07 08 21 2007 Honda VTX 1300r Oil And Filter Change

07-08-21 Time to change the oil and filter on my 2007 Honda VTX 1300r. I am not a professional motorcycle mechanic so use this video at your own risk. I usually run my oil and filter about 3000 miles before I change them. Remember, oil is cheap, engines are expensive. Doing my own work is relaxing and rewarding for me, so when I have a rainy day it is a perfect day for maintenance. Do something nice for someone today.

[@LordDader]

Good video. Very nice camera angles under the bike. I find pre-lubing the filter gasket with fresh oil will prevent the filter from cooking onto the block. Just sayin.

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I will say the oil filter is kind of in a tight place on the vtx by that coolant overflow tank makes it hard to tighten and loosen, I got the k&n oil filter makes it a easier process although at least for me I can't fit a socket wrench but I can use a regular wrench just fine, I use full synthetic valvoline or mobile 1 👍

[@kangalakbash3364]

For my vtx i use motul 10w40 semi/synth.
Never probl. Ilt's very .... very good bike.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

Honda makes a pretty good motor.

[@davidlundy5007]

My daddy taught me if you have an oil filter that crushed then just drive a larger screw driver though it then use it to loosen it.

[@boutrosalkhouri4523]

Thank you very helpful. God bless.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

Your welcome, and may God bless you too.

[@timothyhohn3971]

Nice video. I must admit to not changing the drain plug washers regularly. It's a wonder that the filter didn't leak being put on so tight, crushing the rubber washer.

[@nuncaviisso]

Nice video, quick question. Where do you disposal the old oil left in the pan??

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

In my area you can take used oil to an automotive repair shop. Most places will take small quantities for free or a small fee. By looking on the internet, you should be able to find places locally that will recycle it.

[@stevenmarrone1526]

The book says 22ft lbs but that seems little high for me so I do mine at 16

[@vsrirangamable]

What did you torque the drain plugs to?

[@1968Underdog]

I have never ever in all the hundreds and hundreds of filters that I have changed ever. Did I not put a glaze of oil on the rubber gasket so it doesn't bind up when you're putting it on?

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

A lot of new filters come pre-lubed now.

[@manueldominguez7941]

Gracias. Lo hice!

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

👍

[@glenwoolsey4698]

Back in the day, we would replace oil filters with every other oil change. What do you think about doing that with a motorcycle?

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

I myself, change the oil filter with every oil change. I tend to over maintain my cars and motorcycles. I go by the saying oil is cheap, motors are expensive. I go 3000 miles between oil, and oil filter changes on my bike. It costs a little more, but I have never had a motor failure in 50 years of riding. It also is a perfect opportunity to look the bike over mechanically a little closer. I use a K&N oil filter and it is about the price of a meal at a fast-food restaurant. I do my own oil changes and it runs about $50.00 for oil and a filter.

[@glenwoolsey4698]

@@OnTheEdgeNow Great, thanks for a great explanation.

[@kevinhill7742]

Has anyone ever attempted to vent rear cylinder @top of valve cover on vtx

[@ronaldstewart4772]

Next video don’t show your license plate number

[@vankrebs110]

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