a perfectly sealed unit and is designed to release pressure within the crank case. Thanks again MotoMerica for the nice and simple vid.
I think I have 1k miles or less now left till my bike needs an oil change, I use semi synthetic. I think I have put over 4k on my bike since I bought it last year:) Loving every minute!
Your welcome I chose this bike after watching your chanel it's going to be better than getting a super sport I'm 49 and just want something to relax on and it won't drive my wife crazy because she thinks it's not safe lol I showed her this bike and she said that's better lol
These naked bikes are way more practical in real life then low cc sport bikes. You have more powerful engine for freeway use and comfortable seating postion.
if you don't replace the compression washer when you put back in the oil drain plug, it will strip out with less than 20lbs of torque, which means replacing the oil pan. oil pan cost about $80. I had the dealer do it, cost me about $ 250. I have the 2016 fz-07
That's weird. I've been changing oil profesionally for 8 years and I've never stripped a drain plug. And I've replaced washers twice in my career, only because the filter that the customer suplied came with one.
The oil filters never come with compression washers unless you ask for them from the dealer or order them. Jake the garden snake did a video on his FZ and I think he linked to the part number or something. It's good practice to do it dont get me wrong. but you will not ruin threads unless the threads dont come up the the head of the bolt, or you just plan get it too tight. I,ve been working on cars, trucks, and equipment for a living for 10 years now and I've done thousands of oil changes. most vehicles don't even have compression washers when they get to me and I generally don't worry about it.
if anybody is interested... filter tightening torque=17nm, sump drain plug tightening torque=42nm. I use an aftermarket filter (HF204RC) that comes with a nut soldered in the end, so screwing/unscrewing it is easier.
Hey Hal, Thanks for the comment. It is great that you have the torque specs to add. I've used the filters from HiFlo that have the nut on the bottom. They work well. Ride safe.
One thing most people don't know is your not suppose to use a torque wrench to loosen anything as it could mess with the calibration. Use a breaker bar instead. Other wise dead on and this can be used in the same manor to change the car oil to. How often do you ride? I never see you out in town or anything?
+Florida Boilermaker ... my bike it out of town right now but I get back in a couple weeks. I had no idea I could wreck my wrench loosening. Thanks for the info. You ride often?
Yea I see it all the time people miss using it from using it to loosen bolts to jerking it to the final click. I have used it up to 21/2 inch bolts putting 150 ft/lbs on one (need an extension which comes with them at that kinda pull not just a pipe around the yards). Jerking it is a good way to over torque and strip bolts. Later
Hi, does the two black "axel sliders" at the center of your rear wheel come with the bike, or did you have to purchase those separately? The two parts on both sides of the rear wheel where you set it up on the lift to raise and set up the bike?
I changed my oil today let the bike run for a bit and the oil disappeared out of glass. Let it cool down for a bit and the glass is full. The bike is upright and level. I don’t know if I need to top it off or if I have too much oil
You might shave off 1 or 2 seconds if you are trying to rush. There is a PCV valve that basically leaves the crank case free to release any pressure in the system. You don't have to do it.
The MT-07/FZ-07 owners manual says every 4,000 miles but I change it when changing gears with the gear shift lever starts feeling “sticky”. (The engine oil is also inside the transmission)
thanks for telling us how long you wait to change your oil and what kind of oil it is n by the way the every 1500 miles is bs these bikes don't rev nearly as high as the race bikes that go by those same guidelines so we shouldn't have to change as often I recommend every 2500 to 3000 miles of full synthetic is fine
what bike do u have I have 2015 fz-07 my torque wrench goes to 220 in/lbs roughly 20 ft/lbs my drain plug is now stripped from the oil pan, have to replace oil pan
I have the 2016 fz-07 you need to replace the drain plug compression washer when tightening the oil drain plug (steel) to the pan (aluminum) it will strip out with < 20lbs of torque, if thats the case better to replace the oil pan (around $80) than to helicoil which will eventually blow out or leak, fix it right the first time or you can retap it, I changed my oil pan replace drain plug compression washer (total cost to fix about $250 at the dealer)
In auto tech training in college my teacher always stressed that "tight is tight, too tight is broke." I've been telling that to every new guy that I've hired in my shop. Don't be a bone head and just do it by hand. With a ratchet just get it snug then give it a little bump (1/8 turn) and you are golden. You don't really need to replace the washer every single time just make sure its there so you don't get to the head of the bolt where there are no threads.
When you put oil on the o-ring you are just preventing the o-ring from being damaged when you are tightening it down. You can use vegitable oil if you want, it all works the same.
it says 2300cm3 (cubic centimeters) of oil capacity under the level window. +300 cc or Centimeter cubes or 0.3 Liters capacity of oil filter. it makes 2600cm cubes. It makes 2.747 us liquid quarts. Not nearly 3. Why you use 17mm plug , not Just short of 11/16 Inch, because all the earth other than americans uses metric system. That is precise.
Absolutely LOVE when engineers design things this way. The filter and drain plug are right next to each other.
Did an oil change in my F-150 and I curse and make messes every damn time. Makes me love my FZ even more.
Thanks for the video!
THANK you for making a simple oil change video. Next time make sure you keep an eye on that washer, it was stuck to the oil pan.
I am a pro mechanic and I often come to these videos to read the comments.
Comon things I want to debunk.
1. You dont' have to replace the washer every time you change the oil. In your video your washer was stuck to the oil pan, and that's ok. I would avoid any circumstance where you replace the plug without the washer, as you might strip or streatch the threads.
2a. You don't have to fill the filter with new oil. This oil filter is mounted horizonally and if you were to fill it, it would spill everywhere. By nature the oil filter will drain into the oil pan when the bike is resting anyway. When you start the bike for the first time after installing the filter and filling with oil. it will take roughly 2-3 seconds for the oil to fill the filter. And it will do this EVERY time you start the bike. Oil is designed to stick to metal for the sole purpose of cold starts.
2b. You don't have to use new oil on the seal of the oil filter. The oil on the o-ring prevents you from damaging the rubber itself when you are installing the filter. None of the oil will enter the bikes engine. If anything maybe a ml of oil will enter the engine. I assure you that there is MUCH more left over oil already lingering inside the engine. At least 1/4 of a cup of oil is left in an engine that size. Specifically on top of the head where the cams are.
3. "Tight is tight, too tight is broke." I can't stress this enough. Many people in this thread are saying they stripped the threads on the oil pan when they were using a torque wrench. Do these people use torque wrenches when they screw the lids on the water bottles? Just because you have a torque wrench does not mean it is accurate, especially the ones that go to 220 lb/f. A torque wrench is most accurate in the middle of it's range, just like any other gauge. So around 50 to 150 lb/f is the sweet spot for any half inch drive torque wrench. Just screw the bolt with the washer into the hole. take a wrench or ratchet and get it soda bottle tight. then give the handle another 1/8 turn or a few bumps and you are golden. I would use maybe 100 inch pounds if you wanted to get technical. Aluminum is extremely soft and would never tighten to 20 foot pounds.
4. You dont have to take the filler cap off the bike for a "more efficient drain" of the oil. It makes literally no difference whether your engine holds 2 qts or 52 qts. (I used to work on semi-trucks) the engine is not a perfectly sealed unit and is designed to release pressure within the crank case.
Thanks again MotoMerica for the nice and simple vid.
I have a entire bag of new washers now. Thanks !!
You forgot a major one, never use torque wrench to loosen the bolt...
@@p128sniper I’ve heard this but never seen anything explaining why?
@@ryanrogers8211 because its a precision instrument and it can mess up the calibration
@@2wheeldom11 according to who?
Never loosen with a torque wrench. Nice video
I think I have 1k miles or less now left till my bike needs an oil change, I use semi synthetic. I think I have put over 4k on my bike since I bought it last year:) Loving every minute!
That's great. I'm switching to semi synthetic also.
Just wanted to say thank you for all the info I'm going to purchase this bike for my 50th birthday come this February 2017
+James Jones ...That's awesome. Congrats man and thanks for watching my videos.
Your welcome I chose this bike after watching your chanel it's going to be better than getting a super sport I'm 49 and just want something to relax on and it won't drive my wife crazy because she thinks it's not safe lol I showed her this bike and she said that's better lol
You will love it. Makes me feel great as i ride around
You'll love it, got it for 21st bday and this bike is awesome!
jesusmtz559.... awesome b-day gift. Congrats.!!
These naked bikes are way more practical in real life then low cc sport bikes. You have more powerful engine for freeway use and comfortable seating postion.
agree... but the seat is not that confortable, at least 1st gen ones. Yamaha sells an optional seat, but is a bit too expensive.
@@ImNotADeeJay the new gen is comfortable
I'm buying this bike on the 30th of June so much appreciated and I look forward to that first oil change!
Do you still have the bike?
Very good video, thanks! BTW your motorcycle is impressively clean underneath!
I should make a wash video hey ... lol
Hmmm, a wash video....great idea, I'll be watching!
Awesome. Thanks :)
if you don't replace the compression washer when you put back in the oil drain plug, it will strip out with less than 20lbs of torque, which means replacing the oil pan. oil pan cost about $80. I had the dealer do it, cost me about $ 250. I have the 2016 fz-07
That's weird. I've been changing oil profesionally for 8 years and I've never stripped a drain plug. And I've replaced washers twice in my career, only because the filter that the customer suplied came with one.
The oil filter didn't come with a compression washer,. My last bike ownership was about 30 years ago alot of change since then on working on bikes
The oil filters never come with compression washers unless you ask for them from the dealer or order them. Jake the garden snake did a video on his FZ and I think he linked to the part number or something. It's good practice to do it dont get me wrong. but you will not ruin threads unless the threads dont come up the the head of the bolt, or you just plan get it too tight.
I,ve been working on cars, trucks, and equipment for a living for 10 years now and I've done thousands of oil changes. most vehicles don't even have compression washers when they get to me and I generally don't worry about it.
Time to change the oil on my FZ-07. Check your owners manual for exact oil quantity needed.
if anybody is interested... filter tightening torque=17nm, sump drain plug tightening torque=42nm. I use an aftermarket filter (HF204RC) that comes with a nut soldered in the end, so screwing/unscrewing it is easier.
Hey Hal, Thanks for the comment. It is great that you have the torque specs to add. I've used the filters from HiFlo that have the nut on the bottom. They work well. Ride safe.
@@MotoMerica Same. Cheers from Spain.
42nm sounds a lot tho.
One thing most people don't know is your not suppose to use a torque wrench to loosen anything as it could mess with the calibration. Use a breaker bar instead. Other wise dead on and this can be used in the same manor to change the car oil to.
How often do you ride? I never see you out in town or anything?
+Florida Boilermaker ... my bike it out of town right now but I get back in a couple weeks. I had no idea I could wreck my wrench loosening. Thanks for the info. You ride often?
as much as I can but wife and 3 kids it's not much.
Yea I see it all the time people miss using it from using it to loosen bolts to jerking it to the final click. I have used it up to 21/2 inch bolts putting 150 ft/lbs on one (need an extension which comes with them at that kinda pull not just a pipe around the yards). Jerking it is a good way to over torque and strip bolts. Later
+Florida Boilermaker ... yea I definitely understand.
you won't damage you'r wrench if you go backwards. they are designed to go both ways. I'm a professional mechanic.
Great video thanks
What tires are you running on your bike? How do you like them ?
These are factory tires.
Hi, does the two black "axel sliders" at the center of your rear wheel come with the bike, or did you have to purchase those separately? The two parts on both sides of the rear wheel where you set it up on the lift to raise and set up the bike?
The bike comes with the parts necessary to adjust the chain tension. Thanks for watching.
I changed my oil today let the bike run for a bit and the oil disappeared out of glass. Let it cool down for a bit and the glass is full. The bike is upright and level. I don’t know if I need to top it off or if I have too much oil
wouldnt the oil drain more efficiently with the plastic fill cap removed ?
You might shave off 1 or 2 seconds if you are trying to rush. There is a PCV valve that basically leaves the crank case free to release any pressure in the system. You don't have to do it.
Dont have to change the washer?
Thank you!
when u start engine all oil dissapears, u top up yes after filter is filled with oil?
Did you change the washer on the drain plug?
+jesusmtz559 ... no I plan every other time to change it. If you want you can change it every time.
you dont have to do it every time, you can flip it over and use it twice if you that picky.
its 50 cents, replace it!
How ofter do you need to change the oil?
The MT-07/FZ-07 owners manual says every 4,000 miles but I change it when changing gears with the gear shift lever starts feeling “sticky”. (The engine oil is also inside the transmission)
@@louislopez55 Thank you so much
@@louislopez55 great idea 💡
mine is a 14mm socket 2017 fz07
thanks for telling us how long you wait to change your oil and what kind of oil it is n by the way the every 1500 miles is bs these bikes don't rev nearly as high as the race bikes that go by those same guidelines so we shouldn't have to change as often I recommend every 2500 to 3000 miles of full synthetic is fine
Yes I agree. Sometimes I will change the oil and leave the filter also. Do what you think is best it's your bike. Thanks for the comment.
I'm just reaching my 600 mile break in oil change I live in NC (not sure if you care about temp or weather) what oil weight should I use
Use whatever oil weight the owners manual calls for. In the end though you won’t hurt your bike by using a common 10-40 weight oil
Hey man, is it necessary to replace te oil filter? What are the pros of doing that?
I would replace it same time as the oil. Filter price is not bad. Clean oil helps with performance I think.
what bike do u have I have 2015 fz-07 my torque wrench goes to 220 in/lbs roughly 20 ft/lbs my drain plug is now stripped from the oil pan, have to replace oil pan
I just went by the owners manual. It was not very tight at all.
w leo I think I just did the same thing as you. How much did it run you to replace the oil pan?
I have the 2016 fz-07 you need to replace the drain plug compression washer when tightening the oil drain plug (steel) to the pan (aluminum) it will strip out with < 20lbs of torque, if thats the case better to replace the oil pan (around $80) than to helicoil which will eventually blow out or leak, fix it right the first time or you can retap it, I changed my oil pan replace drain plug compression washer (total cost to fix about $250 at the dealer)
In auto tech training in college my teacher always stressed that "tight is tight, too tight is broke." I've been telling that to every new guy that I've hired in my shop.
Don't be a bone head and just do it by hand. With a ratchet just get it snug then give it a little bump (1/8 turn) and you are golden. You don't really need to replace the washer every single time just make sure its there so you don't get to the head of the bolt where there are no threads.
Thanks for the heads up, my next oil change i will do exactly that, thanks
nice vid man
+Yadin Tal ...thanks for watching my channel
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Love the video! I got the exact same bike!
I think that the new oil filter need new oil on it before put it on. That what I know. Thanks.
+Marcos Correa ...Yea that's cool man you an use new oil if you want to. It's all good. Thanks for watching.
When you put oil on the o-ring you are just preventing the o-ring from being damaged when you are tightening it down. You can use vegitable oil if you want, it all works the same.
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Oh Snap - that's hard to read. Go GSXS fan!!
it says 2300cm3 (cubic centimeters) of oil capacity under the level window. +300 cc or Centimeter cubes or 0.3 Liters capacity of oil filter. it makes 2600cm cubes. It makes 2.747 us liquid quarts. Not nearly 3. Why you use 17mm plug , not Just short of 11/16 Inch, because all the earth other than americans uses metric system.
That is precise.
Good
Castrol Racing +HF filtr
If you put in two times speed he goes a normal speed
2:03 Another goober using a torque wrench to remove a bolt. SAD!!
Yep don't do that anymore. Thanks for watching.
Bob Smith why does it hurt the torque wrench?