Oil change! What tools needed?

[08450ER]

Hey, I need to change my oil, what tools needed and where is the oil filter located and the drain plug? I'm planning on taking it in but I don't feel like driving 2 hours to the dealer for an oil change

[bobbys9350]

long 17 socket for the drain plug located right above the skid plate, theres a hole cut out for it.

8mm socket for the two oil filter cover bolts.

thats it

[pro-rider46]

17? mines a 12, but its a 05.

but youll only need some sockets, and a bucket, and funnel(optional).

[bobbys9350]

06 and up are 17's. The clutch oil drain bolt is a 12 on the 06 and ups tho

[pro-rider46]

oh, i guess you learn something new everyday.

[stumpleg]

I always take the skidplate off as well. That way you really dont get that much of a mess if the oil goes everywhere. Also allows me to kind of clean the bottom of the motor off where there may be a nice dirt film still.

[KILLAQuad]

Are you just doing the engine oil or do you plan to do the Clutch side as well ... ????


Need a 12mm with long extension for the plug bolt and a 10mm for the check hole .... for the clutch oil that is ...

[08450ER]

Ok. Well I got oil at my Local Motorcycle dealer, and I bought

Pro Honda GN4 Genuine 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil Sae 10w-40sj?

Thats what the people there said I needed? In my owners manual it says 10w-30. Is the 10w-40 ok????

Also the oil filter they gave me is Pt#15412-MEN-671
Is that correct???

I bought 2 qt's. I saw that in the owners manual it says only like .76 qt's? Thats not very much!!

Also how frequently do I need to change my transmission oil? Is it the same exact oil as the engine side? Is this oil I got good/the best???? Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!

[08450ER]

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[venom450r]

What type of oil to use is just user preferance. I like to use honda hp4m.
It doesn't take much engine oil because the cases keep the engine/trans seperated.
You can uses engine oil in the trans side as long as it doesn't have a moly additive (hp4m). The additive makes the clutch slip like crazy. I use honda hp trans oil, but again, thats just user preferance.
If you're going to be turning wrenches on your bike it might be a good idea to pick up a shop manual...