Hello, I have yet to perform my own oil change on my bike and was hoping that someone could post or if there is one a complete step by step guide on how to change the oil. Also, what are some people's recommended oil types.

 

1- stop riding bike.
2- put drain pan under bike.
3- remove oil plug.
4- replace oil plug.
5-remove oil filter
6- replace oil filter.
7- refill oil.

You don't need to remove any fairings or use a rear stand.

 

I remove the left hand side fairing so nothing is in the way, and then I put some alum foil under the filter on the header so that anything that runs down will go through the foil like a funnel and drain into the pan.

I use Rotella T conventional oil, but for my f4i I am going to try out their synthetic.

 

Ororo likes Mobil 1 Racing 4t motorcycle oil. Forgot to tell you that's what I've changed the oil with on her

 

If that's what she is used to, I had better not change her diet.. lol

 

Ok I am going to check autozone for Mobil 1 Racing 4t motorcycle oil im assuming they have it there. Also, how many quarts will I need?

 

Get 4 qts. You will have some left over.
Don't be surprised if auto zone doesn't have it. They don't carry that much motorcycle stuff. You will probably need to go to a motorcycle parts store.

 

4 quarts, the bike takes 3.5 quarts after a oil filter change, don't over fill it. make sure you get oil for motorcycles because of our wet clutches it is common practice to use oil specially designed for it.

 

I use Mobil 1 out of preference. I liked the clutch response after switching on the F3 from Rotella. Pep boys carries it here

 

Thanks a lot guys.. I almost forgot what kind/where oil filter do I switch it out with?