Motorcycle Tutorial: Emptying Your Motorcycle

Engine oil is essential for your motorcycle to function properly. At the same time, it reduces friction between engine parts, cools and cleans the engine, and protects parts from corrosion. Oil exposed to dust and various particles makes it black and degrades its performance. Therefore, it is necessary to change it regularly to ensure the longevity of the engine.

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Preparing the motorcycle

Before empty your motorcycleThe engine must be hot for the oil to flow, to aid its flow, and to remove particles that settle on the bottom of the crankcase. First of all, place the motorcycle on a stand and install a relatively large drain pan to accommodate allmachine oil... For extra precaution, you can place an eco-friendly mat or cardboard under the motorcycle to avoid oil stains on the ground.

Step 1: Unscrew the crankcase cover.

First of all, unscrew the crankcase cover to draw in air and make it easier for the oil to drain afterwards.

Step 2. Unscrew the drain nut.

Note: Gloves are recommended during this step. Unlock and loosen the drain nut with a suitable wrench while holding it to avoid large splashes of oil. Be careful not to burn yourself as the oil is very hot. Then let the oil drain into the tank.

Step 3: remove the old oil filter

Place a drip tray under the oil filter, then unscrew it with a filter wrench. In this case, we have a metal filter / cartridge, but there are also paper filters built into the crankcases.

Step 4. Assemble the new oil filter.

When the oil is drained, install a new filter, paying attention to the direction of assembly. Modern filters do not require oil pre-lubrication. If the filter is cartridge, tighten by hand without a wrench. It may have numbers on it to locate the bearings, otherwise tighten within the reach of the seal, then tighten one turn.

Step 5: Replace the drain plug

Replace the drain plug with a new gasket. Tighten to torque (35mN) and try not to overtighten, but just enough so that it does not twist off on its own.

Step 6: add new oil

When replacing the drain plug and the motorcycle on the right, add new oil between the minimum and maximum levels using a funnel with filter, preferably then close the filler plug. Remember to collect your old oil in used cans that you bring to a recycling center or garage.

Step 7: start the engine

Last step: start the engine and let it run for a minute. The oil pressure indicator should go out and the engine can be stopped.

The motorcycle is always in an upright position, add oil, approaching the maximum mark.

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