First Oil Change

[shortpballer]

About to do my first oil change I've ever done on a bike. I've done it on every one of my cars, so I'm sure this won't be a problem.

I would just like to check up with you guys to make sure I have everything.

I was going to buy this oil filter : Amazon.com: K&N KN-155 Powersports High Performance Oil Filter: Automotive

What oil do you guys recommend using? Price isn't an issue really. Just looking for something that will protect my engine and run good.

I don't race, just street use.

 

[MrGrody]

I picked up the filter and oil thru amazon prime.

Careful with the bolts especially the filter cap. I ended up replacing mine as the stock ones broke. I just posted a thread about it.

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[Bagwell]

Oh yeah, and fill the bike with oil and check oil window with bike upright NOT on sidestand. Just saying. It happens on first time motorcycle oil changers. Hehe

 

[ArkansasDave]

Oh yeah, and fill the bike with oil and check oil window with bike upright NOT on sidestand. Just saying. It happens on first time motorcycle oil changers. Hehe

grom has a dipstick but my wife checked it while leaned over and ended up adding way too much oil. I just lol'ed and explained that it needs to be done while level.

 

[shortpballer]

Do I need to change out the mesh strainer as well?

 

[Bagwell]

Just clean the mesh strainers out with brake cleaner or some non deforming solvent.

 

[Treachery]

Do I need to change out the mesh strainer as well?

Yes, definitely. There are two, BTW.

Just clean the mesh strainers out with brake cleaner or some non deforming solvent.

Or, if you're working in the sun, you can use soap and water; just put them out in the sun to dry while you do other things. They dry pretty quickly.