my first maintence question
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my first maintence question
Hello all, well got a couple of weeks before the next ride so im doing my first oil change on my 98. Got my manual, tools,oil, filter,rags, pan etc ready. Also doing sparkplugs too. Run the motor to warm it up a bit to drain. Anything I need to be aware of? 5/8 socket for the oil plug right?
Looks pretty straightforward and im kind excited about this. Ok hey you were an ol change virgin too once!
Id like to replace the oil plug with a magnetic one if it doens have one. Can an auto parts store help with this?
Thanks.
Looks pretty straightforward and im kind excited about this. Ok hey you were an ol change virgin too once!
Id like to replace the oil plug with a magnetic one if it doens have one. Can an auto parts store help with this?
Thanks.
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Evo oil filters are in the return oil line. That is, it goes from the engine to the oil filter to the oil tank. Metal would have to bypass the filter to make it to the tank, so you won't get anything in the tank with a magnet drain plug, but feel free to buy a magnet and some epoxy if it makes you feel good.
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Hi Drew, from the UK! No need to warm the engine, if you're not in a hurry. Just remove drain plug(s) and leave overnight, or go and find something else to do. It'll find its own way out, given time. Waiting for oil to drain is like watching paint dry!
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the oil drain is on the left side of the bike, facing forward ( the tranny drain faces down at the ground).
removing the oil filter can be messy.
I use tin foil placed as far under the filter as I can, to make a channel for the oil to reach the pan.
I then piece the end of the filter with a phillips screwdriver...down low, then an air hole up high.
let the oil drain from the filter.
you can then use the big screwdriver and your holes to start the filter loose, then turn it off by hand ( yes, you can use oil filter wrenches, this is faster)
once off, check that none of the old filter gasket is stuck to the mount.
turn on new filter turn it about 2/3 a turn after the gasket contacts.
pour oil into the filler- many of us run the level a pint low- too much oil in the tank can blow the dipstick out under hard acceleration, covering the side of the bike with oil,
sparkplugs, put some antiseize paste on the threads on the new plug as it goes in.
ALWAYS start the plug by hand, careful not to cross thread- once the plug is in you can use the wrench to snug it up, don't whack your tank with the wrench.
just about any auto parts store will accept your oil and used filter for recycling.
you can just put a magnet on the oil filter
the primary case uses it's own fluid ( usually the same type as the tranny), the drain is at the rear bottom edge of the primary, usually a torx or allen head plug.
mike
removing the oil filter can be messy.
I use tin foil placed as far under the filter as I can, to make a channel for the oil to reach the pan.
I then piece the end of the filter with a phillips screwdriver...down low, then an air hole up high.
let the oil drain from the filter.
you can then use the big screwdriver and your holes to start the filter loose, then turn it off by hand ( yes, you can use oil filter wrenches, this is faster)
once off, check that none of the old filter gasket is stuck to the mount.
turn on new filter turn it about 2/3 a turn after the gasket contacts.
pour oil into the filler- many of us run the level a pint low- too much oil in the tank can blow the dipstick out under hard acceleration, covering the side of the bike with oil,
sparkplugs, put some antiseize paste on the threads on the new plug as it goes in.
ALWAYS start the plug by hand, careful not to cross thread- once the plug is in you can use the wrench to snug it up, don't whack your tank with the wrench.
just about any auto parts store will accept your oil and used filter for recycling.
you can just put a magnet on the oil filter
the primary case uses it's own fluid ( usually the same type as the tranny), the drain is at the rear bottom edge of the primary, usually a torx or allen head plug.
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jan 9, 2012 at 03:47 AM.
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Bikers Choice has magnetic filter that work well. I use them on my bikes and strongly reccomend them for my customers. Hope this helps.
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