Task - Changing the Oil & Filter
Difficulty:
Approximating time: 30 minutes
Number of steps: 12
Number of tools needed: 4
Number of people needed: 1
Replacement part(s): 2
Stand needed: Optional
The objective: Changing the Oil & Filter.
The time to do so: Recommended every 3,000 miles.
The effects/damages if you don't do it: Permanent engine and clutch failure.
The tools: Oil Filter (OEM: 15410-MCJ-003), 12MM Washer (OEM: 94109-12000), Optional Drain Bolt (OEM: 90131-896-650), 12MM Socket or Wrench, Aluminum Foil, Drain Pan, and 3.5 Quarts of Oil.
Step 1 - Start the engine and let it idle for 3-5 minutes. Turn the engine off. Wait 2-3 minutes for the oil to settle.

Step 2 - Place a drain pan under the crankcase drain bolt. To drain the oil, remove the oil filler cap, crankcase drain bolt, and sealing washer.

Note: Remove the bolt with an 12MM socket or Wrench.

Step 3 - Go get a drink for 5 minutes.

Step 4 - Now onto the Oil Filter. Place the aluminum foil around the filter so the oil doesn't go on your exhaust. Proceed to remove the oil filter with a filter wrench (if needed) and let the remaining oil drain out.

Step 5 - Go get a drink for 10 minutes.

Step 6 - Once the oil has stop leaking from both the drain bolt and oil filter, apply a thin coat of engine oil to the oil filter rubber.

Step 7 - Install the new oil filter and tighten it by hand or by wrench (not too tight).

Note: On the F4i you can use a longer oil filter. Having a longer oil filter may help increase the interval between oil changes. Longer oil filters you may use: Mobil M1-108, Mobil M1-110, Bosch 3300, or Bosch 3323.

Step 8 - Install the drain bolt with washer and tighten it to the specified torque: 22 lbf-ft (29 N-m, 3.0 kgf-m).

Step 9 - Fill the crankcase with a recommended motorcycle oil. Pour about 3.5 bottle has it is about 3.5 Quarts of oil (3.3 liters).

Note: Viscosity/Weight: SAE 10W-40 | API: SF or SG | I suggest Mobil 1 MX4T Full Synthetic 10W-40. On an engine with less than 2,000 miles do not use a Synthetic oil. The film strength of 100% esther synthetics is 6 times that of petroleum oils. It is so slippery the piston rings will never seat properly.

Step 10 - Start the engine and let it idle for 3-5 minutes. Make sure the malfunction indicator lamp and low oil pressure indicator go off. If the malfunction indicator remains on and the low oil pressure indicator keeps flashing, stop the engine immediately. Stop the engine and wait 2-3 minutes. Hold the motorcycle in an upright position. Check that the oil level is between the upper and lower level marks in the inspection window.

Note: If the oil is below or near the lower level mark - remove the oil filler cap and add the recommended oil until it reaches the upper level mark. (Do not overfill.) Reinstall the oil filler cap.

Step 11 - GO RIDE.

Step 12 - Check for any leaks.

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