Can anyone show me (in person) how to change oil & filter?

**wind_glider** · 28th June 2015, 18:07

Ok. Before anyone blasts me off as another Gixxer squid, hear me out. I've been riding motorbikes for the last 5 years and went thru my CBRs, Ninjas, and Yamahas before trying out a 750cc from Suzuki.

However, being a student back then and now a full-time worker I've never had the chance to learn how to maintain my motorbike other than taking the bike for services at the shop every 5000kms (I know). I have learnt about chain maintenance and lubrication since and also bits and pieces that I pick up here and there, but nothing much about oil/filter change.

I'm in Christchurch City, and really just want to learn more about my bike and how to take care of it. When I took them to my local bike shop (don't want to call out any names), they just aren't interested in teaching/showing me and only ask for my money after pushing the bike into their workshop where I can't see anything.

I would really appreciate if someone can help a brother out. I just want to know how to take the fairings out, how to empty the oil, pour the oil, change the oil and filter. I've watched many videos on Youtube but I'd still rather someone with mechanical experience/background/expertise show me how.

Thanks fellas

**cheshirecat** · 28th June 2015, 18:46

As a general guide one could start here

https://youtu.be/Ft1IkFZkJts

**Akzle** · 28th June 2015, 21:14

i suppose everyone has to start somewhere,.. but there really isnt much to fuck up...

**Erelyes** · 28th June 2015, 21:19

Originally Posted by wind_glider

here me out.

**Rhys** · 28th June 2015, 21:52

Originally Posted by Akzle

.. but there really isnt much to fuck up...

Having seen some of the questions that get asked on here, I think some people could

**Katman** · 28th June 2015, 22:02

Buy a manual and teach yourself.

Changing oil is not rocket surgery.

**neels** · 28th June 2015, 22:14

When did people on KB turn into such arseholes to someone who has fronted up that they know nothing and want to learn??

Ideally you have a manual, send me a PM and we can sort a time for you to rock the thing round to my place and we can have a look at the basics.

**Big Dog** · 29th June 2015, 00:36

Originally Posted by neels

When did people on KB turn into such arseholes to someone who has fronted up that they know nothing and want to learn??

Ideally you have a manual, send me a PM and we can sort a time for you to rock the thing round to my place and we can have a look at the basics.

Top man.

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**Kickaha** · 29th June 2015, 06:48

Originally Posted by neels

When did people on KB turn into such arseholes to someone who has fronted up that they know nothing and want to learn??

They were always here, no moderation to the rules of the tech forums has let them out to play

**eldog** · 29th June 2015, 07:21

Originally Posted by Rhys

Having seen some of the questions that get asked on here, I think some people could

If it can go wrong I am your man.

So often I have to do things twice, the first time to find all the ways I can stuff it up.
The second time - usually so easy, makes me wonder I don't do it on purpose.

**p.dath** · 29th June 2015, 07:37

Originally Posted by Akzle

i suppose everyone has to start somewhere,.. but there really isnt much to fuck up...

I have to put my hand up here. On about the third time I did an oil filter/filter change I managed to strip my sump plug. On the plus side, I've never done it again.

**Moi** · 29th June 2015, 09:45

Many of us learnt this sort-of-stuff from our fathers, uncles, older family members or friends and neighbours - we were lucky.

You ask teenagers about doing basic servicing on a car and they often look at you blankly. People don't do that stuff themselves plus there's no engine under the bonnet of a modern car - just lots of plastic sheeting and a couple of colourful loops!

Good on the OP for wanting to learn about his bike

**george formby** · 29th June 2015, 10:26

Originally Posted by eldog

If it can go wrong I am your man.

So often I have to do things twice, the first time to find all the ways I can stuff it up.
The second time - usually so easy, makes me wonder I don't do it on purpose.

Yup, that's how I roll. Born with an unerring ability to balls up the simplest of tasks, the delicate touch of a sledge hammer and the mechanical instincts of a Petunia.