Tks for the breakdown. I never thought there would be 2 drain plugs. Would have waisted so much time trying to figure why not fully drained. Great video.
I would like to add, you should change your crush washers when reinstalling your oil drain bolts for a tighter seal and you should put oil in your oil filter. Yes SOME will spill out but it's better to have some oil in it when you restart your bike. BTW, love the sound of your bike 👍
You did a good job on this video. It was helpful as a reminder as I just pulled my 2006 Roadstar Silverado Midnight out of long term storage and put it back on the road!!🏍
Thanx for the video and really sweet rideas I had a chance years ago to get a roadster. At the time I had a 950 vstar which was a really good bike and I was at a bike dealer and he had a handful of Yamahas sitting there a 2012 roadster and when the dealer was doing the paperwork as I was trading the 950 in he said I thought you would have gone with the roadster but really liked the Stryker that was there. And after several years I went with a raider that I still have and love today. Take it easy.
@@weron021 I just did my first oil change on my 05 Road Star 1700 today. Watched your video step by step. Soooooo helpful. Next up is my spark plugs. Gonna follow your other video for that one. :)
Hi Roger! Thanks for the great video. I'm changing the oil on my 06 Road Star 1700 tonight! Will you tell me which fairing and hard saddlebags you have? They look great! Thank you.
Beautiful bike you got there and thanks for the video. I read somewhere that to check the engine oil level, you should run/drive the bike for about 15 minutes, then when you stop let it idle for one minute and then check the the level. What are your thoughts on that?
My bike has 85K and I drain 4 litters and put 4 litters back and I forget about checking oil, till next time I have to change the oil. hopefully, this helps.
now i've just purchased a road star, my first yamaha and about to do an oil change . i've noticed you didn't take off the old crush washers and replace them?
Nice bike buddy!! Quick question, which is the part number or model of that oil filter?? I never change the oil of my R* by myself, so I don’t know how to buy it. Thanks
Hi, i'm brand new to motorcycles and have a 2005 Road King Silverado. So, I need to take off TWO drain plugs to drain all the engine oil? Is this with all motorcycles, or just this model? Remember, i'm brand new to this. Thanks for your help!! :)
Hi, Brad if you have same engine than yes 2 x drain plugs, this is not for all motorcycles each makes and model is maybe different, this one has 2 x drain plugs.
You had the bike jacked up and drained the engine and the oil tank and removed the filer, everything was draining. Why did you drop the bike down and then jack it back up to put the plugs back in ??? I may have missed something was there a reason for that ? does that help in draining ? just asking I recently got the same bike and want to make sure I do it correctly.
@@weron021 .... I had the same issue crop up recently on my 2005 Roadstar Midnight Silverado ... the kickstand sensor switch was sticking, and as I rode along the sticky sensor switch would suddenly "engage" and cause the engine to cut out / stop. No warning. You'd be riding along and suddenly .... no engine. The cheap and simple solution, was to have my LBS mechanic "bypass" the kickstand sensor switch. End of kickstand electrical problem !
hello,, i ve question,, I use PCMO 10w40 APISN/CF,ACEA A3/B4 on my honda 110 4T scooter, factory recomended oil is 10w30 JASO MB, i feel smoother than factory oil, and my engine valve look clean from deposit. is it any effect for my engine later?
Roger Weron Well,, im afraid, because i use oil out of factory specification, by the way i have use those oil about 2600Km, and nothing problem until now 😁 thanks roger.
beautiful bike however your incorrect about how to check the oil my owners manual stated not to screw down the oil cap while checking the oil level unscrew the oil cap wipe the dipstick off place it back in without screwing it pull it back out check level sorry that from yahama
May way to check the oil, this is thay way I have been doing for years and never had a problem, In the Forums thay said to drain the oil and put 4L back in and not to warry to check tha oil.
Have you had any problems with your clutch slipping cause of the oil you use. I have the same bike with 30,000 miles last oil change the clutch slips on hard acceleration. The dealer told me that was normal. R bikes clutch and primary use the same oil from the engine tank. I found that the factory oil yamalube is incorrect. A wet clutch should use oil with NO friction modifiers .Read the yamalube its states it has friction modifiers. I changed my oil to lucus or amsoil and my clutch slipping stop. The factory and dealer tells us to use the wrong oil so we spend $ on a clutch we dont really need. Also had oil leaking from the breather after oil changes. The manaul states add 4.2 qts of oil. If you do .check the stick level and line it up with the breather on the left under the side cover. You'll see the level is higher then the breaker. The dealer also told me this is normal. I say bullshit.
Clutch slipping is normal? Maybe the guy that told you that needs to find another line of work. Didnt know Yamalube had friction mods. I use Shell Rotella 15-40 Dino oil 65K miles,,,
Never use K&N. Such a horrible company for filters since they out sourced to china. there is a reason tracks dont allow them. Go with Hi Flo if you want a good oil filter.
I just changed my oil again....while using your video for reassurance. Best video on UA-cam for RoadStar oil change!!!! Thanks again!!!!
Happy to help out. Thank you.
Tks for the breakdown. I never thought there would be 2 drain plugs. Would have waisted so much time trying to figure why not fully drained. Great video.
I would like to add, you should change your crush washers when reinstalling your oil drain bolts for a tighter seal and you should put oil in your oil filter. Yes SOME will spill out but it's better to have some oil in it when you restart your bike. BTW, love the sound of your bike 👍
You are absolutley correct, crush washer is a must and puring oil in the oil filter. Thank you.
You did a good job on this video. It was helpful as a reminder as I just pulled my 2006 Roadstar Silverado Midnight out of long term storage and put it back on the road!!🏍
Great video Roger, very well explained. thanks for sharing .
Thanks for sharing....
Your video helped me with my 2005 Yamaha Road Star Silverado oil change.
Your bike looks amazing by the way!👍
Be safe😊
No problem, those are great bikes, this one has 140K on it now
@@weron021 WoW! 140k is amazing. Mine currently has 30k on it. I hope mine will reach that high one day.
@@michaelrose2652 As of now this bike has 160K and going strong. As long as you change your oil every 5K you will be good.
Thanx for the video and really sweet rideas I had a chance years ago to get a roadster. At the time I had a 950 vstar which was a really good bike and I was at a bike dealer and he had a handful of Yamahas sitting there a 2012 roadster and when the dealer was doing the paperwork as I was trading the 950 in he said I thought you would have gone with the roadster but really liked the Stryker that was there. And after several years I went with a raider that I still have and love today. Take it easy.
Best vid for an oil change on the roadie out there! Thanks brother!
Thank you.
Great video, also love the paint job awesome!
Thank you.
Amazing paint job! The Kuryakyn flamed floorboard covers are awesome and would look great on your bike, IMO.
Thx for posting this, it really helped.
Thank you.
Beautiful bike! Great video.....very helpful! Thanks so much
Thank you, Sir, I have many more videos on my channel.
@@weron021 I just did my first oil change on my 05 Road Star 1700 today. Watched your video step by step. Soooooo helpful. Next up is my spark plugs. Gonna follow your other video for that one. :)
@@gheegrose Glad, I could help. Thank you.
Great video. sweet bike man
Thanks.
nice paint job!
Good camera work.
Thank you.
Very informative thank you very much
Hi Roger! Thanks for the great video. I'm changing the oil on my 06 Road Star 1700 tonight! Will you tell me which fairing and hard saddlebags you have? They look great! Thank you.
Hi not sure, I have purchased the bike the way it is.
Beautiful bike you got there and thanks for the video. I read somewhere that to check the engine oil level, you should run/drive the bike for about 15 minutes, then when you stop let it idle for one minute and then check the the level. What are your thoughts on that?
My bike has 85K and I drain 4 litters and put 4 litters back and I forget about checking oil, till next time I have to change the oil. hopefully, this helps.
nice detailed video thanks, where you purchase your jack at?nice paint job
Hello Thank you for your comment, the jack I have purchased at Canadian Tire for about $100. Yes, paint job is awesome.
NICE PAINT JOB
Hi!
What's that cable next to air filter? Comes out from under the fuel tank.
Hello, that is my power cable for my GPS and Phone.
Do you have to change the drain plug gaskets? I just picked up a 05 road star midnight and need to change all fluids
The short answer is No, I have never changed gaskets on my Road Star and it has 86K.
Good job😊
Thank you so much 😀
now i've just purchased a road star, my first yamaha and about to do an oil change . i've noticed you didn't take off the old crush washers and replace them?
That was my mistake, I should have replace them
@@weron021 no problem, i just wasn't sure whether i should be replacing them or they are good for a few more changes.
@@Honourable66 I have used me several times and had no issues, but if you have a chance to replace them than do it.
Nice bike buddy!! Quick question, which is the part number or model of that oil filter?? I never change the oil of my R* by myself, so I don’t know how to buy it. Thanks
Hello, This is K & N Wrench-off Performance part number, KN-303. You will have no problem changing the oil it is easy, Have a good one.
Hi, i'm brand new to motorcycles and have a 2005 Road King Silverado. So, I need to take off TWO drain plugs to drain all the engine oil? Is this with all motorcycles, or just this model? Remember, i'm brand new to this. Thanks for your help!! :)
Hi, Brad if you have same engine than yes 2 x drain plugs, this is not for all motorcycles each makes and model is maybe different, this one has 2 x drain plugs.
You had the bike jacked up and drained the engine and the oil tank and removed the filer, everything was draining. Why did you drop the bike down and then jack it back up to put the plugs back in ??? I may have missed something was there a reason for that ? does that help in draining ? just asking I recently got the same bike and want to make sure I do it correctly.
Dropped the bike to take as much oil as possible, since one of the oil drain bolts are on the side, and yes it helps to drain.
@@weron021 thank you
great video. not exactly to yamaha procedures for checking oil level but close enough. very through. appreciate your time and demonstration
Hey, thanks for the Video! Nice exhaust sound... 🙂... which one is it?
It is Vance and Hines long shots., Thank you.
Great! I have a 2009 same make and model, it was just fine! But now when i try to put it on gear it turns off, do you have any idea what could it be?
Is your kickstand out? or maybe the sensor from the kickstand is stuck.
Roger Weron thank you very much! It was that! Lol thanks
@@weron021 .... I had the same issue crop up recently on my 2005 Roadstar Midnight Silverado ... the kickstand sensor switch was sticking, and as I rode along the sticky sensor switch would suddenly "engage" and cause the engine to cut out / stop. No warning. You'd be riding along and suddenly .... no engine. The cheap and simple solution, was to have my LBS mechanic "bypass" the kickstand sensor switch. End of kickstand electrical problem !
Thank you!!
Nice Ride
"What I have already done is use the bike to-- AAHHGH!!! MY EYES!!! XD
Nice
hello,, i ve question,, I use PCMO 10w40 APISN/CF,ACEA A3/B4 on my honda 110 4T scooter, factory recomended oil is 10w30 JASO MB, i feel smoother than factory oil, and my engine valve look clean from deposit. is it any effect for my engine later?
I am not sure about your engine, but I found mine engine is smoother, I have used this oil for last 80,000km and no problem. Hope this helps.
Roger Weron Well,, im afraid, because i use oil out of factory specification, by the way i have use those oil about 2600Km, and nothing problem until now 😁 thanks roger.
The Oil I am using was recommended by Yamaha Dealer, no issues.
What. All oil that need change on star. 1100. Are trans oil need change ?
Hi, I change my gear oil once a season normally Yamalube 80/90wey and my engine oil I change every 5000km .
So is there 2 oil drain plugs that need to be drained??
Yes, follow the instructions and you be fine.
After that oil change, how many miles till the next change?
I change my oil every 5000km or 3000 miles
Does this apply for a 2010 road star as well
It should, just go under neath and try to locate the two oil drain bolts
beautiful bike however your incorrect about how to check the oil my owners manual stated not to screw down the oil cap while checking the oil level unscrew the oil cap wipe the dipstick off place it back in without screwing it pull it back out check level sorry that from yahama
Thank you.
What bags did you put on there?
I have purchased my Roadstar with them. Sorry can't help you out. Thank you.
Owners Manuel say's do not screw in dipstick to check oil.
I have been doing this for years, and have no problems.
You don’t screw the oil measuring stick back in.
May way to check the oil, this is thay way I have been doing for years and never had a problem, In the Forums thay said to drain the oil and put 4L back in and not to warry to check tha oil.
What's the part number for that k&n filter ?
The part number is KN-303
@@weron021 awesome thanks
why not put all four quarts in at one time before starting the engine ????
It will not fit, 2 litters at a time. the Oil holds on top holds 2 L and bottom of the engine 2L, that is why we have 2 x oil drain plugs.
@@weron021 well that makes sense . I thought if it had an oil tank that it would self level.
@@jimeckenrode1271 Just follow the video and you will be ok, Have a good day.
@@weron021 I just had to watch your video again. very good information and thank you again for the explanations.
Very good and helpful explanation, thank you for that from Germany. XV1700 RoadStar Silverado 2006.
Have you had any problems with your clutch slipping cause of the oil you use. I have the same bike with 30,000 miles last oil change the clutch slips on hard acceleration. The dealer told me that was normal. R bikes clutch and primary use the same oil from the engine tank. I found that the factory oil yamalube is incorrect. A wet clutch should use oil with NO friction modifiers .Read the yamalube its states it has friction modifiers. I changed my oil to lucus or amsoil and my clutch slipping stop. The factory and dealer tells us to use the wrong oil so we spend $ on a clutch we dont really need. Also had oil leaking from the breather after oil changes. The manaul states add 4.2 qts of oil. If you do .check the stick level and line it up with the breather on the left under the side cover. You'll see the level is higher then the breaker. The dealer also told me this is normal. I say bullshit.
Hello Sir, My bike has 87,000km and I never had any problems with the clutch or clutch slipping, I just put 4l of oil fully synthetic and off I go.
Clutch slipping is normal? Maybe the guy that told you that needs to find another line of work. Didnt know Yamalube had friction mods. I use Shell Rotella 15-40 Dino oil 65K miles,,,
4 litres period no use to check LOL
Wonderful that you didn't show anybody how to take the side covers off to get to the filler cap
Fller cap in on the top, no need to thake the side covers off.
Engine guard
Can you put a video how to put it on the engine gard
@@reynolv13 I dont have the bike any more.
Thank you anyway for all the information you gave us. Have a beautiful day.
@@reynolv13 No problem. Thank you.
Never use K&N. Such a horrible company for filters since they out sourced to china. there is a reason tracks dont allow them.
Go with Hi Flo if you want a good oil filter.