Oil Change

Yes, you have to look at it from the garage's pov. They don't want it to come undo and if anything, it's better from their perspective for it to be a pig to get off, you're more likely to go back to them to get it changed next time. I always check my sump plug and filter (as well as my garage floor) for leaks the first couple of times I take the bike out after an oil change, so as long as it doesn't actually fall out, it's no problem if it's a bit loose. That said, neither has ever leaked following an oil change...

[northwind]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

All the oil I've ever seen has been golden coloured, what sort do you use?

Castrol GTS semi is red, it's like bike blood Course, it's black when it comes back out.

[yorkie_chris]

Cool

May try some just for novelty value lol

Don't over complicate the oil filter removal.

On an SV, you can just use a very cheap set of sliplock pliers. Adjust to size, lightly grip and turn. I always turn the new one on by hand and put a blob of silicone seal on to stop it undoing itself (not that it's very likely to).

Oldie

Did an oil and filter change with Chris, and even I think I could manage one on my own.

well done melody

[JediGoat]

OMG! I'm feeling inspired.......I just might have to change my oil (and filter) soon. Have no idea if it needs doing, but as I said, I'm felling inspired.

I also seem to have the majority of the tools required:

- Washing up bowl
- Bottle of milk
- Hammer
- Screwdriver (some debate it seems on the best size)
- Crikey - I even have a funnel!

All I need now, is oil, a filter, and not to lose the moment of inspiration

Jo

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by melody

Did an oil and filter change with Chris, and even I think I could manage one on my own.

Muahahahah

Guess whos getting their hands dirty next time

Originally Posted by shop_addict

OMG! I'm feeling inspired.......I just might have to change my oil (and filter) soon. Have no idea if it needs doing, but as I said, I'm felling inspired.

I also seem to have the majority of the tools required:

- Washing up bowl
- Bottle of milk
- Hammer
- Screwdriver (some debate it seems on the best size)
- Crikey - I even have a funnel!

All I need now, is oil, a filter, and not to lose the moment of inspiration

Jo

I get my oil filters from this bloke on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Filtrex-Heavy-...QQcmdZViewItem

v.quick service. If you're doing it in Highgate give me a shout I'll help you guage your oil level when you refill.

Originally Posted by shop_addict

OMG! I'm feeling inspired.......I just might have to change my oil (and filter) soon. Have no idea if it needs doing, but as I said, I'm felling inspired.

I also seem to have the majority of the tools required:

- Washing up bowl
- Bottle of milk
- Hammer
- Screwdriver (some debate it seems on the best size)
- Crikey - I even have a funnel!

All I need now, is oil, a filter, and not to lose the moment of inspiration

Jo

change it every 2/3000 miles or if it looks black in the inspection window, all you need is a spanner for the drain plug and a container for the use oil filters should come off by hand if your not changing the filter take it off and run some new oil through it