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nicely done... Will try myself next time. Just paid $125 for an oil/filter change!
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Very nice! Should be a sticky so those that don't know can save a crap load of money!
BTW - Oil amounts vary a lot between makes and models. Always check your owners manual for correct amount of oil. Too little, you'll seize the motor. Too much and you'll blow a gasket or something.
Banger - What kind of bike do you have? My bike hold 3.8L of oil. How do you get away with less than 3L?
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dwebber7878
Very nice! Should be a sticky so those that don't know can save a crap load of money!
BTW - Oil amounts vary a lot between makes and models. Always check your owners manual for correct amount of oil. Too little, you'll seaze the motor. Too much and you'll blow a gasket or something.
Banger - What kind of bike do you have? My bike hold 3.8L of oil. How do you get away with less than 3L?
I said quarts .... not litres.
I am just under 3 with an R6
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Wall.e coulda used this last week. Instead I had to show him, lol.
BTW make sure you note that oil drain bolts could be in different spots on different bikes.
As for you R6'ers out there, if you want to leave all your fairings in place without getting them all covered in oil, you may want to cut up a little cardboard box and put a piece of it under your bike where your underside fairings latch together. Angle it towards the front of the bike so the oil drips forward.
It also keeps the oil from shooting across down by the back tire cause there is a good chance your oil pan won't be big enough to cover that entire area :)
If you have an R6 you know what I'm talkin about :)
If you guys know the torque specs for your oil drain bolts you should post it up, maybe Banger could include that in her original post. This is what I got off the top of my head.
2003 R6: 34 ft.lbs
06/07 GSXR 600/750: 16.5 ft.lbs
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Banger
I said quarts .... not litres.
I am just under 3 with an R6
So you did.
3.8 L = 4.01541 Q
3 Q = 2.83905 L
There's still a big difference!
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Also people think they have to change the filters at every oil change.
I have been doing it, but if you read your manuals you only need to change the filter every 18,000 kms. Oil changes every 6,000.
Of course, those numbers only apply if your engine is fully broken in. I suggest doing the filter every other oil change :)
That could save you money and a little bit of time so you can get out and hit the roads sooner :thumbup:
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Also just a note, some bikes use an Internal oil filter where a bolt is removed, and the filter slides out of the housing. Replace the gasket on the housing (included with the filter) and the washer on the bolt.
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whoot thanks banger, I was going to do an oil change this week! I have an R6 too. What oil do you use? Amsoil or royal purple?
Post up a guide for changing spark plugs =).
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Originally Posted by
dwebber7878
So you did.
3.8 L = 4.01541 Q
3 Q = 2.83905 L
There's still a big difference!
Ok, so maybe that's wrong. I use a ratio rite when I do it. Perhaps I was looking at something else.
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Banger
Ok, so maybe that's wrong. I use a ratio rite when I do it. Perhaps I was looking at something else.
Oh ya....I forgot to mention that my bike is oil cooled, which probably explains the huge car-like amount of oil!! :D
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amp3d
Wall.e coulda used this last week. Instead I had to show him, lol.
BTW make sure you note that oil drain bolts could be in different spots on different bikes.
As for you R6'ers out there, if you want to leave all your fairings in place without getting them all covered in oil, you may want to cut up a little cardboard box and put a piece of it under your bike where your underside fairings latch together. Angle it towards the front of the bike so the oil drips forward.
It also keeps the oil from shooting across down by the back tire cause there is a good chance your oil pan won't be big enough to cover that entire area :)
If you have an R6 you know what I'm talkin about :)
If you guys know the torque specs for your oil drain bolts you should post it up, maybe Banger could include that in her original post. This is what I got off the top of my head.
2003 R6: 34 ft.lbs
06/07 GSXR 600/750: 16.5 ft.lbs
Bahahahahaha Wall.E
You mean I have to post more stuff ... oh man ok I'll do some research.....
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Maybe a note regarding oil that is safe for motorcycle clutches?
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Great Post Banger!
I was wandering if an Admin can put a DIY section of the forum where all the write-ups are posted. I want to do a write-up for checking shims, but dont wanna spend the time doing it and have it disappear in a few days.
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RockerGuy
Great Post Banger!
I was wandering if an Admin can put a DIY section of the forum where all the write-ups are posted. I want to do a write-up for checking shims, but dont wanna spend the time doing it and have it disappear in a few days.
Hahahahaha - Is that a hint? --- "Banger do a checking shims how too"
I like the idea of a DIY section.
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STARSHIP
nicely done... Will try myself next time. Just paid $125 for an oil/filter change!
Wow!!! Did you go to some high end motorcycle dealer? Even if you dont want to do it yourself then go to Pannon sports and they charge you 25$ for the labour and around 30-35$ for oil and filter. By the way, good work Banger! Which year is your R6?
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Awesome post.
Good work Banger.
Is it a big deal if you dont change the crush washer for the drain bolt ? i forgot to pick one up.
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If you have a I4 engine and the oil filter is behind the header pipes, use tinfoil to form a funnel under the filter. This will catch any oil from the filter any keep a mess to a minimum.
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Banger
Hahahahaha - Is that a hint? --- "Banger do a checking shims how too"
I like the idea of a DIY section.
No actually, I already did it w/ pics of it. Step by step. I am too lazy to write-up tho.
Here's a hint:
saaaaaay, does anybody know where I can find a 0-1" micrometer??? :p