In case you have any grease-work planned for the weekend... Learn how to change oil on your machine as TeamZilla wrench Lemmy gets some much-needed oil into the ZLA Street Glide. Don't have a Harley? Don't worry! We'll cover general oil change procedure for a variety of bikes, and drop some insider tech-tips to help make the job easy-peasy. Let's get wrenchin'! #OilChange #MotorcycleMaintenance
RevZilla hey lemmy what oil color should you see to know that it needs to be changed ? Because i bought a 2013 iron 883 and the guy said he did a check up 2 months ago with a harley dealership !
I like this guy because A: His name is Lemmy AKA his parents were clearly Motorhead fans, and B: He makes drinking beer a step in changing your oil. Well done sir.
***** a jeep for the time being, I live up a gigantic gravel driveway that's in horrible condition with a steep incline. Most riders Can't even get a bike up it.
Well got some sad news, i sold that FZ6R months ago to a dealership, some kid a few cities south bought it and was hit by a drunk driver shortly after, killing him and totaling the motorcycle. Not something i wanted to hear happening on my first motorcycle.
You should really do a lot more of these. Don't know why you stopped. These are without a doubt the easiest, most informative and helpful how-to videos for beginners I have ever seen.
We have a big production schedule of product reviews, bike reviews, and how-to videos. We'll definitely be doing more how-to stuff in the future! -DrewZilla
dude literally the best tutorial ever. So nice. Explains everything so simply for complete noobs! which is how it needs to be! also explains WHY we have to do the certain things like rub a little bit of oil on the filter before putting it in. please make more complex videos like this, like how to install a full exhaust, how to put in integrated tail lights, and how to install a power commander (or something similar like biz), how to put new brake pads, how to clean a carburetor (not sure if "clean" is the right word).
+2cool0 We'll keep 'em coming! In the meantime, take a look at Lemmy's Carb Cleaning article as well as the rest of our Moto 101 articles. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/spring-carb-cleaning-101 *www.revzilla.com/common-tread-moto-101
Lemmy is probably the nicest guy on the planet. I'd love for him to be my bike mechanic. I'd take my CBR to him every day of the year if I had an issue. RevZilla is fucking great.
Great video! Obvious cool points are: his name is Lemmy, beer is included in all maintenance, and jobs have a beard difficulty rating. All that aside, he has a knack for instruction. Lemmy doesn't over repeat, so people who are mostly familiar with the topic can stay tracking, and he doesn't rush through, so the novice can actually process and retain the information. No skipping steps and it's not boring, that is a feat most instructors do not master- Well done!
*new rider post* I feel like every time I get on my motorcycle from now on, I'm going to say "Thank you Lemmy, for your guidance and knowledge" as an ode to your detailed and concise videos.
Putting the old rag at the bottom of the collecting pan to keep splatter down is a great tip...thanks, man. Another well done instruction video I'd say.
Man I really love your How to videos, you not only thoroughly explain how to do it, you managed to even add helpful tips to make it even better like preventing damage. Keep up the good work!
These videos are great and you're a fun character, Lemmy. Thanks for uploading this! I got myself a classic bike for a low price so I'm learning how to take care of it, this helps a lot! Only problem is that I need so many tools...
I warm up my bike a 20 minute ride, it helps drain the oil throughly and I also use Teflon tape on the threads of the drain plugs I do a 3 hole oil change. But I did use this video on my first oil change I bought the bike with 11K miles, the person I purchased the bike from couldn't tell me when the last oil change was (Not very good record keeping) for so my oil changes starter at 11k next 16K, 21K, my latest was 33K miles thank you Revzilla 😊
I will be purchasing my first street bike/Harley within the month and want to do a lot of maintenance myself. Thanks for sharing your expert knowledge in a way that I can understand and feel comfortable in tackling some of these things that will come up! I have also just subscribed to your channel to support you guys and continue to learn! Thanks again!!!
Your are awesome Lemmy! A great instructor. I bought a brand new bike 2 years ago and have performed all of my own maintenance. I just discovered your tutorials and am confident that I have been doing things correctly and have also learnt a few tricks. Cheers! 🤘🤠🤘
I was looking for a good youtube channel on bike maintenance and came across your channel. Seems like there is no need for searching other channels. I appreciate the tips you provide in the videos. Big thanks from Nepal - A country with the highest peak in the World - Mt. Everest.
Love the tip on pre-filling the new oil filter with oil. Whenever i start my bike after an oil change it makes me cringe when you hear the cams running without lube for the first few seconds, causing damage. Thanks Lemmie because I really never thought I would learn anything.
Little tip: you can always pre fill an external filter to a certain extend, as the filter absorbs te oil. You can even hold it upside down without any oil spilling out.
I really like the way you explain everything! I just came from the chain clean/lube video, and your attitude and personality earned a subscription from me. Keep up the good quality! 👍👍
Great video, Hey thanks!!!! 4 things I would like to add .... 1. Remove the key from the Ignition to a safe place for safety. 2. I like to warm up my engine just before dropping the oil. 3. For the initial start up after the oil change. Monitor the oil gauge/oil light for a indication of oil pressure. 4. After the oil change double check for any leaks as it's running.
My job is changing oil and working on stuff , still watched the video, and enjoyed it ! Because the more you know and all 😃Just got my first bike and looking forward to working on her 😊
Hey Lemmy. Got a Crazy one for you. I have a 15 Street 750. And developed a N-Light problem. Took it to the HD dealer on Aug 20 17. The N Light was Flashing. 2 weeks later I get it back with a new N Switch. Got as far as the Delaware River, Lost the N light completely. Take it back to the dealer next day. Everything was fine until I got about halfway. Then lost the N Light again. Another week at the HD dealer in Langhorne. I get it back. They claim HD told them to change the Oil. Which I got charged almost $84 for. I have been using the Valvoline Syn 20/50 and K&N or Bosch oil filters since 500 miles. At 10k, Changed the Oil and Filter. The N Light problem started 400 miles later. The Dealer changed the oil, Not the filter with only roughly 500 miles on it. So far the N Light has been working.
Much good information here. One point not mentioned is warming the motor before draining the oil. The manuals for my Honda Shadow and Yamaha Roadliner both recommend this. I understand that it helps a thorough drain by stirring the sludge at the bottom of the case back into the oil.
Take the Motorcycle Safety Course!!!!!!!!!! and treat it as your 1st feather in your riding Experience It may/will save your life and remember Wear all of your safety gear all the time or at least till you have 20 to 30 thousand miles under your belt that way you can make a much better choice of To Wear or not To wear. :{D
RevZilla you guys need to start doing a full maintenance series, chain/sprocket cleaning and replacement, Brakes, pads and disks. Everything, there is tons of maintenance that I would like to do on my own but as a new rider I just don't have the knowledge to do it yet.
I am buying my first bike in a few weeks. I worked a bit on cars and it was always really fun to do my own and I'm honestly really excited to start working on bikes now
Very informative, a good pace & length of time to cover a good range of key points for a maintenance novice like me. Nice work guys. Look forward to watching more.
Dude I loved it, I'm never change my own oil always took it to the dealership,so I said hey what do I have to lose and I started watching videos,I swear there's some dumb ass people out there because they're starting to talk to me about exhaust pipes paint jobs everything else extent of what I wanted to know which was how to change the oil,you cut to the chase took me step-by-step show me exactly what I wanted to see without the b******* and I even had a beer with you,love your video man keep doing what you're doing and anytime I have something I need to do you're going to be my go-to thanks for everything
Some of the dirtiest oil I've ever seen... I drain oil when it's still warm to hot. I also put a block of wood under a tire if it will help drain a little more oil out of the case. I also wait until all the oil is drained out. The last ounce or so can be pretty gritty. Excellent video btw.
I won't be doing this to my VT750 until the summer comes around, but it's cool to see such a DIY approach. Now it's just a case of figuring out how to get underneath my bike without the lift...
One trick I learned from an old timer years ago is when you are installing a screw, start by going backwards and you will feel it click and square up to make sure your screw is facing the right direction.
***** I looked into my manual and they say I need a specific tool to get the filter out. I own a Triumph Speed Triple 2011. I didn't had a chance to have a good look into this, but do you think it is necessary?
***** Haha, that's the great thing about not doing it live ;) But seriously though. I'm a novice motorcyclist and really keen on learning stuff that I can do by myself. These video's are greatly appreciated. Love from the Netherlands!
a tip I was told when tightening something use a pushing motion horizontally, not vertical and don't pull. the farther away something is the harder it is to move so when you pull you're bringing the ratchet or wrench closer to you. when your pushing it's getting farther away less likely to over tighten it. and if you push vertically either up of down you're much more likely to use your body weight making it easy to over tighten.
Great! Here are some guides we wrote that you might like. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-choose-your-first-motorcycle *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-buy-your-first-motorcycle *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-ride-a-motorcycle-a-dont-crash-course *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/motorcycle-training-for-new-riders
Love these Lemmy tutorials I have a 2011 softail Blackline . 96B engine. I have never owned this engine and still learning. Maybe invest in a humble tool box. To do some basics.
Just finished my first oil change following you tutorial. As always fantastic video! Super clear explanation with all the nuances. Kudos to Revzilla and Lemmy in particular :) Lemmy, what about safety wiring? You do not mention it, though the K&N filter you installed even has predrilled holes for it.
1.) Don't over tighten the oil plug. For reasons that aren't clear, the factory uses soft cast aluminum threads and no helicoil from the factory. Your oil plug won't fall out or rattle loose, just gently snug it down with the smallest wrench you have. 2.) Use teflon tape around the washer on the drain plug bolt, to create a 100% seal, on old drain bolts with an old washer. Do not apply teflon tape at the end of the bolt, only near the flange. 3.) They make a flexible oil drain sheet funnel, which is a sheet of soft metal that is rubber coated, and it bends into unusual shapes, to protect your fairing or exhaust from oil. Or you can use plastic bags or tinfoil to divert oil drip. 4.) Make sure you remove the old oil filter gasket. My friend accidentally left the old o-ring on the engine on his new bike, and had oil shoot out when driving, right on the back tire. 5.) Fill your new oil filter with oil and let it sit for 5 minutes, to soak up all the oil. Make sure it's completely full of oil, before installing. Installing a dry oil filter will have difficulty priming the oil pump, and can cause engine damage. 6.) Don't over tighten the new oil filter. Don't use a tool to tighten the oil filter, because it will get tighter over time, and will be incredibly difficult to remove. Oil filters do not rattle loose. 7.) Don't overfill the oil. Overfilling the oil can cause the oil to hit the crankshaft, and it will foam the oil, and it can destroy the engine. A slightly lower oil level can be safer than a way too high of oil level. 8.) Use carb cleaner and a rag to remove oil from the sidewalk. 9.) Use carb cleaner to clean the oil drain plug and oil pan, and oil residue on exhaust, before running the engine. Clean oil residue off of new filter. 10.) Inspect for spilled oil on the back tire or on the ground.
***** That he does! A friend if mine (we are Subaru fanatics) runs a maintenance how-to site at northursalia.com. He uses a scale too....how many pints of blood you'll lose. :-D
Lemmy, I think the 84-108 in-lbs is for the derby cover. The drain plugs for the trans and engine are 14-20 ft - lbs, I believe. Still, I agree with not needing a torque wrench for the tightening.
I like the plastic bag trick. I've always just wedged a piece of cardboard under the filter when I remove it to keep excess used oil from dripping into hard-to-clean places, but the bag looks much more convenient. I like to drain the oil while the engine is warm (Not Hot!) because it pours out faster and more thoroughly, but you may not have wanted to demonstrate that for fear some beginner might burn their knuckles.
I've done more than my fair share of oil changes, but that's the first time I've seen the bag over the filter trick... I'll have to give that a shot next time.... I'm tired of dumping oil all over my exhaust when I pull the filter. Cheers
Great video I just bought my first Harley 2014 Dyna fat Bob Sand Camp is the color Beautiful Beast. So I've seen lots of oil change videos and almost always they change the primary oil and the transmission oil just wondered why you didn't do that and how important is it to do or not important to change the primary and transmission and if need to be changed how often Thanks love the videos very helpful.
hey lemmy im a long time revzilla fan.some how missed these vidz but there exellent im on my fourth bike and looking forward to the fifth :) like to get my hands dirty but like the having things broken down and explained:) great job!
hi, Thankyou Revzilla and Lemmy for a very toughtout, well narrated and presented how-to- video. i am wondering if you could kindly provide a list all the tools used in this entire how-to series.
Unfortunately, we don't have a list of all the tools we used. Additionally, unless you have the exact same bike, the tools you'll need are likely different. -DrewZilla
Yes interesting these things Lemmy. I don't know much about Harley, being in the UK. I have alway s warmed up engine oil before changing oil and filter it runs out better. And never over tighten a filter canister like main agent did on my car. I tried all sort or wrenched from strap wrench to banging a screwdriver through the filter. The wrenches just spun and did nothing. Plastic bag is good idea. So is putting oil in filter body before assembly. Make sure you don't get crud on threads of new filter and drain plugs. Kind regards Kind regards
Hey, new big fan of your channel. RevZilla has been a mentor to me. So, I have a question: is it better to change the oil while its hot? I mean, it will leak faster. But I'm not sure if when you fill it up with new oil, the volume won't be accurate. I mean, because of volume expansion due to the temperature. Just wondering if the temperature matters. Thank you very much
Temperature matters a bit when changing oil, but following your bike's instruction manual matters even more. If your manual recommends running the engine first, do that. If it recommends something else, then follow that. -DrewZilla
Improper procedure on the oil checks. You're supposed to wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert before checking oil level to ensure a correct reading. That goes for any fluid with a dipstick on any vehicle.
I just traded my Street 750 for a Custom 1200. Harley manual tells me to put 4 Oz oil in filter. And let it soak in before installing. To check level on Side stand. Primary is going to be fun. AS mine has Mid Controls. And the Peg is in way of the cover.
Well I've done plenty of oil changes over the years but the plastic bag over the filter was new one so I guess you can teach and old dog a new trick.. Good one..
***** Ohh, I suspect you're not just a pretty face Lenny me ol' flower, and I'm sure I'd really enjoy meeting Mrs Lemmy :) I'm also flattered you know of Yates, I was born only a 10 minute walk for his grandmothers house. Strangely enough she was a complete pain in the arse, hated kids and hated motorcycles as did W.B. - he had a thing about old Ford cars. Anyway - Long story short for anyone reading this, you can NEVER-EVER know everything, there is NEVER a stupid question - ONLY a stupid answer! This is why I'll watch channels like RevZilla - May The Force be with You. I like the direction your going with this simple - but easily do-able and easily, eh - f&%$able stuff. An oil change should be, and is simple, but - without the basics it can too easily get messed up if ye forget - for example the washer as I did on an 'ol 1992 Kawasaki VN800A one time which led to a knackered engine :( Doh!!!! You do not need to be a mechanic to do an oil change, but it's fantastic to get advice from an experienced mechanic on how to do it. More to the point it's seriously cool to see you're doing a public/biker service and not just selling stuff. Lenny, you're the man, you're not a condescending-know-it-all twat like myself, you're the fun teacher i wish I had in school - so teach us more:) Before anyone thinks it, no, I got nothing to do with Revzilla, my business is on the other side of the Atlantic... Every Biker should know the basics and this tutorial is light, friendly. fun and shows there is no mystery to it, but like you showed to an 'ol dog, there are a few tricks still to be learned - as I am sure I could show you how we do it in Ireland - For example we use distilled potato juice instead of oil, it saves on taxes and it makes a Friday night very special as ye can drink it too ;) It's the beauty of the internet - or even better, simply personally connect with your mechanic - simply talking to people instead of treating them like servants and paying them to do sh*it you can easily do your're self is so much more rewarding, all 'ye got to do is pull your ass away from the TV. Anyway, good on ye for a top class tutorial. For me there are a few GOLDEN RULES - Never - EVER save money on tires, brake pads/fluid or oil. If you look after your bike the only thing that sees you in the dirt is stupidity, be it your's or sombody else. You got the engine oil deal done, and Lenny ye did it very well, my kids responded to you better then they do to me. So sit up and pay attention Lenny, people are watching!!!!! I got a bike maintenance/safety/touring thing going on for a multilingual/cultural group in Spain and in Ireland as well as a bike touring thing here in Europe and an online Mag being read in 52 contries. I challenge you to continue to do more tutorials on JUST the basics - tires, brake fluid levels, how to check the pads, I think it would be good for the community in general. I challenge you to make a tutorial on how to make sure a motorcycle is ready for a long distance tour - assuming it's already had an annual or a 10,000km /6000 mile service. No rocket science - just the basics every biker should know, age and experience is irrelevant. I've got 24 years riding bikes. from choppers to BMW GS's, from Norway to Gibraltar, from Galway to Kiev, and the only thing I have learned for sure is that I have more to learn. And every timeI do a motorcycle advanced training course I realise I have somehow forgotten some of the basic sh&t. All bikes are the same on this brother, lets not assume the bike is ready to ride! How should I check the bike is good to go - be it a ride to work, a ride into the mountains, or a full blown ride into bandit country... ?????? Will you and ReviZilla pick up this challenge??? ;) It does not matter what the bike is, Harley, VStrom, R1000R, the basics are still the basics.... From a business point of view, even if you think a tutorial on how to check a set brake pads might be a waste of time the fact is you got a popular channel, and if you only get through to 1 guy you might save a life and gain a customer... :) Just saying ... Your serve Lenny lol - bet ye wished you stayed in bed instead of pissing around with an oil filter on YT lol... denis.smyth@roadtrooper.com
***** Apologies, Lemmy it is, doh!, My eyesight is not what it used to be, especially after a few cold ones and I'm working off a tiny mini laptop right now as I'm on the road in southern Spain.. ;) I run a non-profit online mag dedicated to convincing riders to do more touring and get more from their bikes - www.RoadTrooper.com For the last few years we've been videoing, writing about all the best roads in Europe, Alps, Pyrenees etc and advising other rider on how to get plan a successful tour. From next year we'll "hopefully - visas pending" be doing Russia's Road of Bones then Iceland before endeavoring to find, write about and video the best roads in Canada and the US. Just use my YT ID to see our YT Channel and check out some amazing roads.. We've just completed a 10,000+km trip along the West Coast of Europe from the North of Ireland to Northern Portugal which will be up on the site over the winter. SatNav and Google Maps are available from the download page for those who want to ride our routes, and it's all free of charge 'cos that's the way we roll ;) Anyway, if you upload anymore tutorials, especially along the lines of preparing a bike for a trip, safety checks etc I'll be happy to post it on our site. Safe riding Lemmy..
im a 20 yearl old woman and I just brought my first bike a week ago. This video is helpful and I might want to enroll myself on techical course on being a mechanic. Is it worth to try?
In case you have any grease-work planned for the weekend...
Learn how to change oil on your machine as TeamZilla wrench Lemmy gets some much-needed oil into the ZLA Street Glide. Don't have a Harley? Don't worry! We'll cover general oil change procedure for a variety of bikes, and drop some insider tech-tips to help make the job easy-peasy. Let's get wrenchin'!
#OilChange #MotorcycleMaintenance
RevZilla hey lemmy what oil color should you see to know that it needs to be changed ? Because i bought a 2013 iron 883 and the guy said he did a check up 2 months ago with a harley dealership !
I have a 2012 Nightster. Could you do a video on changing the oil drain tube. Would love to have some extra information on it
Hey Lemmy. Is Maxima pro plus 10w40 is suitable and perfect for Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ?
I like this guy because A: His name is Lemmy AKA his parents were clearly Motorhead fans, and B: He makes drinking beer a step in changing your oil.
Well done sir.
Haha the exact reasons I like him
why his name tag says liam
That was a major dozen steps when changing my rocker box gaskets....It takes a while for those lifters to bleed down.
Only step 2 though... makes this vid a 9.99/10. Sorry
Hell to the yes on this comment ❤️
As a guy who just bought his first motorcycle about a week ago, this is a very helpful video.
***** a jeep for the time being, I live up a gigantic gravel driveway that's in horrible condition with a steep incline. Most riders Can't even get a bike up it.
***** XD forgot i didnt put that in my post, its 2012 Fz6R
Well got some sad news, i sold that FZ6R months ago to a dealership, some kid a few cities south bought it and was hit by a drunk driver shortly after, killing him and totaling the motorcycle. Not something i wanted to hear happening on my first motorcycle.
@@TvMaNightmareHD glad that wasnt you
as a guy who doesn't even own a bike, I simply found this insightful
Lemmy could teach me how to put gas into my bike and I'd still be interested
Really...lol..haha. He has to be the beast...i mean best..instructor alive!! lol fuckin love him!!
"Lemmy could teach me how to put gas into my bike and I'd still be interested" --- I already DO change my own oil but I wanted to watch more of Lemmy.
Great comment
No lie. Watching Lemmy gives me the confidence to work on my own bike!
You should really do a lot more of these. Don't know why you stopped. These are without a doubt the easiest, most informative and helpful how-to videos for beginners I have ever seen.
We have a big production schedule of product reviews, bike reviews, and how-to videos. We'll definitely be doing more how-to stuff in the future! -DrewZilla
dude literally the best tutorial ever. So nice. Explains everything so simply for complete noobs! which is how it needs to be! also explains WHY we have to do the certain things like rub a little bit of oil on the filter before putting it in. please make more complex videos like this, like how to install a full exhaust, how to put in integrated tail lights, and how to install a power commander (or something similar like biz), how to put new brake pads, how to clean a carburetor (not sure if "clean" is the right word).
+2cool0 We'll keep 'em coming! In the meantime, take a look at Lemmy's Carb Cleaning article as well as the rest of our Moto 101 articles. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/spring-carb-cleaning-101
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread-moto-101
Lemmy is probably the nicest guy on the planet. I'd love for him to be my bike mechanic. I'd take my CBR to him every day of the year if I had an issue. RevZilla is fucking great.
Lemmy makes a great point at 14:20; Fingers first don't just go right in with your tool...
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Done a ton of oil changes, and this guy is spot on. Well done Sir. You are the ChrisFix of motorcycles.
Great video! Obvious cool points are: his name is Lemmy, beer is included in all maintenance, and jobs have a beard difficulty rating. All that aside, he has a knack for instruction. Lemmy doesn't over repeat, so people who are mostly familiar with the topic can stay tracking, and he doesn't rush through, so the novice can actually process and retain the information. No skipping steps and it's not boring, that is a feat most instructors do not master- Well done!
*new rider post* I feel like every time I get on my motorcycle from now on, I'm going to say "Thank you Lemmy, for your guidance and knowledge" as an ode to your detailed and concise videos.
Lemmy, you an awesome teacher.
I've picked up so much from this and the other winterizing tutorial.
Let me buy you a round.
CHEERS!
I know this is a dated video but Lemmy is a fantastic teacher and keeps your attention.
Putting the old rag at the bottom of the collecting pan to keep splatter down is a great tip...thanks, man. Another well done instruction video I'd say.
Man I really love your How to videos, you not only thoroughly explain how to do it, you managed to even add helpful tips to make it even better like preventing damage.
Keep up the good work!
These videos are great and you're a fun character, Lemmy. Thanks for uploading this! I got myself a classic bike for a low price so I'm learning how to take care of it, this helps a lot! Only problem is that I need so many tools...
I warm up my bike a 20 minute ride, it helps drain the oil throughly and I also use Teflon tape on the threads of the drain plugs I do a 3 hole oil change. But I did use this video on my first oil change I bought the bike with 11K miles, the person I purchased the bike from couldn't tell me when the last oil change was (Not very good record keeping) for so my oil changes starter at 11k next 16K, 21K, my latest was 33K miles thank you Revzilla 😊
I will be purchasing my first street bike/Harley within the month and want to do a lot of maintenance myself. Thanks for sharing your expert knowledge in a way that I can understand and feel comfortable in tackling some of these things that will come up! I have also just subscribed to your channel to support you guys and continue to learn! Thanks again!!!
Awesome man!! My VTX 1800 has two drain plugs, make sure to check your owners manual like Lemmy suggest, you want to get all your old oil out!!
My local garage quoted £130, about $210, to change the oil! Nice guide I will give it a go in the near future.
Very comfortable to listen to and watch, thank you, Lemmy!
Your are awesome Lemmy! A great instructor. I bought a brand new bike 2 years ago and have performed all of my own maintenance.
I just discovered your tutorials and am confident that I have been doing things correctly and have also learnt a few tricks. Cheers! 🤘🤠🤘
I was looking for a good youtube channel on bike maintenance and came across your channel. Seems like there is no need for searching other channels. I appreciate the tips you provide in the videos. Big thanks from Nepal - A country with the highest peak in the World - Mt. Everest.
Love the tip on pre-filling the new oil filter with oil. Whenever i start my bike after an oil change it makes me cringe when you hear the cams running without lube for the first few seconds, causing damage. Thanks Lemmie because I really never thought I would learn anything.
"I put plenty of carcinogens into myself, I don't need any extra help" lmao
Little tip: you can always pre fill an external filter to a certain extend, as the filter absorbs te oil. You can even hold it upside down without any oil spilling out.
I really like the way you explain everything! I just came from the chain clean/lube video, and your attitude and personality earned a subscription from me. Keep up the good quality! 👍👍
Great video, Hey thanks!!!!
4 things I would like to add ....
1. Remove the key from the Ignition to a safe place for safety.
2. I like to warm up my engine just before dropping the oil.
3. For the initial start up after the oil change. Monitor the oil gauge/oil light for a indication of oil pressure.
4. After the oil change double check for any leaks as it's running.
My job is changing oil and working on stuff , still watched the video, and enjoyed it ! Because the more you know and all 😃Just got my first bike and looking forward to working on her 😊
i watched the whole thing and don't even have a Learner license let alone a bike. Still enjoyed it.
This was uploaded the night I performed my first oil change some time ago. It was very helpful!
Thanks for all the tips and hack you shared with us over these years your a blessing to us motorcyclist and mechanics thanks Lenny!
The beer as part of the tools you use was easily the best part of this video
I hope you guys now how much I appreciate your videos! Keep them coming, and Ill keep watching them.
Good call on captured filters. Good idea to find a parts picture of the correct assembly if you don't know who put it together last.
Hey Lemmy. Got a Crazy one for you. I have a 15 Street 750. And developed a N-Light problem. Took it to the HD dealer on Aug 20 17. The N Light was Flashing. 2 weeks later I get it back with a new N Switch. Got as far as the Delaware River, Lost the N light completely. Take it back to the dealer next day. Everything was fine until I got about halfway. Then lost the N Light again. Another week at the HD dealer in Langhorne. I get it back. They claim HD told them to change the Oil. Which I got charged almost $84 for. I have been using the Valvoline Syn 20/50 and K&N or Bosch oil filters since 500 miles. At 10k, Changed the Oil and Filter. The N Light problem started 400 miles later. The Dealer changed the oil, Not the filter with only roughly 500 miles on it. So far the N Light has been working.
This video was great; I just got my first bike yesterday and I'm a complete noob to all of this stuff.
What bike u get
Much good information here. One point not mentioned is warming the motor before draining the oil. The manuals for my Honda Shadow and Yamaha Roadliner both recommend this. I understand that it helps a thorough drain by stirring the sludge at the bottom of the case back into the oil.
Good job Lemmy! You have a gift of being a good teacher. You love motorcycles and it shows like diamonds in the sky. Keep it bro!
I don’t even own a motorcycle and I watched the whole video😂 but I will soon!!!
Same
Take the Motorcycle Safety Course!!!!!!!!!! and treat it as your 1st feather in your riding Experience It may/will save your life and remember Wear all of your safety gear all the time or at least till you have 20 to 30 thousand miles under your belt that way you can make a much better choice of To Wear or not To wear. :{D
Can't wait to see more of these kinds of videos! Lemmy was a perfect presenter
RevZilla you guys need to start doing a full maintenance series, chain/sprocket cleaning and replacement, Brakes, pads and disks. Everything, there is tons of maintenance that I would like to do on my own but as a new rider I just don't have the knowledge to do it yet.
TheTycarroll That's really great feedback! We're extremely happy with how this video turned out. You should see more down the road. -Hi-Viz Brian
Finally, a maintenance videos. Good job.
I am buying my first bike in a few weeks. I worked a bit on cars and it was always really fun to do my own and I'm honestly really excited to start working on bikes now
The Lemster - your best mechanic buddy. 🤙🏼💪🏼
Very informative, a good pace & length of time to cover a good range of key points for a maintenance novice like me. Nice work guys. Look forward to watching more.
This video we pretty dope, entertaining, informative and well edited. As a new biker I enjoyed it :) Good job!
Dude I loved it, I'm never change my own oil always took it to the dealership,so I said hey what do I have to lose and I started watching videos,I swear there's some dumb ass people out there because they're starting to talk to me about exhaust pipes paint jobs everything else extent of what I wanted to know which was how to change the oil,you cut to the chase took me step-by-step show me exactly what I wanted to see without the b******* and I even had a beer with you,love your video man keep doing what you're doing and anytime I have something I need to do you're going to be my go-to thanks for everything
Doing your oil change yourself won't only save you money but also time, once you've done it a few times it can be done in about 30 min.
Some of the dirtiest oil I've ever seen... I drain oil when it's still warm to hot. I also put a block of wood under a tire if it will help drain a little more oil out of the case. I also wait until all the oil is drained out. The last ounce or so can be pretty gritty. Excellent video btw.
I won't be doing this to my VT750 until the summer comes around, but it's cool to see such a DIY approach. Now it's just a case of figuring out how to get underneath my bike without the lift...
Thanx Lemmy for the super video on change of oil on motorcycles !!
And..... In a pinch, a disposable aluminum baking pan makes a really good oil drain pan. Cheap and easy to pour out of to dispose of the oil.
this guide was so well made. can't wait to change my own for the first time now.
One trick I learned from an old timer years ago is when you are installing a screw, start by going backwards and you will feel it click and square up to make sure your screw is facing the right direction.
Thank Lemmy for the tips. I feel more confortable doing my first oil change, know more about my bike and save some money in the process.
***** I looked into my manual and they say I need a specific tool to get the filter out. I own a Triumph Speed Triple 2011. I didn't had a chance to have a good look into this, but do you think it is necessary?
I love this guy. Speaks clearly.
First things first.. You're a wizard, Harry. Lol
Great stuff guys! Really like these instructional videos
This guy has teached me more about life than school
Thanks Lemmy! There was so much great detail in this video. I'll be using this as my guide when I change my oil today. Well done!
Nice. You guys should start doing more of these DIY videos.
Excellent presentation. So glad you didn't tell people to change their oil with engine warm.
Thanks Lemmy! New to the motorcycle world and learning a lot.
Loved this, loved the presentator. Keep the video's coming Lemmy!
***** Haha, that's the great thing about not doing it live ;)
But seriously though. I'm a novice motorcyclist and really keen on learning stuff that I can do by myself. These video's are greatly appreciated.
Love from the Netherlands!
a tip I was told when tightening something use a pushing motion horizontally, not vertical and don't pull. the farther away something is the harder it is to move so when you pull you're bringing the ratchet or wrench closer to you. when your pushing it's getting farther away less likely to over tighten it. and if you push vertically either up of down you're much more likely to use your body weight making it easy to over tighten.
I just discovered this channel and I love these videos. I don't even own a bike (yet)
Great! Here are some guides we wrote that you might like. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-choose-your-first-motorcycle
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-buy-your-first-motorcycle
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-ride-a-motorcycle-a-dont-crash-course
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/motorcycle-training-for-new-riders
Love these Lemmy tutorials
I have a 2011 softail Blackline . 96B engine. I have never owned this engine and still learning.
Maybe invest in a humble tool box. To do some basics.
this is my #1 go to videos thanks Revzilla!
You’re the best Lemmy... wish I had stopped by the shop when I was in Philly
Just finished my first oil change following you tutorial. As always fantastic video! Super clear explanation with all the nuances. Kudos to Revzilla and Lemmy in particular :)
Lemmy, what about safety wiring? You do not mention it, though the K&N filter you installed even has predrilled holes for it.
1.) Don't over tighten the oil plug. For reasons that aren't clear, the factory uses soft cast aluminum threads and no helicoil from the factory. Your oil plug won't fall out or rattle loose, just gently snug it down with the smallest wrench you have.
2.) Use teflon tape around the washer on the drain plug bolt, to create a 100% seal, on old drain bolts with an old washer. Do not apply teflon tape at the end of the bolt, only near the flange.
3.) They make a flexible oil drain sheet funnel, which is a sheet of soft metal that is rubber coated, and it bends into unusual shapes, to protect your fairing or exhaust from oil. Or you can use plastic bags or tinfoil to divert oil drip.
4.) Make sure you remove the old oil filter gasket. My friend accidentally left the old o-ring on the engine on his new bike, and had oil shoot out when driving, right on the back tire.
5.) Fill your new oil filter with oil and let it sit for 5 minutes, to soak up all the oil. Make sure it's completely full of oil, before installing. Installing a dry oil filter will have difficulty priming the oil pump, and can cause engine damage.
6.) Don't over tighten the new oil filter. Don't use a tool to tighten the oil filter, because it will get tighter over time, and will be incredibly difficult to remove. Oil filters do not rattle loose.
7.) Don't overfill the oil. Overfilling the oil can cause the oil to hit the crankshaft, and it will foam the oil, and it can destroy the engine. A slightly lower oil level can be safer than a way too high of oil level.
8.) Use carb cleaner and a rag to remove oil from the sidewalk.
9.) Use carb cleaner to clean the oil drain plug and oil pan, and oil residue on exhaust, before running the engine. Clean oil residue off of new filter.
10.) Inspect for spilled oil on the back tire or on the ground.
BSD is the best scale ever.
I love this dude; cool video!
***** That he does! A friend if mine (we are Subaru fanatics) runs a maintenance how-to site at northursalia.com. He uses a scale too....how many pints of blood you'll lose. :-D
Lemmy, I think the 84-108 in-lbs is for the derby cover. The drain plugs for the trans and engine are 14-20 ft - lbs, I believe. Still, I agree with not needing a torque wrench for the tightening.
Another excellent reference video for my library. Thanks RevZilla
I like the plastic bag trick. I've always just wedged a piece of cardboard under the filter when I remove it to keep excess used oil from dripping into hard-to-clean places, but the bag looks much more convenient. I like to drain the oil while the engine is warm (Not Hot!) because it pours out faster and more thoroughly, but you may not have wanted to demonstrate that for fear some beginner might burn their knuckles.
I've done more than my fair share of oil changes, but that's the first time I've seen the bag over the filter trick... I'll have to give that a shot next time.... I'm tired of dumping oil all over my exhaust when I pull the filter. Cheers
OK.... so where do I buy my ZLA beer? I notice it isn't listed on your web store. Does it come in a can or bottles only?
This is an absolutely fantastic video with a great character. Well done.
Great video I just bought my first Harley 2014 Dyna fat Bob Sand Camp is the color Beautiful Beast. So I've seen lots of oil change videos and almost always they change the primary oil and the transmission oil just wondered why you didn't do that and how important is it to do or not important to change the primary and transmission and if need to be changed how often Thanks love the videos very helpful.
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Good question, Roy Griego Jr! I'll let ***** take this one. -Hi-Viz Brian
Awesome guys, thank you very much for this! Walked me right through my very first oil change, Stoked!
hey lemmy im a long time revzilla fan.some how missed these vidz but there exellent
im on my fourth bike and looking forward to the fifth :) like to get my hands dirty but like the having things broken down and explained:) great job!
Looking forward to it! If you could keep them general and not bike specific I'd like that :)
Thanks buddy, it felt very interactive/intuitive.
Great video, very detailed and easy to follow. Thank you for this video 👍🏽
I love how a beer is essential to basic mechanic work!
not a rookie but I definitely benefited from the 3/4 turn after the filter snugs to the engine tip, woohoo, learning something new every day of life.
Great video. So, warm engine or cold? I've always done it warm....sometimes more than others lol.
hi, Thankyou Revzilla and Lemmy for a very toughtout, well narrated and presented how-to- video. i am wondering if you could kindly provide a list all the tools used in this entire how-to series.
Unfortunately, we don't have a list of all the tools we used. Additionally, unless you have the exact same bike, the tools you'll need are likely different. -DrewZilla
Yes interesting these things Lemmy. I don't know much about Harley, being in the UK. I have alway s warmed up engine oil before changing oil and filter it runs out better.
And never over tighten a filter canister like main agent did on my car. I tried all sort or wrenched from strap wrench to banging a screwdriver through the filter. The wrenches just spun and did nothing. Plastic bag is good idea. So is putting oil in filter body before assembly. Make sure you don't get crud on threads of new filter and drain plugs.
Kind regards
Kind regards
Most of the things I know about motorcycles are from you guys. :)
Lmao! The Zlager got me laughing. My 2016 Harley 883 is getting delivered right now!!!!!!
Thank you for the instruction, RevZilla!
Some people said that we need to warm up the bike first, to help oil easily to go down. Is it true?
+Haryudha Trengginas Yes, this can help. Your owner's manual usually specifies whether you should warm the bike first. -DrewZilla
Subbed from this. Even tho I already know hoe to change my oil , love the enthusiasm bro ✊🏽
I appreciate these video, very informative and have learnt a lot. Thank you!
Hey, new big fan of your channel. RevZilla has been a mentor to me. So, I have a question: is it better to change the oil while its hot? I mean, it will leak faster. But I'm not sure if when you fill it up with new oil, the volume won't be accurate. I mean, because of volume expansion due to the temperature. Just wondering if the temperature matters. Thank you very much
Temperature matters a bit when changing oil, but following your bike's instruction manual matters even more. If your manual recommends running the engine first, do that. If it recommends something else, then follow that. -DrewZilla
I'm not sure why im watching this. I know how to do an oil change and I don't own or work on bikes. But I'm glad I did.
Improper procedure on the oil checks. You're supposed to wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert before checking oil level to ensure a correct reading. That goes for any fluid with a dipstick on any vehicle.
I just traded my Street 750 for a Custom 1200. Harley manual tells me to put 4 Oz oil in filter. And let it soak in before installing. To check level on Side stand. Primary is going to be fun. AS mine has Mid Controls. And the Peg is in way of the cover.
Well I've done plenty of oil changes over the years but the plastic bag over the filter was new one so I guess you can teach and old dog a new trick.. Good one..
***** Ohh, I suspect you're not just a pretty face Lenny me ol' flower, and I'm sure I'd really enjoy meeting Mrs Lemmy :) I'm also flattered you know of Yates, I was born only a 10 minute walk for his grandmothers house. Strangely enough she was a complete pain in the arse, hated kids and hated motorcycles as did W.B. - he had a thing about old Ford cars.
Anyway - Long story short for anyone reading this, you can NEVER-EVER know everything, there is NEVER a stupid question - ONLY a stupid answer! This is why I'll watch channels like RevZilla - May The Force be with You.
I like the direction your going with this simple - but easily do-able and easily, eh - f&%$able stuff. An oil change should be, and is simple, but - without the basics it can too easily get messed up if ye forget - for example the washer as I did on an 'ol 1992 Kawasaki VN800A one time which led to a knackered engine :( Doh!!!!
You do not need to be a mechanic to do an oil change, but it's fantastic to get advice from an experienced mechanic on how to do it. More to the point it's seriously cool to see you're doing a public/biker service and not just selling stuff.
Lenny, you're the man, you're not a condescending-know-it-all twat like myself, you're the fun teacher i wish I had in school - so teach us more:) Before anyone thinks it, no, I got nothing to do with Revzilla, my business is on the other side of the Atlantic...
Every Biker should know the basics and this tutorial is light, friendly. fun and shows there is no mystery to it, but like you showed to an 'ol dog, there are a few tricks still to be learned - as I am sure I could show you how we do it in Ireland - For example we use distilled potato juice instead of oil, it saves on taxes and it makes a Friday night very special as ye can drink it too ;)
It's the beauty of the internet - or even better, simply personally connect with your mechanic - simply talking to people instead of treating them like servants and paying them to do sh*it you can easily do your're self is so much more rewarding, all 'ye got to do is pull your ass away from the TV. Anyway, good on ye for a top class tutorial.
For me there are a few GOLDEN RULES - Never - EVER save money on tires, brake pads/fluid or oil. If you look after your bike the only thing that sees you in the dirt is stupidity, be it your's or sombody else.
You got the engine oil deal done, and Lenny ye did it very well, my kids responded to you better then they do to me. So sit up and pay attention Lenny, people are watching!!!!!
I got a bike maintenance/safety/touring thing going on for a multilingual/cultural group in Spain and in Ireland as well as a bike touring thing here in Europe and an online Mag being read in 52 contries.
I challenge you to continue to do more tutorials on JUST the basics - tires, brake fluid levels, how to check the pads, I think it would be good for the community in general.
I challenge you to make a tutorial on how to make sure a motorcycle is ready for a long distance tour - assuming it's already had an annual or a 10,000km /6000 mile service. No rocket science - just the basics every biker should know, age and experience is irrelevant.
I've got 24 years riding bikes. from choppers to BMW GS's, from Norway to Gibraltar, from Galway to Kiev, and the only thing I have learned for sure is that I have more to learn. And every timeI do a motorcycle advanced training course I realise I have somehow forgotten some of the basic sh&t.
All bikes are the same on this brother, lets not assume the bike is ready to ride! How should I check the bike is good to go - be it a ride to work, a ride into the mountains, or a full blown ride into bandit country... ??????
Will you and ReviZilla pick up this challenge??? ;) It does not matter what the bike is, Harley, VStrom, R1000R, the basics are still the basics....
From a business point of view, even if you think a tutorial on how to check a set brake pads might be a waste of time the fact is you got a popular channel, and if you only get through to 1 guy you might save a life and gain a customer... :) Just saying ...
Your serve Lenny lol - bet ye wished you stayed in bed instead of pissing around with an oil filter on YT lol...
denis.smyth@roadtrooper.com
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Apologies, Lemmy it is, doh!, My eyesight is not what it used to be, especially after a few cold ones and I'm working off a tiny mini laptop right now as I'm on the road in southern Spain.. ;) I run a non-profit online mag dedicated to convincing riders to do more touring and get more from their bikes - www.RoadTrooper.com
For the last few years we've been videoing, writing about all the best roads in Europe, Alps, Pyrenees etc and advising other rider on how to get plan a successful tour. From next year we'll "hopefully - visas pending" be doing Russia's Road of Bones then Iceland before endeavoring to find, write about and video the best roads in Canada and the US.
Just use my YT ID to see our YT Channel and check out some amazing roads.. We've just completed a 10,000+km trip along the West Coast of Europe from the North of Ireland to Northern Portugal which will be up on the site over the winter. SatNav and Google Maps are available from the download page for those who want to ride our routes, and it's all free of charge 'cos that's the way we roll ;)
Anyway, if you upload anymore tutorials, especially along the lines of preparing a bike for a trip, safety checks etc I'll be happy to post it on our site. Safe riding Lemmy..
im a 20 yearl old woman and I just brought my first bike a week ago. This video is helpful and I might want to enroll myself on techical course on being a mechanic. Is it worth to try?
If you want to work on your own bike, then sure, it would be useful to gain some mechanical knowledge. -DrewZilla
Warming up the motorcycle before draining the oil makes the oil flow better too. Though then you're working on a hot motor.