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Engine oil is the most important factor in the performance and life of your engine and as such, it should be changed at the recommended intervals.
Honda recommends you use an SAE 10W-40 4-Stroke Oil. You can also use other viscosities as per this chart, if the average temperatures in your riding area are within the limits.
Click HERE to read a good study on motorcycle oil filters. |
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First warm the oil up by taking your bike for a short ride. To drain the oil, remove the oil filler cap/dipstick (#5 on bottom picture), the crankcase drain plug (1) and the gasket(2). Make sure to drain the oil in an approved container and dispose of it properly. |
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Remove the oil filter (3) with a filter wrench or by hand and let the remaining oil drain out. Discard the oil filter.
HINT: If you don't have a proper oil filter wrench and the filter is on too tight to remove by hand, you can use a long screwdriver and punch a hole through the filter (in one side and out the other). Then you can just turn the screw driver a bit to break the torque. Pull the screwdriver out and remove it the rest of the way by hand. Messy, but a good trick to get the filter off in a pinch. |
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Apply a thin coat of oil to the new oil filter rubber seal (4). Install the new filter and snug it up BY HAND. The torque is only supposed to be 7 ft.lbs. and you can easily do this just with your hands. Use a rag if your hands are too greasy for a good grip. |
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Check the condition of the oil plug gasket(2) and re-use if it's ok. Replace it every other oil change or any time it looks worn. Fill the crankcase with the new oil until it reads on the dipstick(5) and then secure the cap. Apx. 2.4 litres capacity
Start the engine and let it idle for 2-3 minutes. While it is idling, check that there are no leaks from the plug or the filter. Stop the engine and let it sit for several minutes, then check the level again and make sure the oil is at the upper(6) on the dipstick. |
