Thanks for the video, I would recommend filling filter with oil before installing, other wise when you start - there will few seconds while oil pressure builds up before getting day to the cams and head.
Difficult to accomplish on a horizontally threaded filter, and although you make a very small point, it’s a 2.9 Qt engine. Not a 10 Qt Ford F-350 Diesel…in which case you’d prime the filter with an entire Qt alone. But nice to see there’s still nitpickers who can bitch about anything. Including, a cool, fast, and assistive video on how to change your own oil so you don’t have to pay 120$+ for a motorcycle shop to do it.
Subbed, got one of the last brand new Gladius in the UK arriving in the next couple of days and these vids will be useful for learning to do bits myself :)
The owners manual says : Once the O ring makes contact ... TWO FULL TURNS to proper specs. The K&N filter has a nut on front of the filter to help achive this . I don't think most people could do that bear handed.
Great video! Going to do mine today. I like the part when you said heres what you need...and i was looking there thinking....but i dont have a sleeping dog?!! :p
I normally change mine every 2,000 miles. Im sure you can go up to 4,000 and be fine. But cleaner is better. The slip on is super easy. Its two bolts, and a gasket. Takes 5 mins.
You forgot to mention :) .. turn the drainhole plug to see if it moves at all .. you dont wanna drain the oil without beeing able to fill it .. you also said check oil for metal flakes .. all you have to do is check the drain plug .. since it has a little magnet on the end of it .. no flakes there .. then you`re all good .. and please prefill the oilfilter before installing, if you dont it will take a few secs to build preasure.. ergo engine is running dry for unwanted wear.. oh and please ALLWAYS wear gloves when handeling used motor oil or break dust .. since they are both carcinogenic .. no need to raise the risk of cancer
Gladius Jon everyone wants to ride a naked bike until their heads start flopping around in high wind lol ... what exhaust do you have on yours? it sounds awesome! i ended up getting the Ixil Hyperlow on my 2013... love the throaty v-twin sound
Mark Glenn Zamora haha yea that wind is killer. I just took the factory muffler off, and added a $10 tip. Basically the same sound as an IXIL but it is a little raspy at times. Im Planing on doing a full yoshi catless soon. But I want to purchase year round riding gear first.
Easy to do, but as a new owner of a used bike still feel better now seeing a video on it. Question however I am thinking of moving to full synthetic. Since the bike did not call for it I cant say what my change interval should be but I know I can extend it over conventional oil. Any idea of a good mile marker using synthetic? E.G. Every 4000 Miles?
Honestly I would Not extend the Milage Marker. Im sure you could do it and probably never have an issue. BUT, think of it this way. Unlike a 4 wheel vehicle, if something comes loose in the Engine / Trans while your riding. More then Likely it will end with the Rear tire being Locked up, and possibly throwing you down the road at a high rate of speed. I beat the Living Crap out of my engines, and one thing I like knowing is they are clean and well lubed.
Ok, thanks. Got 6 quarts of the Lucas stuff and 2 K&N filters just now. I'll get that oil change done soon as they come in. Was not able to find a really good place to get the bikemaster filter but found the HighFloFiltro and K&N stuff for a good price. Yamilube was a bit cheaper than the Suzuki for 5qrt but the Lucas came with high recommendation on a few bike forums and came from Amazon as 6 individual quarts (also its semi synthetic the one I got) so it took the win over the 5qrt making it perfect for 2 oil changes.
To be honest, Id clean it with gobegone, then stainless steel cleaner. I sold it at about 5000 miles. So maby I didnt have it long enough to change colors.
Thx for the video! i'm Korean and i'm suzuki v-strom650xt owner. I have plan to oil change my bike. but I don't know how to oil change because I don't have service manual and korea Suzuki Maintenance Center is very expensive. so i want change oil for myself. Meanwhile i saw this video. can you upload Eng subtitles this video? i can't speak Eng well, but i'll use translater. i hope your reply soon :)
I don't understand why everyone wants to put their oil up in suspension before they change it. Just drain it cold. It's already at the bottom of the engine.
I have a question about the warning lights on the left of the rev dial. I viewed a bike today and the fuel warning light is in the top left next to the neutral light and the FI light below the fuel light on the left middle. Is this the same as yours? I'm worried that it may have been tampered with and that the orange flashing light was the FI not the fuel light but I might be wrong because I have seen some dials with the Fi light and the fuel indicator light the other way around
Hey Jon, I'm planning to do an oil change, but i can't find the part number for the OEM filter (been googling all day...) Do you have part numbers for the bike master, or perhaps oem?
Unfortunately.. I wasn't the one who found it that way... some friendly neighbors picked it up for me. I wanted to make sure it had enough oil so I just ended up changing it myself. looks like about 2 quarts (almost exactly) drained. I've taken it out on a ride a few times since then. Everything seems fine.
Why, why, WHY would anybody do a video like this with the camera mounted to their head? Buy a $15 tripod, a little editing and make something watchable. I mean, if you're going to take the time to do it, then do it with some production value.
Well this was one of the first videos I ever produced. And it would appear to have done well enough over the years. That said, your welcome for the free technical knowledge. And I would suggest focusing on your own channel. Your stats suck.
@@GladiusJon Well I could care less about UA-cam "stats" or my channel. I mostly use it to share videos with clients and most of my videos are hidden so only people I want can see them. I'm just passing along some professional advice. Take it or don't, I really don't care.
Titan Entertainment You are representing your company under that name. A true professional would act in said manner. Your original comment is very off putting. What if a potential client had seen it?
Thanks for the video, I would recommend filling filter with oil before installing, other wise when you start - there will few seconds while oil pressure builds up before getting day to the cams and head.
Difficult to accomplish on a horizontally threaded filter, and although you make a very small point, it’s a 2.9 Qt engine. Not a 10 Qt Ford F-350 Diesel…in which case you’d prime the filter with an entire Qt alone. But nice to see there’s still nitpickers who can bitch about anything. Including, a cool, fast, and assistive video on how to change your own oil so you don’t have to pay 120$+ for a motorcycle shop to do it.
Subbed, got one of the last brand new Gladius in the UK arriving in the next couple of days and these vids will be useful for learning to do bits myself :)
Very good orietación I am Brazilian and almost we do not have videos showing how is maintained in the gladiator
Wow, Thanks so much for such an informative video! Definitely going to oil change my Gladius by myself!
+Bill Davis Your Welcome!
Thank you for this video, really helpful
The owners manual says : Once the O ring makes contact ... TWO FULL TURNS to proper specs. The K&N filter has a nut on front of the filter to help achive this . I don't think most people could do that bear handed.
Todd Sell You are correct. Most People cant. Im in the repair field so Im used to tight oil filters..
Great video! Going to do mine today. I like the part when you said heres what you need...and i was looking there thinking....but i dont have a sleeping dog?!! :p
This video was a little funny also, who dont like bloopers.
Thanks for the video! I am going to perform my first oil change next weekend.
+ISxI awesome, your welcome.
like and hello from Russia, tomorrow I will change the oil on my Suzuki gladius
Nice video but I recommend change washer on oil drain plug 👍👍
"That way Suzuki can't bitch about a warranty" 😂
Great Vlog - keep it coming- did my first oil change today, Jon.
+Derrick Page Awesome Congratz!
I normally change mine every 2,000 miles. Im sure you can go up to 4,000 and be fine. But cleaner is better. The slip on is super easy. Its two bolts, and a gasket. Takes 5 mins.
Good how to for new sfv650 owner
Nice video my man, It helped me a lot, thank you
4:53 Close: Oil drain plug (a): 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.0 lbf-ft)
4:18 holy crap.. That was always my fear with those damn switches and sensors !
Cheers mate
you got me laughing there with the oil filter drop. haha
XD
Korean 🆚 kijowski
Just looked up the torque spec for the oil drain plug: 21Nm or 15.49 ft pds
You forgot to mention :) .. turn the drainhole plug to see if it moves at all .. you dont wanna drain the oil without beeing able to fill it .. you also said check oil for metal flakes .. all you have to do is check the drain plug .. since it has a little magnet on the end of it .. no flakes there .. then you`re all good .. and please prefill the oilfilter before installing, if you dont it will take a few secs to build preasure.. ergo engine is running dry for unwanted wear.. oh and please ALLWAYS wear gloves when handeling used motor oil or break dust .. since they are both carcinogenic .. no need to raise the risk of cancer
nice vid! same windshield i have on my Gladius =)
Thank you. Im really happy with that shield so far. High quality. And makes a world of a difference.
Gladius Jon everyone wants to ride a naked bike until their heads start flopping around in high wind lol ... what exhaust do you have on yours? it sounds awesome! i ended up getting the Ixil Hyperlow on my 2013... love the throaty v-twin sound
Mark Glenn Zamora haha yea that wind is killer. I just took the factory muffler off, and added a $10 tip. Basically the same sound as an IXIL but it is a little raspy at times. Im Planing on doing a full yoshi catless soon. But I want to purchase year round riding gear first.
30 miles each way to work cruising 70-80mph still enjoying being naked :)
I'm at 57000km ! Any major service that I need to do? Thanks for the video buddy!
+Benny白 only thing that comes to mind is have valves checked for adjustment. And re torque all the major nuts/bolts.
So you went with Suzuki oil, for warranty reasons but you bought a after market filter. Bypass valve? Element microns of filtering? Seal?
Excelent.Where did you get this exhaust?
Easy to do, but as a new owner of a used bike still feel better now seeing a video on it. Question however I am thinking of moving to full synthetic. Since the bike did not call for it I cant say what my change interval should be but I know I can extend it over conventional oil. Any idea of a good mile marker using synthetic? E.G. Every 4000 Miles?
Honestly I would Not extend the Milage Marker. Im sure you could do it and probably never have an issue. BUT, think of it this way. Unlike a 4 wheel vehicle, if something comes loose in the Engine / Trans while your riding. More then Likely it will end with the Rear tire being Locked up, and possibly throwing you down the road at a high rate of speed. I beat the Living Crap out of my engines, and one thing I like knowing is they are clean and well lubed.
Ok, thanks. Got 6 quarts of the Lucas stuff and 2 K&N filters just now. I'll get that oil change done soon as they come in. Was not able to find a really good place to get the bikemaster filter but found the HighFloFiltro and K&N stuff for a good price. Yamilube was a bit cheaper than the Suzuki for 5qrt but the Lucas came with high recommendation on a few bike forums and came from Amazon as 6 individual quarts (also its semi synthetic the one I got) so it took the win over the 5qrt making it perfect for 2 oil changes.
hell yea man! Lucas is Great stuff. I have run that in my GSXR. Seemed to make shifts butter smooth.
Recently got this beast from my uncle and it hasnt rode for like 1-2 years. what majoor things should i check over. (she still runs)
How do you keep the main metal pipe so clean? Mine changed it color long ago cause of the heat.
To be honest, Id clean it with gobegone, then stainless steel cleaner. I sold it at about 5000 miles. So maby I didnt have it long enough to change colors.
Thx for the video!
i'm Korean and i'm suzuki v-strom650xt owner.
I have plan to oil change my bike. but I don't know how to oil change because I don't have service manual and korea Suzuki Maintenance Center is very expensive.
so i want change oil for myself. Meanwhile i saw this video.
can you upload Eng subtitles this video? i can't speak Eng well, but i'll use translater.
i hope your reply soon :)
+이광현 i will do my best when i get the time. For now. Ask me any questions you have.
+Gladius Jon thanks. i wonder what type use socket wrench? and i want to know drain bolt torque.
How much torque should I use on the bolts?
+이광현 14 mm wrench. and 15 foot pounds of torque
+Gladius Jon cool. Same oil filter too?
+이광현 yes.
How to remove air filter?
I don't understand why everyone wants to put their oil up in suspension before they change it. Just drain it cold. It's already at the bottom of the engine.
I have a question about the warning lights on the left of the rev dial. I viewed a bike today and the fuel warning light is in the top left next to the neutral light and the FI light below the fuel light on the left middle. Is this the same as yours? I'm worried that it may have been tampered with and that the orange flashing light was the FI not the fuel light but I might be wrong because I have seen some dials with the Fi light and the fuel indicator light the other way around
I wish I could help, but it’s been years. I no longer have the bike
what was that can you used to spray?
Brake cleaner.
Hey Jon,
I'm planning to do an oil change, but i can't find the part number for the OEM filter (been googling all day...)
Do you have part numbers for the bike master, or perhaps oem?
Brock Larkins unfortunately. I dont. sorry man.
All good. Second question - My gladius fell over... (wind...) and leaked a good bit of oil out - What should I check for (aside from physical damage)
Brock Larkins pretty much, just looking to make sure the case isnt cracked. were was the oil leaking out from?
Unfortunately.. I wasn't the one who found it that way... some friendly neighbors picked it up for me. I wanted to make sure it had enough oil so I just ended up changing it myself. looks like about 2 quarts (almost exactly) drained. I've taken it out on a ride a few times since then. Everything seems fine.
Put those gloves back on after you man-bear that filter loose.
Used oil is a carcinogen ;-).
+C. Walker haha. Im a mechanic by trade. Im probably gona die with all types of cancers
or not.
GLOVES.
and long sleeves.
do it for the children.
have you decatted that
no, i actually sold 6 months ago. when i sold it. it had stock pip, with muffler delete.
+Gladius Jon quickest reply ever aha well was curious cause i could not see that big black box the catylic converter under there
+Jake Prime hahaha. I just happen to be slow at work today and checking my comment section XD.
what size crush washer?
+attorneypage I believe its a 12mm. Because the Drain Plug is a 12 x1.25.
Like and sub just for the dog
Why, why, WHY would anybody do a video like this with the camera mounted to their head? Buy a $15 tripod, a little editing and make something watchable. I mean, if you're going to take the time to do it, then do it with some production value.
Well this was one of the first videos I ever produced. And it would appear to have done well enough over the years. That said, your welcome for the free technical knowledge. And I would suggest focusing on your own channel. Your stats suck.
@@GladiusJon Well I could care less about UA-cam "stats" or my channel. I mostly use it to share videos with clients and most of my videos are hidden so only people I want can see them. I'm just passing along some professional advice. Take it or don't, I really don't care.
Titan Entertainment You are representing your company under that name. A true professional would act in said manner. Your original comment is very off putting. What if a potential client had seen it?
@@GladiusJon perfectly fine video. Fuck that guy