Thanks! I bought an z 550 being lost in a barn for almost 30 years. Spent 100€. And drove it home. It is 37 years old, with 24.000km driven and i love it. Now i need to check and change everything and you really helped me, how to change oil and filter. Thank you and greetings from Germany!
Thank you sir this helped a lot. And for you older guys like me watching turn the subtitles on the sound is hard to hear, but a great help none the less.
I’m disappointed that you stopped making videos. The way you made them was well done. I hope you didn’t pass away. I see that far too often in my 50s lately...
Nope ... Still alive and kicking. Major health issues the past two years but once the weather gets nice I'm back at it. Waiting for my youngest son to bring back my camera LOL
That balance seems to always be in the way. Unscrew the filter cover completely and lots of jiggling and it will come out. If you can pull that bolt out a little it will allow the cover to clear...
I always have used Castro oil in all of my motorcycles usually 20/50 if it’s a warm weather area and a little thinner oil for a cold climate say Castro GTX 10/ 30 viscosity but Castro synthetic oil is made especially for higher
These old "Metric" bikes really like Rotella 15w40 Diesel oil. But really any oil for a Diesel truck works well and does not have the clutch killing Friction Modifiers.
I cross threaded the drain bolt on this exact same bike. I'm so upset with myself. Now I have to remove the pan and try to fix it. Plus I don't have a fancy lift like you do.
You need a camera helper to see something besides the bottom of the bike and show how you put the filter components on the bolt before inserting it back in the bike otherwise good job thanks and speaking of stripping out your drain plug the last owner ruined the drain plug on my new old bike and I’m having a hard time getting it out because it’s a 40 year old motorcycle a Kawasaki csr 1000 guess I’m going to have to cut a groove in the head of the drain plug to get it out and find a new one to replace it it’s so bad I can’t even get a pair of vice grips on it or even a small pipe wrench I’m worried now that he wasn’t changing the oil for a long long time and it hardly has any oil in the engine and it’s blacker than the ace of spades ♠️ but he said that it’s been sitting in the garage for five years since he bought it from his friend I hope I didn’t get a burned up bike that looks good lol we shall see. Thanks for showing us how to assemble the oil filter components and the tip of using a good socket instead of a wrench 🔧.
I work by myself. So unless you come over to do the camera work? You can use a siphon to remove the old oil. Not as good as draining it, but better than tearing up your motorcycle. I had to weld a nut on a Honda drain plug once. No fun but it did work.
Yes Diesel 15W40 is high detergent and has no friction modifiers and designed to be use with a wet clutch. Perfect for these old Japanese motorcycles. Side benefit is that the Rotella oil is only about $12 to $15 per gallon at local Wal-Mart.
I use Rotella or Castrol diesel oil, 15w 40, in all of my metric bikes. It's formulated to work with a wet clutch, as these bikes employ. It also meets JASO standards specified by the motorcycle manufacturer and it's usually less than $15 at Wal-mart for a 4 qt jug.
does the can go on the bottom of filter or top ?? different year kawi manuals show it one way and next one shows other way so I don't know which is correct. ZRX1200 same filter but shows can on top
@@johnsbikesandblues7174 03 ZRX and 82 gpz 550 services manuals has pictures with can on the bottom but both the owners manuals say it goes on the top ??
@@johnsbikesandblues7174 so many kawi's use the same filter and so many contradictions between service and owners manuals I suspect nobody knows for sure. My guess it probably doesnt make a difference which way.
@@marvingross8151 In that case I would insert the filter element in first followed by washer and then spring then the bottom cover/cup. Just my opinion.
You know maybe if you had the camera in a position where we could actually see you working on the filter and everything this would actually be a good tutorial. You basically talked half the video while absolutely nothing happened on screen. Waste of time. -shakes my head-
Thanks! I bought an z 550 being lost in a barn for almost 30 years. Spent 100€. And drove it home. It is 37 years old, with 24.000km driven and i love it. Now i need to check and change everything and you really helped me, how to change oil and filter. Thank you and greetings from Germany!
I own a 1983 KZ550 and love it. It is somewhat unique in that it does everything well. Power, handling, brakes. Just a great old bike!
Thank you sir this helped a lot. And for you older guys like me watching turn the subtitles on the sound is hard to hear, but a great help none the less.
I am sorry about the sound. I am new to posting videos and only have my GoPro for a camera.
I’m disappointed that you stopped making videos. The way you made them was well done. I hope you didn’t pass away. I see that far too often in my 50s lately...
Nope ... Still alive and kicking. Major health issues the past two years but once the weather gets nice I'm back at it. Waiting for my youngest son to bring back my camera LOL
Didn't realize about the synthetic oil ruining my bike. Thankfully I watched your video before I put it in! - lots of great info, thanks =)
Had one of these for 26 years. Always use 10/40 semi synthetic mc oil.
Great video wish more people were like you show what is important and we must be related? Losing the spring in contained area that only happens to me
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO....👍👍
Hey, much appreciated. This video helped me out.
I have the exact same year and model.
nice job sir. I have this exact bike too and love it.
thank you. I hope it helped you doing your own service.
Thanks, my friend has a "83 KZ750 and his balance tube is in the way when trying to remove oil filter
That balance seems to always be in the way. Unscrew the filter cover completely and lots of jiggling and it will come out. If you can pull that bolt out a little it will allow the cover to clear...
Thanks, I was afraid he would have to remove exhaust
Helped me out a lot! Thank you!
I always have used Castro oil in all of my motorcycles usually 20/50 if it’s a warm weather area and a little thinner oil for a cold climate say Castro GTX 10/ 30 viscosity but Castro synthetic oil is made especially for higher
These old "Metric" bikes really like Rotella 15w40 Diesel oil. But really any oil for a Diesel truck works well and does not have the clutch killing Friction Modifiers.
u rock thx i have kz900
Gracias, es de gran ayuda,
great job
Thank you for this video sir
You are welcome!
I cross threaded the drain bolt on this exact same bike. I'm so upset with myself. Now I have to remove the pan and try to fix it. Plus I don't have a fancy lift like you do.
go to the auto parts store and look for a drain plug rubber replacement bolt. I used one on my Hyundai rear end and it has lasted 10 year.
@@johnsbikesandblues7174 first, I have to figure out how to remove the bolt. It just spins and spins.
i have the same exact bike red pinstripes and everything
You need a camera helper to see something besides the bottom of the bike and show how you put the filter components on the bolt before inserting it back in the bike otherwise good job thanks and speaking of stripping out your drain plug the last owner ruined the drain plug on my new old bike and I’m having a hard time getting it out because it’s a 40 year old motorcycle a Kawasaki csr 1000 guess I’m going to have to cut a groove in the head of the drain plug to get it out and find a new one to replace it it’s so bad I can’t even get a pair of vice grips on it or even a small pipe wrench I’m worried now that he wasn’t changing the oil for a long long time and it hardly has any oil in the engine and it’s blacker than the ace of spades ♠️ but he said that it’s been sitting in the garage for five years since he bought it from his friend I hope I didn’t get a burned up bike that looks good lol we shall see. Thanks for showing us how to assemble the oil filter components and the tip of using a good socket instead of a wrench 🔧.
I work by myself. So unless you come over to do the camera work? You can use a siphon to remove the old oil. Not as good as draining it, but better than tearing up your motorcycle. I had to weld a nut on a Honda drain plug once. No fun but it did work.
that metal cup goes up, according to bike bandit
The owners manual text says tuna can on top as well but some different year kawi manuals have a picture of it on the bottom ???
Спасибо за видео! Имею KZ750 1988 г. Подскажите плюсы дизельного масла для этих моделей! Спасибо
What is the model of the oil filter you used?
I don't remember the exact part number. I bought the filter at the local Kawasaki dealer and he provided the part for the kz750.
Diesel oil?!
Yes Diesel 15W40 is high detergent and has no friction modifiers and designed to be use with a wet clutch. Perfect for these old Japanese motorcycles. Side benefit is that the Rotella oil is only about $12 to $15 per gallon at local Wal-Mart.
sir why diesel oil?
I use Rotella or Castrol diesel oil, 15w 40, in all of my metric bikes. It's formulated to work with a wet clutch, as these bikes employ. It also meets JASO standards specified by the motorcycle manufacturer and it's usually less than $15 at Wal-mart for a 4 qt jug.
does the can go on the bottom of filter or top ?? different year kawi manuals show it one way and next one shows other way so I don't know which is correct. ZRX1200 same filter but shows can on top
I would not guess. I would check the service manual for your make and model and follow the book.
@@johnsbikesandblues7174 03 ZRX and 82 gpz 550 services manuals has pictures with can on the bottom but both the owners manuals say it goes on the top ??
@@marvingross8151 In that case I would consult a KZ online forum and get their take.
@@johnsbikesandblues7174 so many kawi's use the same filter and so many contradictions between service and owners manuals I suspect nobody knows for sure. My guess it probably doesnt make a difference which way.
@@marvingross8151 In that case I would insert the filter element in first followed by washer and then spring then the bottom cover/cup. Just my opinion.
Never ever use semi or fully synthetic oil in 70’s bikes, it’ll ruin your starter clutch. Use mineral as specified in the manual, trust me!
You know maybe if you had the camera in a position where we could actually see you working on the filter and everything this would actually be a good tutorial. You basically talked half the video while absolutely nothing happened on screen. Waste of time. -shakes my head-