How to Change Motorcycle Oil in Under 20 Minutes | The Shop Manual

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  • How to Change Motorcycle Oil in Under 20 Minutes | The Shop Manual
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    Regular oil changes are the single best way to keep your engine happy, and doing it yourself is easy. DIYing your oil and filter change is also a great way to save money as a motorcyclist. In this video, Ari will give you an overview of the process, with tips and tricks to make the job go smoothly.
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  • @RevZilla
    @RevZilla  Před 4 lety +14

    Want to follow along with an article while you change your motorcycle's oil? Head over to Common Tread to read "Oil change 101" and other Moto 101 articles: rvz.la/3j94ZMJ

    • @DontNickMe
      @DontNickMe Před 4 lety +2

      Any of you guys use fumoto valve plugs? I love em!

    • @James-dh1ji
      @James-dh1ji Před 4 lety +2

      @@DontNickMe Which original manufacturers trust these valve drain plugs enough to use them from the factory? Seems like it would be a great feature to advertise for them, 'easy servicing'!
      Until then, no thanks.

    • @DontNickMe
      @DontNickMe Před 4 lety +1

      @@James-dh1ji same reason they put horrible suspension and other parts. They're making bikes to make $$! Why do you think people have to replaced bikes so much?

    • @James-dh1ji
      @James-dh1ji Před 4 lety +2

      @@DontNickMe I doubt this part at Manufacturer's volume would be that much more expensive than a drain plug and washer, and they could advertise 'easy DIY services' to make extra sales. Nope, that's not it. They looked at the risk versus reward and decided that this is solving a problem that doesn't exist. Operating a drain plug and washer every 3-5 thousand miles is not hard or time consuming enough to warrant ANY extra risk. Billions (trillions?) of engines have worked just fine with a trusty old drain plug and washer. No thanks.

  • @dennismartin666
    @dennismartin666 Před 4 lety +257

    So glad RevZilla let Ari start this series! No nonsense, practical guidance, great advice. And that aluminium foil trick is a brilliant idea 😁🔧🏍️

  • @Steve-ec6ed
    @Steve-ec6ed Před 4 lety +142

    I change my own oil all the time I'm just here to support Revzilla and give them some extra views because I like them

  • @ignatiusluchengpoh4321
    @ignatiusluchengpoh4321 Před 4 lety +43

    Finally Ari is back with this series 😍.Although i already know and performed many times own motorcycle oil change.I just like to watch it

    • @rya3190
      @rya3190 Před 3 lety +1

      yeah, it's not too much different than a car, but it's still cool to get his advice

  • @Quatra05
    @Quatra05 Před 4 lety +20

    Just the aluminum foil trick was well worth the time watching this. Great tip 👍👍

  • @StefanKowalewski
    @StefanKowalewski Před 4 lety +9

    I wasn't going to watch this video because I've changed the oil in my bike so many times! So glad I did. The tip about using the foil is GOLD! Thank you!

  • @Leprikhan
    @Leprikhan Před 4 lety +7

    The first time I changed my oil on my Nighthawk 250 I overtightened the oil bolt so hard that it cracked the crankcase. On the plus side, I got to learn how to rebuild an entire engine, which in the long run was an experience I look back on fondly, but you can imagine how I felt at the time.
    Even if you do use a torque wrench- make sure you know how it works, make sure you know what it tightens to, and make sure you know whether that value is foot*lbs or N*m!!

  • @leewatkeys9065
    @leewatkeys9065 Před 4 lety +7

    No excuse to miss an oil change when it’s this straight forward and liked the foil over the exhaust idea. 👍🏻

  • @imjayanthkumar
    @imjayanthkumar Před 4 lety +2

    I love his garage. Everything is so neatly organized.

  • @riveraluciano
    @riveraluciano Před 4 lety +7

    Glad to see your wound healed well!

  • @tscomponents33
    @tscomponents33 Před 4 lety +3

    Easily the best videos from this channel. Good to see you back Ari!

  • @bennetteharding1123
    @bennetteharding1123 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video Ari! Looking forward to doing my first oil change on my new SV650! Thanks for demystifying the process! Picked up that torque wrench at harbor freight yesterday!

  • @GasBunny
    @GasBunny Před 4 lety

    thank god Ari. You're back at it i hope. was looking for your most current vids all over the place!

  • @danmasterson4128
    @danmasterson4128 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Love the DYI vids on The Shop Manual. Please keep them coming. And it's great to see you and Zack on Revzilla!

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety

      Every other Saturday ;)

  • @HarryFunmaker
    @HarryFunmaker Před 4 lety

    Ari and RevZilla, two of my favorites together. This is awesome.

  • @s8torre
    @s8torre Před 4 lety

    Great video and thank you for the tip.
    Now I have the courage yo do it myself.
    Thank you

  • @shogrran
    @shogrran Před 2 lety +1

    It's a personal thing for me, but changing oil and pretty much any maintenance I do on my bike is therapeutic. I take my sweet time.

  • @ajojoseph6052
    @ajojoseph6052 Před 4 lety +5

    That aluminum foil hack is brilliant idea. I use an old rag.

  • @AmerSheikh
    @AmerSheikh Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video explained in simple way! Love it!

  • @stigigonzalez5355
    @stigigonzalez5355 Před 4 lety

    Thanks! Straight to the point =) I'm gonna do my first oil change on my MT-07

  • @virud16
    @virud16 Před 4 lety +1

    Great to see Ari back 👌👌👌👍👍👍

  • @dragoclarke9497
    @dragoclarke9497 Před 4 lety

    Another great and practical video, thanks Ari.

  • @Alkizz22
    @Alkizz22 Před 4 lety +3

    Just a pure good feeling to see Ari back!! So great!
    No bullshit, no nonsense, detailed, clear instructions and good advice for normal folks, not buy this buy that!

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety

      Thank you 🤙🏼

  • @joshmxvi
    @joshmxvi Před 4 lety +1

    These videos are really useful. Good series

  • @Injamben
    @Injamben Před 4 lety +6

    Im really excited for this series. Sure, most of it I have already half assed myself, but Ari is very knowledgeable and there is always something to learn.

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +3

      Right on Ben, glad you find something useful in the vids. We always aim to include a few tips and tricks that we've picked up over the years.

  • @WojciechKalka
    @WojciechKalka Před 4 lety +1

    Really nice that you are back :)

  • @yarilich544
    @yarilich544 Před rokem

    That is a great one. I'd like the similar manual on coolant change. Gonna look for it now.

  • @philly.d6489
    @philly.d6489 Před 3 lety

    I like how he explains things he's very very technical and easy to understand great job 👍

  • @lordraydin1324
    @lordraydin1324 Před 4 lety

    Soooo glad you are back man

  • @_Makanko_
    @_Makanko_ Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent how-to video.
    Cheers

  • @juangonzalez2631
    @juangonzalez2631 Před 4 lety

    This is a great series of videos - thx!

  • @mikeMcoa
    @mikeMcoa Před 4 lety

    Glad your back Ari

  • @dannwing4224
    @dannwing4224 Před rokem

    Love ur video. U explained & demonstrated very clearly in a fun & relaxing way. Thank u so much.

  • @edv5918
    @edv5918 Před 4 lety +1

    This video couldnt have been posted at a better time. I'm about to do my oil change and I also have the exact same motorcycle. Thanks!

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety

      Ha, perfect. Good luck.

  • @GarethNicholson
    @GarethNicholson Před 4 lety +1

    Love these videos.

  • @matheusfraga2749
    @matheusfraga2749 Před 4 lety

    Nice vídeo!!! Helps a lot!
    Thanks!!!

  • @shishkatian
    @shishkatian Před 4 lety +3

    Well great.... As always you have good tricks... Aluminum foil... Thums up...

  • @armanmahbub2196
    @armanmahbub2196 Před 4 lety +1

    AMAZING video RevZilla!!
    Plz do more instructional vidoes plz

  • @tanvirrrrrrrrrr
    @tanvirrrrrrrrrr Před 4 lety

    you are good at it man

  • @vicsmith7006
    @vicsmith7006 Před 4 lety

    Love this new series

  • @nelzintut
    @nelzintut Před 4 lety +1

    Love the subtle ending

  • @fazerjohn
    @fazerjohn Před 4 lety

    Great to see you again!

  • @malvinacarabas5768
    @malvinacarabas5768 Před 4 lety

    Perfect presentation !

  • @carldeng7036
    @carldeng7036 Před 4 lety

    THANK YOU ARI. THANK YOU REVZILLA!

  • @ehsan83
    @ehsan83 Před 4 lety

    excellent video thank you Ari

  • @wockodiddlo
    @wockodiddlo Před 4 lety

    thanks for tackling the oil disposal Q as part of this Ari!

  • @williamtrudel9364
    @williamtrudel9364 Před 2 lety

    That foil trick is brilliant thank you

  • @danylfernandes6741
    @danylfernandes6741 Před 4 lety

    Holy Shit!!!!!! Ari!!!!!!! I instantly subbed to RevZilla. Thank you so much RevZilla

  • @arifulislammasum6933
    @arifulislammasum6933 Před 4 lety

    I am so happy that ari is back

  • @IIFaDedII
    @IIFaDedII Před rokem

    5:55 Thats the best advice that almsot nobody else talks about! Most people just measure oil by manual and ending up overfilling their engines not knowing that engine holds some old oil even if you drain it completly. I usualy add new oil so it overfills sight glass little bit and after warming up new oil and letting it cool down its always reads way below middle so i add a bit oil and it sits above middle and below max level.

  • @plamendimitrov2224
    @plamendimitrov2224 Před 4 lety

    Awesome guide !

  • @DavidfinaMassey
    @DavidfinaMassey Před 4 lety

    I don't need to watch this but I will because it's just so refreshing to have a series like this be done by someone this trusted in the motorcycle media world.

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +1

      Right on David, means a lot!

  • @p.radith7518
    @p.radith7518 Před 4 lety +1

    Good to see a video from u again after a long gap
    How's your jaw now

  • @Heyalth
    @Heyalth Před 3 lety

    thank you for not telling people to replace that washer for no reason at all.... too many people overthink stuff like that

  • @ZinoAmare
    @ZinoAmare Před rokem

    Thank you, this is very insightful, don't have a license yet so I do my research here :D

  • @themdivision8079
    @themdivision8079 Před 4 lety

    Ari u are the best, missed you

  • @ranagxo
    @ranagxo Před 4 lety

    Ari is the best!!!

  • @andrewweaver6961
    @andrewweaver6961 Před 4 lety +4

    Can't thank you guys enough for making these videos! I just got my first bike a few months ago and your videos have been really helpful. Looking forward to more!

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +2

      Right on, glad to hear in Andrew.

    • @jim6635
      @jim6635 Před 9 měsíci

      Same here. 2023 klr 650😂

    • @jim6635
      @jim6635 Před 9 měsíci

      Oh and I didn't know these videos existed! Made my day!Thanks so much

  • @akshatrockport
    @akshatrockport Před 4 lety

    I love this guy!! Ever since MC!

  • @motordemic
    @motordemic Před 4 lety +2

    Thank goodness you exist!👋🥳

  • @mishimposble
    @mishimposble Před 4 lety +1

    Ari is the man!

  • @user-hs2hd7wp9g
    @user-hs2hd7wp9g Před 3 lety

    Also, filling your oil filer (even if it's horizontally mounted like here) is a good idea, it reduces the time your engine runs without oil. That adds up considering you should change your oil pretty often.

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Před 4 lety

    Such a great host, Revzilla chose well.

  • @michaelvandinther
    @michaelvandinther Před 4 lety

    Awesome!

  • @emilesp01
    @emilesp01 Před 4 lety

    Cool Ari is making this series with Revzilla.

  • @giodc8599
    @giodc8599 Před 4 lety

    May i add something to this great instructional. If you work on your bike especially when you are not using it as a daily, you might want to put some tape over ignition and killswitch. This way you will know that you are not to turn the bike on until you are done. Say that something goes wrong, you get the wrong oil, wrong filter, whatever, and you leave the bike with no oil just sitting there. It's a good idea to have tape on the main starting components to avoid turning it on when dry. Very useful on track bikes. Same goes for major repairs where you leave the job for another day.

  • @mrtaco5374
    @mrtaco5374 Před 4 lety

    Love it ❤️

  • @norme5795959
    @norme5795959 Před 4 lety

    Excellent! Did not miss a single thing for the wet sump majority. Dry sumpers: there is also an oil tank.

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety

      Yup. Always gotta check your manual! This is just an overview.

  • @Kemrer
    @Kemrer Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @saltysealion
    @saltysealion Před 4 lety

    LOL, its a basic skill but you still manage to make me laugh. Ace work again Ari, keep em coming

  • @smartbikers4550
    @smartbikers4550 Před 4 lety

    Good To Be Back..... Ari...

  • @umloiro3219
    @umloiro3219 Před 2 lety

    Really nice advices than!ks!

  • @maheshy1
    @maheshy1 Před 4 lety

    Oil change was my first diy. It's so easy and so satisfying. Once a professional messed up and put wrong oil and it felt so sluggish that I ended up doing myself. What a waste of money and time. In India, they charge $3 for a change plus oil and filters for a mass market bike and about $20-50 for a big, low volume, performance bike.
    I'm yet to try it out on my car.

  • @seancarroll8326
    @seancarroll8326 Před 4 lety

    Awesome! You guys got Ari Henning too!

  • @lexacost
    @lexacost Před 4 lety

    Cant wait for more advance maintenance videos👌🏻🤛🏻

  • @4bn0rm4l
    @4bn0rm4l Před 4 lety

    i dont know if Ary in revzilla now... we miss you bro... welcome back

  • @paule5812
    @paule5812 Před 4 lety +3

    Always refer to your owners manual for oil change info👌🏼

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +1

      Yup! These vids are an overview of the process, but the specifics for your bike can only be found in the manual.

  • @breakwood8531
    @breakwood8531 Před 4 lety +1

    What i like to do when draining the oil is put new oil through where you fill and it helps drain more old oil out with the residue and wait till you see the new oil drain out then you know you got most of the old stuff out. Not necessary at all just something my old man thought me.
    Btw i love this series, always learn new stuff and the way you teach it is awesome. Thanks

    • @James-dh1ji
      @James-dh1ji Před 4 lety +4

      Just change your oil more often with that very same oil you're wasting. It's better for your bike and the Earth. You can't get all the old oil out of the engine, around 15 - 30% of it remains in the heads and other areas of the engine after you drain the oil pan. Your old man taught you wrong and your trick is an illusion.

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +1

      @@James-dh1ji Yup. If you look at the manual it'll list oil volumes for "oil and filter change" as well as "full rebuild" and the difference can be drastic. Flushing the engine with fresh oil is a waste.

  • @haris525
    @haris525 Před 4 lety +19

    Come on Ari - you know it never takes 20 minutes. Please add 60 additional minutes for unforeseen issues that always arise when I change oil lol.

    • @kevinjones1942
      @kevinjones1942 Před 4 lety +7

      What kind of bike do you ride?? My oil change on my R3 takes 15 minutes.

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +9

      As a matter of fact, we timed an oil-changed on the Street Triple start-to-finish and it was 14 minutes including startup and leak check, so it can definitely be done. Lots of bikes will likely take longer, but 20 minutes seems like a reasonable target for most bikes. None of mine take longer than that.

    • @haris525
      @haris525 Před 4 lety

      Ari Henning haha yes I am just a noob 😂. I have a s1000rr, and cb1000r

    • @scottnathanphoto
      @scottnathanphoto Před rokem

      @@kevinjones1942 My Duc takes more than 25 just to stop dripping.

  • @GeeTeeGarage
    @GeeTeeGarage Před 3 lety

    Yay. It's different if Ari is the one who's speaking. Doesn't matter if what channel. 😁

  • @Soshi12005
    @Soshi12005 Před 4 lety +1

    Would be cool to see more beginner style maintenance videos like this because not all of us are competent with tools

    • @Shaded
      @Shaded Před 4 lety

      That's what this series is about plus it just started 😉

  • @Mr_Ashley
    @Mr_Ashley Před 4 lety

    Funny this should pop up now as was about to go to the shed todo an oil change on the bike

  • @cfvgd
    @cfvgd Před 4 lety

    A big plus with doing things like this yourself is that the bike runs better and is definetly a bit faster after! (not placebo at all)

  • @Laura-qk5yo
    @Laura-qk5yo Před 4 lety

    A video with no dislikes, nice

  • @hellslayer9638
    @hellslayer9638 Před 4 lety

    yay !!! ari hanning is back!!!! dude where were you ?

  • @lasseh1576
    @lasseh1576 Před 4 lety

    Soooo, what’s that luggage rack you’re sporting there? Thanks for the great videos. 👌

  • @bhushanpatil6008
    @bhushanpatil6008 Před 4 lety

    thank u sir

  • @knowledge1kriminal
    @knowledge1kriminal Před 4 lety +2

    Let's see a video on coolant and brake fluid changes

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety +2

      Sure thing, that's coming up!

    • @knowledge1kriminal
      @knowledge1kriminal Před 4 lety

      @@AriH211 yeah bikes been sitting 2014 only 4,500 miles original fluids except oil has been changed thought maybe I should flush and fill with fresh fluids putting back on the road.

  • @glenjamin2703
    @glenjamin2703 Před 3 lety +1

    I use a magnetic telescopic pick up tool to loosen the last few threads on the drain bolt to keep my hands clean.

  • @TheSmartSneakerhead
    @TheSmartSneakerhead Před 4 lety +1

    You guys need to make a shop manual playlist

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 Před 4 lety

      Yup, that's a good idea.

  • @jhantushankar
    @jhantushankar Před 3 lety

    do a video on spark plugs, how often they should be cleaned and when to change them??

  • @bizeheryermemleket466
    @bizeheryermemleket466 Před 3 lety

    It is easy like changing diper . Get the dirt out install the new one very easy :)

  • @AlaaDK
    @AlaaDK Před 4 lety +1

    Me watching Ari teaching me how to change oil even though I did it countless times just because I missed him

  • @boscomendes9593
    @boscomendes9593 Před 4 lety

    I love the host always

  • @RuledByMars
    @RuledByMars Před 4 lety

    Nice vid. I save $140+ every time I change the oil on my BMW f700GS myself. It's easy.

  • @sharpshooter012345
    @sharpshooter012345 Před 4 lety

    Had a good chuckle 2:00

  • @drkanishksalunkhe8297
    @drkanishksalunkhe8297 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video Ari
    I've been changing the oil on my bikes - ever since the shop technician used impact tools to put the drain bolt back on and stripped.
    I don't have a torque wrench so do you have an eyeball estimate for on standard Japanese bike drain bolts? (CB1000R in question)
    I mean half a turn/3 quarters of a turn likewise you did with the oil filter.
    Thanks

  • @beningarfield6545
    @beningarfield6545 Před 3 lety

    I had to laugh so hard when you mentioned the rc390. True!

  • @johnnzetrockk9404
    @johnnzetrockk9404 Před 4 lety

    How i missed Ari giving us motorcycle tips

  • @PiercedRivetHead
    @PiercedRivetHead Před 3 lety

    What are your thoughts on permanent oil filters, like the K&P Engineering filters?
    And how viable is it to use steel thread inserts to repair damaged threads on an oil pan? (Caveat: I'm pretty sure you'd have to remove the oil pan first, since you need to break the tail off Helicoils.)