Oil Change

Honko · July 16th, 2011, 02:16 PM

So I was attempting to do my first oil change ever (not just on this bike, but on any vehicle in general) and it was going well until I had to remove to bolt to get to the oil filter. That son of b does not want to come out. I consider myself to be in pretty good shape and I still can't get that bastard out. Any suggestions?

Boom King · July 16th, 2011, 02:19 PM

Are you sure you're turning it the right way? Don't take that question the wrong way, just had to make sure that possibility is eliminated. The nut can be a bit stubborn. Use a hollow bar to fit over your wrench so that you get more leverage. That usually does the trick.

setasai · July 16th, 2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom King

Are you sure you're turning it the right way? Don't take that question the wrong way, just had to make sure that possibility is eliminated. The nut can be a bit stubborn. Use a hollow bar to fit over your wrench so that you get more leverage. That usually does the trick.

On that same note. If you're on the side of the kickstand, the wrench needs to be pulled towards the front of the bike. Be sure to put it on a rear stand and brace yourself carefully. It'll loosen. Sometimes the dealers will really get those things on tight. Use a wrench instead of a socket. Sockets tend to strip the bolts if it slips off.

Honko · July 16th, 2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Are you sure you're turning it the right way? Don't take that question the wrong way, just had to make sure that possibility is eliminated. The nut can be a bit stubborn. Use a hollow bar to fit over your wrench so that you get more leverage. That usually does the trick.

That's actually the first thing I checked haha.

kkim · July 16th, 2011, 02:46 PM

then put a box wrench on it so it fits tightly and give the wrench end a good smack with a hammer to shock the bolt to initially loosen it.

Honko · July 16th, 2011, 03:23 PM

I ended up taking the left side fairing off so I could manhandle the bolt without fear of punch and cracking my fairings when it finally came loose. The bolt came out and I got practice at removing ;the fairings for the first time

setasai · July 16th, 2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Honko

I ended up taking the left side fairing off so I could manhandle the bolt without fear of punch and cracking my fairings when it finally came loose. The bolt came out and I got practice at removing ;the fairings for the first time

Congratz. First it's the oil then the fairings then the gas tank and then all of the sudden you find yourself messing with the carbs. One big insanely inevitable cycle. =) Goodluck.

Honko · July 16th, 2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by setasai

Congratz. First it's the oil then the fairings then the gas tank and then all of the sudden you find yourself messing with the carbs. One big insanely inevitable cycle. =) Goodluck.

I must say, it feels pretty good to have done that myself

. I'll probably be trying to mess with the carbs soon, since my area p exhaust is just sitting in my room waiting to be installed

Honko · July 16th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Thanks to Kelly for all the easy to follow DIY's to guide me through this.

Alex · July 17th, 2011, 12:45 AM

Buffalony · July 17th, 2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

Congratz. First it's the oil then the fairings then the gas tank and then all of the sudden you find yourself messing with the carbs. One big insanely inevitable cycle. =) Goodluck.

Insane is right

July 16th, 2011, 02:16 PM	#1
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	Oil Change So I was attempting to do my first oil change ever (not just on this bike, but on any vehicle in general) and it was going well until I had to remove to bolt to get to the oil filter. That son of b does not want to come out. I consider myself to be in pretty good shape and I still can't get that bastard out. Any suggestions?

July 17th, 2011, 12:45 AM	#10
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July 16th, 2011, 02:19 PM	#2
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Are you sure you're turning it the right way? Don't take that question the wrong way, just had to make sure that possibility is eliminated. The nut can be a bit stubborn. Use a hollow bar to fit over your wrench so that you get more leverage. That usually does the trick.

July 16th, 2011, 02:46 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	then put a box wrench on it so it fits tightly and give the wrench end a good smack with a hammer to shock the bolt to initially loosen it.

July 16th, 2011, 03:23 PM	#6
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	I ended up taking the left side fairing off so I could manhandle the bolt without fear of punch and cracking my fairings when it finally came loose. The bolt came out and I got practice at removing ;the fairings for the first time

July 16th, 2011, 09:13 PM	#9
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	Thanks to Kelly for all the easy to follow DIY's to guide me through this.