Follow all instructions
carefully. Do not overfill.
Change the engine
oil at the intervals specified in the
Periodic Maintenance Table section. Change the
oil more frequently if the motorcycle is subjected to severe use,
especially operation in cold weather.
See
Severe
Use Definition. Always use the recommended oil. See
Engine
Oil Recommendation.
| NOTICE |
| Failure to perform frequent oil changes during cold weather operation
can result in condensation forming. Freezing condensation
can result in plugged oil lines
and serious engine damage. |
| NOTICE |
| After an oil change, the low oil pressure indicator may illuminate
when the engine is started. If this occurs, do not increase
RPM above idle speed until
the indicator turns off. Operating above idle speed could result in
damage to the engine. |
- Change the oil and
filter
when the engine is warm. If the engine is cold, start
the engine and allow it to run at idle for at least five (5) minutes.
- Park the motorcycle
with the sidestand down on a firm, level surface. For proper oil drain,
use a service lift to ensure the
motorcycle is vertically centered.
- Clean the area around
the two drain plugs
. Place a drain
pan under both drain plugs.
| caution |
| Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact
skin. |
- Remove the drain
plugs. Allow the oil to drain completely.
- Install new sealing
washers on the drain plugs. The sealing surfaces on drain plugs and
engine should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
- Reinstall the drain
plugs.
| TORQUE: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) |
- Place a drain pan
or shop towels under the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, turn
the filter counter-clockwise to remove
it. If necessary, remove the horn bracket
to improve access.
- Using a clean dry
cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the engine.
- Lubricate the o-ring
on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Check to make sure
the o-ring is in good condition.
- Install the new filter
and rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter gasket contacts the
sealing surface, then turn it
an additional 3/4 to one full turn.
- Reinstall the horn
bracket if it was removed.
- Remove the dipstick.
Using a funnel, add 3-4 qts. (2.8-3.8 L) of the recommended oil. Reinstall
the dipstick securely.
- With the motorcycle
in an upright, centered position, start the engine and allow it to
idle for 30 seconds. Stop the engine.
- Add the recommended
oil as needed to bring the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Verify the level on the dipstick.
| TIP |
| The approximate volume between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick
is 16 oz. (.45 L). |
- Reinstall the dipstick
securely
| NOTICE |
| Do not overfill. Overfilling can result in loss of engine performance
and an oil-saturated air filter. Use a suction device
to remove excess oil
if overfilled. |
- Dispose of used filter
and oil properly.
| NOTICE |
| After an oil change, the low oil pressure indicator may illuminate
when the engine is started. If this occurs, do not increase
RPM above idle speed
until the indicator turns off. Operating above idle speed could result
in damage to the engine. |
