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Hey all:
Found this on a ZX-6R website, does this sound like the correct procedure to follow for my first ever bike oil change:
Changing the Oil
This is a simple procedure which everyone can do themselves. You need:
- Wrench for the oil plug (17mm)
- Genuine Kawasaki oil filter (FRAM PH6017a)
- Four quarts of oil
- Funnel
- Pan for the old oil
- Oil filter tang
With exception of the very first 1000 miles, always use fully synthetic oil, I recommend Mobil 1 MX4T.
1. Before you drain the oil, first ride with the bike for about 10-15 minutes so the oil is HOT and thin.
2. Its not necessary, but its easier if you put the bike on a rear stand (if you have one).
3. Put the pan under the bike, and remove the oil plug (17mm). Let it drain for about 20 minutes for all the oil to run out.
4. You don't have to remove the fairing in order to remove the oil filter, but its easier and cleaner if you do (left side fairing only). First try to unscrew the oil filter by hand. If that doesn't work, just use an oil tang
5. Wipe down the rim of the mounting hole where the oil filter was fitted.
6. On the open side of the new oil filter is a rubber ring. Dip your finger in the new oil, and rub a little oil on this rubber ring. Then screw on the new oil filter. (FRAM PH6017a)
7. Put the oil plug back in (if you want you can replace the washer with a new one, but it's not totally necessary), and fill her up with new oil.
TIP: You can go to your local auto parts store and have them order the FRAM PH6017a filters for you, I would order three at a time, a years worth. If you don't know, I do not like giving money to dealers, the bike dealer sold the same filter for $11 that I got ACROSS the street from an auto parts store for $4.
Do not forget to dispose of the old oil in an environmental friendly manner
Thanks