Kawasaki Versys X300 - First Oil Change
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
- I am not a professional mechanic.
2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300
10W40 Motorcycle Oil - Conventional.
2.3 Quarts with filter change.
NOTE: Shortly after letting the bike sit overnight I noticed the oil level was not visible in the screen. I didn't keep track of how much more oil I added, but it may have been 8 more ounces. Now it is half way up the screen. I believe its supposed to be half of the screen minimum - so at least for me, I needed a bit more than 2.3 quarts. I'll post a follow-up on the second oil change and try to track how much oil it actually takes.
I did my initial oil change at 300 miles on the ODO. I plan to do the second at 600 miles. Third at 1,000. First and second with Conventional Oil, Third with Synthetic.
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Thanks for the video. Figured it would be simple enough but it's always encouraging (and can save a LOT of time sometimes) to have a visual reference first.
I love this bike. Such versatile performance, and yet the low displacement keeps insurance rates wonderfully lightweight.
Oil filter manufacturers recommend using clean oil on the gasket. Dirt particles in the old oil embed in the gasket and can compromise the seal.
That makes sense - I guess if the old oil is really dirty that could happen. I think the most important part is that the seal is lubed to keep it from deforming when you tighten it down.
Though I use clean oil to lube gasket normally, I have used the oil that came out of engine in everything from lawn mowers, cars/trucks, bikes, tractors, ect. With zero negative effects. Taking into account you have a mechanically sound engine, ie bearings not faulty ect. It is just a matter of principle of assurance of peace of mind it matters.
Watch a maintenance video before buying, just to make sure I can take care of it by myself. Thanks for video. High quality of content and resolution! And humor~
clearance between the headers and the filter precludes using many filters wrenches, even if you install a filter with a nut on it, still a tough angle to work at, but I've found using a leather belt - like the one you probably have around your waist - looped around the filter and through the buckle worked great and could be easily rotated for best angle to grip the filter body and loosen that SOB.
I like that suggestion. Sometimes the oddest things work the best.
Awesome video brother, I love that you added tips in the end and mentioned about being eco friendly 🤙🏽 I’ve done services to my Harley Fat Bob 114 and this is my first adventure bike so I wanted to make sure I got everything squared away and this video most definitely helped!
Thanks for your comment! Always be eco friendly!
I have the same bike. As soon as I changed the stock exhaust I gained more bottom end power. Now the bike wants to lift the front wheel even on 2nd gear. Acceleration improved noticeably. Also the stock tires are not very grippy. After a set of Pirellies that problem was resolved.
What exhaust you put in??
@@nalu5059 Ransoto brand. Same for Ninja 300.
@@goru426 , cool!!.. thanks Bro!
Very comprehensive. I just needed to know where my drain plug is.
Hi sprtsmate, this oil was actually quite clean!
The manual claims max 4000rpm up to 500 miles and then 6000rpm up to 1000 miles! Granted I know there are many different mentalities on how to break in a bike, and it seems impossible to keep a Versys 300 in the low revs.
Mine is at around 450 miles, but to keep up with highway traffic at 60-66mph, it goes to 7000 rpm. There is just no way around it.
yeah, there is literally no way to keep that bike 4k rpm or under unless you live in an area that has speed limits of 25mph
Man, I did a oil change on my 2020 X300 a couple weeks ago the oil filter was a s.o.b. to get off, and it took over 2.5 qts of oil to get to the full mark, I put a dent in the flimsy kawasaki oil filter trying to hand tighten it ! Next time I will use a hiflo filter the one with a nut on the end !
Nice video, but it is not correct to change the oil earlier, the first oil change time period is meant for the motor to "wear" and the imperfections of the motor to be eliminated, if someone changes the oil sooner he reduces the friction necessary for this action. The secret is not to accelerate rapidly, drive up to 60 miles ph and use all gears. For the specific model, I would recommend to change the front sprocket to one of 15 teeth (ninja Z 300), have a new chain, too to avoid uneven wear. It is bike for everyone and for everywhere.
Thank you so much. I am doing that this week end but I use Mogul 10 40. Good video.
Make sure you check the level after adding the oil. I ended up needing to add more!
Kawasaki adds zinc in their oils and adds a little better lubrication properties.
Love the pipe wrench. As they say, get a BIGGER hammer. LOL.
No oil on the floor! First oil change ever... ill consider myself lucky
Hi friend Which brand skid plate you have installed on your Versys300. Thank you
Its made by T-Rex.
When I added the same measured amount back with my oil and filter change, it seemed like I had to add more. How should oil be checked for this bike? I know both wheels touching with level bike but should it be warm?
I suspect you won't get all the oil out of the filter. But to answer your question, I suspect you should run it a little (so it has a chance to pump oil through the filter) and then let it sit 10 or so minutes so its back in the case, then check it level. It should be mid way, or slightly above half way on the glass.
@@uthe54 Thanks.
Hello friend here in Brazil the oil change of the versys 300 is done at 1865 miles, I would like to know how many miles you do the oil change, here we use mobil 10w40 semisynthetic big hug
Man you worry me because the dealer where I bought mine said to change the oil every 3000 to 3,500 miles, and mine already has over 3,000. I am about to change it today.
@@utoobia6872 Man here in Brazil the kawasaki asks to change every 1860 miles and it is absurd being that we use the same viscosity of 10w40 semi synthetic oil, thank you for your attention thanks for the information.
@@dibairick I just checked the little window earlier and no oil was showing there, so clearly waiting until 3000 miles was a mistake, but I am new to motorcycling and thought the dealer technician knew what he was talking about. To be safe, I am going to change the oil and filter after every 1500 miles going forward.
@@utoobia6872 So in the manual you ask to put 2.2 liters of oil to 2.4 liters of oil, only this measure gives a minimum level of oil in the engine dial, so I put in my 2.7 liters of oil q it reaches the maximum oil mark. When you change your oil, notice that you put what you ask for in the manual more on the oil level marker on the engine will give a minimum level then you can put another 200 to 400 millimeters that will reach the maximum oil level.
@@dibairick Yes, my manual says 2.2 quarts but I actually added 2.5 quarts today.
so you did void the warranty ?
What did I do that would void a warranty?
@@uthe54 if something goes bad on the engine they ask for certified invoices from kawasaki… if you cant show those they dont have to give you warranty… at least in belgium they do …
Well did Uncle Larry show yew how to do that?
50% used motor oil/50% diesel. Makes a great stain for your wooden trailer decks. I have plenty of wood trailer decks around here that could use another coat!
I just posted a new video on my Versys X300 oil change method upgrades. I installed a Fumoto engine oil pan drain valve and used a plastic trough and a bit of duct tape for future oil changes dribble free and not requiring the removal of the T-Rex Racing heavy duty skid plate.
Check out the oil change upgrade video by just clicking on my channel ICON to the left. (the little Versys picture). Or click on this LINK: ua-cam.com/video/K2m3cRNxFZU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=trekOCLVone
Never put a dri oil filter back onto anything. Reason because the motor has to run dry until it fills the filter then starts lubacating the motor. Right tools for the right job!