2011 Kawasaki Concours 14: Engine Oil and Filter Change

Key Points:
1) Warm up the engine
2) Bike must be perpendicular to the ground - not on the side stand!
3) 10W-40 is recommended for MOST conditions - adjust accordingly
4) Hand tightening the oil filter does NOT reach the recommended torque
5) After filling, run the engine to cycle the oil through the system. After a few minutes, turn off the engine. Allow the oil to settle and check the level again - refill, if needed. If it's between the top and bottom lines on the sight glass, you're good to go!
Tools I used:
Ratchet (3/8" Drive)
65-67mm Oil Filter Socket (3/8" Drive)
17mm Socket (3/8" Drive)
Oil Pan
Funnel
Fluids & Filter:
Valvoline Full Synthetic SAE 10W-40 Motor Oil - about 4.4 L (4.7 US qt)
FRAM PH6017A Oil Filter
Torque Specs:
Oil Filter: 17 Nm (13 ft lbs) - hand tightening is NOT sufficient
Drain Bolt: 30 Nm (22 ft lbs)
Special Tools: (if you want to order/use them...)
Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249
**Disclaimer .aka Boring Legal Stuff**
The information provided in this video is for general informational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith, however I make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of this information. It is your responsibility to review and adhere to the official documentation provided by the manufacturer prior to performing any maintenance. I assume no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user.

[@elviscollector]

Two mechanics recently did lousy work on my 14 Concours..i am taking repairs in my own hands!!thanks for video

[@felicelgato59]

Thanks for being to the point and using the best angles for us. I really enjoy all your videos. I have a 2012 kawasaki concours abs black

[@wilt13jamie]

Holy crap. This is exactly what I have been wanting to do to my 2012 and I don't have a garage. You're video was frickin amazingly directed and editited. Wow, thank you so much! Love my Connie!!! Thanks so much!

[@smoke05s]

Only things I would do different. 1. Warm up the bike first. It stirs up all the sediment much better than doing it cold. Also it drops your viscosity and the higher velocity of the fluid also helps remove sediment better. If you do this, your sight glass will not be so yellow. Also your oil will look cleaner much longer in the sight glass. Warming it up also makes sure some oil is up at the cams when you start it with the new oil. SO that dry start will not be as destructive.. 2. I would prefill the oil filter with oil. usually if you fill it once to the brim all that oil will be absorbed into the filter. You can then fill it about half way and it wont spill when you try to install it. Prefilling the filter cuts that dry run time in half. That was a great touch putting a block under the front wheel to get the level correct. so I learned something too Great video.

[@matthewrylee8638]

You can get the oil filter plenty tight by hand. Wear some rubberized grippy gloves and reach through the opening in the fairing from the front to get a good handle on it. I was able to get it pretty tight that way.

[@dennisborg5243]

Outstanding video. Well done. The last step would be to start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. That will fill up the oil filter with oil and take the level down just a bit. Turn the motorcycle off and leave it parked for a few minutes .Then recheck the oil level after the motorcycle has set for a Few minutes add more oil if necessary. Great video

[@PATRYK99722]

Bardzo profesjonalny poradnik. Dziękuję za twoją pracę 💪

[@yakoudenki]

わかりやすい動画をUPしていただきありがとうございます

[@ShahinShalooie]

Thanks

[@allenlong7205]

I missed the air filter

[@brucerobbs2921]

Well done video.

[@chrispack3131]

Your oil looked very black! How many miles had it done? Thank you for the video, ride safe

[@muthannaelzobidi9291]

How many letters you put please

[@MohammadKhan-eg5dz]

You're awesome- Subbed

[@maddawgraider]

Hi is it necessary to level the front end? If so how tall is that block you made? Thanks

[@cruisecontrol808]

1-1/4" tall. I just used it to fit the drain pan under the bike

[@maddawgraider]

Ok, thank you!

[@Mikotka1]

4.4L max level

[@walidzaabi9451]

Gallon of oil

[@CanyonCarver70]

Great video.

[@Pasikunik]

thanks