How do I change the oil?

[jonny.boyd]

Hiya all,

I know this has probably been covered before but I did a search and couldn't find anything.

I'm not particularly mechanically minded but I want to do an oil change to my SV (seeing if it'll smooth it out a tad). I'm wondering if anyone could help me with the procedure, call it dummies guide to an oil change on the SV

Incase it helps it's and SV650S (2000) Curvy.

Thankyou for any advise and tips!

definatley worth investing in a workshop manual for your bike. it'll tell you how to do all you basic maintenance like this, and more complicated repairs.

until then- warm up the engine (to reduce oil viscosity and make it drain easier)
-remove oil filler cap from clutch cover
-position something under the bike to catch the oil (at least 2.5 litre container)
-remove drain plug from sump. its a 14mm hex head screw towards the left hand side on the bottom of the engine. be careful not to burn yourself on the engine or the escaping oil.
-let the oil drain
-re fit sump plug
-support bike upright (i.e. off side stand) and re fill with fresh oil up to marker in sight glass
-replace filler cap

sorted.

[Biker Biggles]

And do the filter at the same time.False economy not to IMO.Easier with a filter wrench but you can improvise.Do it up as hard as you can with clean bare hands.

Originally Posted by mjc

definatley worth investing in a workshop manual for your bike. it'll tell you how to do all you basic maintenance like this, and more complicated repairs.

until then- warm up the engine (to reduce oil viscosity and make it drain easier)
-remove oil filler cap from clutch cover
-position something under the bike to catch the oil (at least 2.5 litre container)
-remove drain plug from sump. its a 14mm hex head screw towards the left hand side on the bottom of the engine. be careful not to burn yourself on the engine or the escaping oil.
-let the oil drain
-re fit sump plug
-support bike upright (i.e. off side stand) and re fill with fresh oil up to marker in sight glass
-replace filler cap

sorted.

Then run it for a minute switch off and check the level again, top up as nessesary, hth.

And wipe your exhaust clean of the old oil so it doesn't burn.

[jonny.boyd]

Great Advise!! Thankyou very much, that will be my weekend job! How much is an oil filter and are there different types? (which would you recommend?). What oil would you have said will protect the engine best and give best performance?

Get some engine flush poured into the engine first before you run the engine to warm it up. The flush removes all the crap from the engine, and lubes any hydraulic lifters..

Then dump the oil from the sump, replace the oil filter, replace sump plug, and refill engine with oil. Run engine to fill oil filter, and then topup engine oil to full mark.

20 minute job with a rear paddock stand mate. At the same time, remove the petrol tank and air filter cover. Remove the air filter and give it a good clean with a air blower, and a light coat of oil. Clean the inside of the air box too with wd40 and a clean rag, and refit the air filter, cover and tank.

A clogged air filter can lead to engines not breathing properly, and heavier than normal fuel consumption.
Any good 10/40 semi synthetic from bike shops will do. Hein Gericke sometimes do a deal on 10/40 semi and free oil filter for £20. I've never had a problem with the HG stuff

[Biker Biggles]

The standard curvy air filter is a disposable paper element thingy so whatever you do dont oil it.If its dirty replace it.Oil filter is about £6 from Halfords or Hein Gerrike and probably a bit more from Suzuki.Engine oil---Use 10 40 semi synthetic motorbike specific oil.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

The standard curvy air filter is a disposable paper element thingy so whatever you do dont oil it.If its dirty replace it.Oil filter is about £6 from Halfords or Hein Gerrike and probably a bit more from Suzuki.Engine oil---Use 10 40 semi synthetic motorbike specific oil.

Oops and sorry- forgot the curvy uses a paper filter.. It's been ages since I had a curvy 650.I use the lifetime reoilable type K&N air filters on my bikes.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by jimmy4237

Get some engine flush poured into the engine first before you run the engine to warm it up. The flush removes all the crap from the engine, and lubes any hydraulic lifters..

I wouldn't bother TBH.
Also SV is shim under bucket, and hydraulic lifters are lubed by oil


Reasoning behind that, I stripped a curvy engine that had done 50k miles. There was no sludge build up or other issue which would lead me to think oil flushing mixtures were anything more than a way to save weight from your wallet.