again good video.But would be nice to follow manufacturer guidance on tightening bolts with right amount of torque. Quick look in service manual - 24Nm. Most people put them too tight.
Your latest video demonstrates why your channel is so popular. A varied mix of bike reviews, kit reviews and diy maintenance makes it all very watchable. There is only so much filtering you can watch before your eyelids get heavy!😉. Completely agree on the BMW service. Just had the dealer do bike check and engine and shaft oil change on my GS -£120 so worth every penny.
Good video. Just changed the oil in my CRF last weekend. Only difference was I removed the skid-plate to keep the oil from going everywhere. (Only helped a little...)
Yes I wondered whether I should do that, as it happened it wasn't a big issue with only minimal oil spillage....what sort of annual mileage are you doing on yours?
I purchased a cheap plate with an improperly aligned hole so, removal will be part of my ritual. I do around 2500 miles with 80% of that off-road. Not bad for a fun toy.
Another cracking video, one tip I have learned from working on land rovers and industrial gearboxes is to check you can undo the filler before removing the oil. Not so much of an issue on new bikes but worth considering. Something satisfying about doing work yourself isn't there. I have recently done the valve clearances on my cbr600 and although awkward was nice to work through logically and decrease the ever increasing cost of vehicle ownership. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing this. I just purchased a 2017 Honda CRF 250 L and it has about 500 miles on it so I’m getting ready to change the oil. This is my first motorbike and I’m happy to see you enjoy yours so much. I love airplanes too so I’ve subscribed to your channel. I enjoyed the recording of September’s TMG live show with Noraly of “Itchy Boots” fame.
Although I have done many oil changes, I have yet to do one on my crf. As I was planning on doing one tomorrow this couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for your well timed video!
Great job very well done I noticed you started the bike in the garage the fumes must have been terrible, and by doing it yourself does invalidate your warranty many thanks tony
I was worried about changing the brake fluid on my Street Triple too, just because it's such a vital component of the bike, I didn't want to mess it up. It was actually amazingly simple! There's loads of videos on YT on how to do it - the most important thing I'd say you need to do is, make sure you don't let the fluid in the reservoir drop so low that you drag air in to the system - pump it out a few times then top the fluid up, and repeat 'til you're getting clean fluid through!
.....and don't forget to protect the area around the reservoir with lots of rags etc as if you spill any of that stuff onto your bike it can make a nasty mess!
Hi fella,just some food for thought,you mentioned your bike had stood before dumping the old oil so there was no need to start it and warm it up before draining it. This is done for the reason of getting any heavy bits of debris which have not been caught in the filter suspended in the oil so they also come out with the old oil. Doing it on a cold engine like you have done allows these particles of debris to settle and they don't come out with the old oil. I can't imagine it's going to have a huge affect as your filter catches the worst. Also you noticed when removing the filter cover it made a mess,I have found that using a piece of tin,normally cut from the likes of the base of a tin you cook turkeys in a Xmas shaped into a U shape like a piece of guttering. This can be placed under the filter cover to catch the oil which will run down the U shaped foil into your waste oil pan. Some times it's impossible to make something like this fit due to the design of the engine but it's worth trying,also shove some paper towels below the filter cover to help soak up any oil which does escape. I know you keep your bikes clean and there is nothing worse than getting your ride all covered in old oil but these steps could help you lots.
Thanks Philip - yes you may be right on the cold v hot oil thing, I know that one does split opinion. Having only done 600 miles since the last change I'm too worried though. Good advice on the minimising mess front - you couldn't see it on the video but I had laid out plenty of rags and stuff under the bike as I was expecting a mess, but next time maybe a tin "funnel" is the way to go (although to be fair not much oil came out from the cover)....thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
Good advice Philip, especially about the tin funnel! I like that! :) And as for your video on the oil change, Mr Flyer, once again, 1st class in every sense, Sir! (content, editing, humour "Most humane" lol) As you're a perfectionist in all that you do, which is reflected in the neatness and organisation of your garage, can I please suggest another addition to your regime? As Mrs Flyer so kindly loaned you her mixing bowl, if she could see her way to also loan you her plastic measuring jug, you'll then be able to measure out the exact quantity of oil, so eliminating any guess work? It's only a suggestion, so please don't take it as a criticism, as that's not my intention. ;)
Thank you Ian, no criticism taken, part of the reason why I put this type of video up is because people always come back with great observations on either what you're doing wrong or how you can make life easier, so thanks for that....all the best - TMF
Thank you for that Sir! ;) My philosophy is to always reward and guide, as opposed to criticize and laugh, like so many people do on RUclips. At the end of the day, we all have to learn EVERYTHING in life, no matter the subject matter, so let's just all help one another instead of tear down and ridicule. You are certainly the Class Leader in Motorcycle reviews/topics etc, and I'm 100% certain you'd do the same sterling job if you were talking about cars or planes! Excellent editing skills also my friend, so all in all, it's a pleasure to be your subscriber! :) Have a great sunny Sunday here in the UK, and keep safe out there! ;)
Philip Roberts I disagree all the sludge will drain to the bottom of the sump after you turn your bike off so draining it cold is better., it just takes longer because the oil is thicker. I personally don't warm my bike before oil change,but both ways are personal choice
two things I would add is if you do warm the bike up, make sure to be really careful as if you get it on your hand you can cause some serious burning, and if you unscrew the oil top up cap then I have found it flows out faster too.
Thank you looking forward to it. by the way have you considered having a separate channel for your flying videos because you do a great job explaining things very simply am sure there people who are waiting for such a channel.
Hi pal love the channel, ive put my crf250l in a river. All water drained out and no major damage can you recommend the best best oil for it as I've treat it badly thanks
Greetings from Canada! I go to appliance stores and ask for the cardboard boxes that new fridges come in. Cutting down along the corners you four long cardboard pads. You can roll you bike onto one of the pads to avoid oil or coolant drips getting onto garage, or driveway floors and concrete. Cutting only one set of opposite corners gets you two double wide pads to slice under a car or truck.
Hi MF... kitchen foil is an amazing medium to allow oil to drain from your filter to the desired collecting receptacle.... it shapes to any contour and allows the oil to work its way to where you choose without collecting on places like exhaust pipes etc that get hot and inevitably end up burning and smoking the waste oil that has leaked on to such surfaces. It also limits the amount of clean up at the end of the job which is a positive. Enjoying the channel.... thx Mark
Cheers Mark - i think about 4 people have suggested that - great tip and one I'll definitely use next time - I love the internet, always can learn something! Thanks for watching and for stopping by - all the best - TMF
I'll be changing the oil on my bikes once the 2 year warranty period is up. As you say it saves about £70 and the hassle of driving to Southend and twiddling my thumbs for an hour or so.
Hello! Followed all the steps on your video until the oil filter part. Just was wondering, has there been a change of the size or model of the filter itself? Coz on my research, I should use Hiflo HF-116 for my 2017 Crf250L. Or am I still okay if I use the HF-112? Thank you!
A really enjoyable tutorial. :-) I quite often hear about people using an 'Engine Flush' additive just before draining the oil on other vehicles, like cars and vans. Does anyone use them on bike engines and are they a good thing or bad for the engine?
+BritishBoy1971 I don't have a view on that but someone in here may wish to comment. Glad you enjoyed my "tutorial" ;0) Good to hear from you again, all the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer Haha!! I love it! You will buy her a new bowl for her birthday!! Outstanding video as usual Mr. Flyer. I will refer back to it when I get ready to change the oil on my 250L. Cheers!
Hi Flyer, shouldn't undo bolts with your torque wrench mate ! A rectangular cat litter tray from a pound shop can accommodate the draining oil and the filter spillage at he same time. I like to keep the litre bottles with a spout decant the bulk oil on the bench and use the handy measuring device on the bottle. Nice video as always though.
Cheers U B Slow - appreciate the advice, I'm always keen to learn from others so thanks for that....(and I'm too stingy to buy a cat litter tray!).....
...this was my first time round and the mess wasn't too bad at all - Several people have suggested making a tin foil "funnel" to catch any oil from the filter housing, so that sounds like a good idea....all the best - TMF
Point of order Mr Flyer, undoing bolts with a torque wrench is poor practice, especially if it clicks and you keep wrenching on it. Prior to storing a torque wrench ensure you set it to the minimum setting. This unloads the internals and ensures good accuracy for a lot longer.
You're a brave man David! I wish I had the skill to fully service all my bikes, I'm happy to tinker with the simple Honda but the BMW and Panigale I leave to the experts!
David C as you say if you do it yourself you know it's done right,slightly different if your in warranty but I still check my bikes over when I get them back or try and keep eyes on the bike if the dealer allows.
Hello TMF, Is that a 2 Ltr fuel friend or a Givi canister you have on the back, where did you get it and how much. I have a 5 Ltr £3.89 plastic fuel can from The Range strapped to the side of my rack but I think a thinner one might be better. Thanks for the vid, just ordered a filter & oil as the Honda dealer says service intervals are 8000 miles, far tool long for me.
The colour of the oil is not so much an indicator of bodged oil.They all get black,and the ones that don't are the ones to look out for ;) Nice little video :) Edit:Try turning over the engine with starter.Just turn off the kill switch so it won't start.
As you say MF the procedure differs on other bikes - it certainly does with the RE - no less than 3 drain plugs and two filter type things to worry about as well - all that for a 500cc single!!
Aaaarrgh! TMF! You made we wince between 10:02 and 10:09. It looks to me as if you over-tightened bolts 2, 3 and 4 on the filter housing. I hope I'm wrong and that you haven't have partially stripped the crankcase threads! Been there, done that (in my formative years). Can I suggest that you always use a torque wrench whenever possible? Hope you don't mind the constructive criticism...
No I didn't tighten those bolts very much at all - no need to be concerned...but I do agree, always best to use the torque wrench (assuming you have access to the settings!)...always good to get constructive criticism no worries. Cheers - TMF
Nice one. Did this on my versys. Was a bit concerned about removing the filter but was easy. My advice is to never ask a motorbike forum about which oil type to use. .
TheMissendenFlyer lol pages and pages. guaranteed to end in an argument. not sure if you facebook but great mcn vid of the 2017 sports bikes posted today
A real pain taking off the fairing panels to drop out the oil. I note the workshop people simple suck it out via the filler hole using a pump! Lazy buggers!
TheMissendenFlyer I'm sure not in every case but I witnessed exactly this practice the other day at an independent bike garage. The guy was Honda trained and said this was an accepted time saving method of whipping out old oil. Not certain he'd wanted me to see it happening or make the enquiry etc.
No I'm not, I'm a private pilot hence Missenden Flyer, the flying suit comes in handy as overalls (as I'd be laughed out of the flying club if I wore them there!)...and rightly so I might add!
Ah of course. Really enjoy all of your vlogs and some cracking reviews. A nice mix of your dry sense of humour and technical info. I'm based at Brize Norton and a few of us who own bikes all watch your reviews. Keep them coming TMF - especially looking forward to any future Bobber updates. All the best!
Ah, good man - I once had a look around Brize (one of the tanker chiefs got in touch and managed to get me onto the base for a ferret around the aircraft) - fascinating day out!
again good video.But would be nice to follow manufacturer guidance on tightening bolts with right amount of torque. Quick look in service manual - 24Nm. Most people put them too tight.
Thanks Dom - I'll peg your comment to the top, should have mentioned that you're quite right....
Only noobs need aply ;)
Indeed...
Interestingly enough, on my 2017 R1200RT, there are several locations with the torque value imprinted. Seems to happen near the soft parts.
Makes eminent sense....
changed my own oil 100's of times yet i still watched the whole video, love the quality of this channel its above anyone else i watch. Keep it coming!
Thank you Sam - anything I got wrong?? I'm always learning....
TheMissendenFlyer cannot think of anything at all mate, its prestine as it is
Great stuff :0)
Me too and I'm a bloody mechanic by trade lol
Your latest video demonstrates why your channel is so popular. A varied mix of bike reviews, kit reviews and diy maintenance makes it all very watchable. There is only so much filtering you can watch before your eyelids get heavy!😉. Completely agree on the BMW service. Just had the dealer do bike check and engine and shaft oil change on my GS -£120 so worth every penny.
Thank you Gary, I like to try and keep things as varied as possible, glad you've spotted that! Appreciate the kind words - TMF.....
Good video. Just changed the oil in my CRF last weekend. Only difference was I removed the skid-plate to keep the oil from going everywhere. (Only helped a little...)
Yes I wondered whether I should do that, as it happened it wasn't a big issue with only minimal oil spillage....what sort of annual mileage are you doing on yours?
I purchased a cheap plate with an improperly aligned hole so, removal will be part of my ritual. I do around 2500 miles with 80% of that off-road. Not bad for a fun toy.
Nice going!
"Mrs Flyer's best kitchen mixing bowl"............love it!!! Good show! :-)
Another cracking video, one tip I have learned from working on land rovers and industrial gearboxes is to check you can undo the filler before removing the oil. Not so much of an issue on new bikes but worth considering. Something satisfying about doing work yourself isn't there. I have recently done the valve clearances on my cbr600 and although awkward was nice to work through logically and decrease the ever increasing cost of vehicle ownership.
Keep up the good work.
Great tip - thanks Thomas!
Thanks for sharing this. I just purchased a 2017 Honda CRF 250 L and it has about 500 miles on it so I’m getting ready to change the oil. This is my first motorbike and I’m happy to see you enjoy yours so much. I love airplanes too so I’ve subscribed to your channel. I enjoyed the recording of September’s TMG live show with Noraly of “Itchy Boots” fame.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice to see I'm not the only non-expert who likes to fettle. This reminded me so much of my first oil change on my old baby Varadero.
My enthusiasm considerably exceeds my skill level! Still good fun though and how you learn....thanks for watching - TMF
Although I have done many oil changes, I have yet to do one on my crf. As I was planning on doing one tomorrow this couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for your well timed video!
Excellent! Glad to be of use! :0)
Surprised that you haven't purchased a bike bench . A must with a smart garage.
nice video TMF........ it is good to be able to do as much of your own maintenance as possible......love the sound of the CRF!
Thank you Jimmyjoe!
Great job very well done I noticed you started the bike in the garage the fumes must have been terrible, and by doing it yourself does invalidate your warranty many thanks tony
Well I had the garage door open (behind the camera) so it was well ventilated....
Brilliant - straight to the point video! Amazing how you keep the content up as well as work, impressive TMF! 😉 hope you're well
Thank you AB - I don't work in the 9 to 5 sense so that helps :0)
Oil change is the only thing I can do on my Street triple . Going to try to change brake fluid in the future.
I was worried about changing the brake fluid on my Street Triple too, just because it's such a vital component of the bike, I didn't want to mess it up. It was actually amazingly simple! There's loads of videos on YT on how to do it - the most important thing I'd say you need to do is, make sure you don't let the fluid in the reservoir drop so low that you drag air in to the system - pump it out a few times then top the fluid up, and repeat 'til you're getting clean fluid through!
.....and don't forget to protect the area around the reservoir with lots of rags etc as if you spill any of that stuff onto your bike it can make a nasty mess!
Hi fella,just some food for thought,you mentioned your bike had stood before dumping the old oil so there was no need to start it and warm it up before draining it. This is done for the reason of getting any heavy bits of debris which have not been caught in the filter suspended in the oil so they also come out with the old oil. Doing it on a cold engine like you have done allows these particles of debris to settle and they don't come out with the old oil. I can't imagine it's going to have a huge affect as your filter catches the worst.
Also you noticed when removing the filter cover it made a mess,I have found that using a piece of tin,normally cut from the likes of the base of a tin you cook turkeys in a Xmas shaped into a U shape like a piece of guttering. This can be placed under the filter cover to catch the oil which will run down the U shaped foil into your waste oil pan.
Some times it's impossible to make something like this fit due to the design of the engine but it's worth trying,also shove some paper towels below the filter cover to help soak up any oil which does escape.
I know you keep your bikes clean and there is nothing worse than getting your ride all covered in old oil but these steps could help you lots.
Thanks Philip - yes you may be right on the cold v hot oil thing, I know that one does split opinion. Having only done 600 miles since the last change I'm too worried though. Good advice on the minimising mess front - you couldn't see it on the video but I had laid out plenty of rags and stuff under the bike as I was expecting a mess, but next time maybe a tin "funnel" is the way to go (although to be fair not much oil came out from the cover)....thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
Good advice Philip, especially about the tin funnel! I like that! :)
And as for your video on the oil change, Mr Flyer, once again, 1st class in every sense, Sir! (content, editing, humour "Most humane" lol)
As you're a perfectionist in all that you do, which is reflected in the neatness and organisation of your garage, can I please suggest another addition to your regime?
As Mrs Flyer so kindly loaned you her mixing bowl, if she could see her way to also loan you her plastic measuring jug, you'll then be able to measure out the exact quantity of oil, so eliminating any guess work? It's only a suggestion, so please don't take it as a criticism, as that's not my intention. ;)
Thank you Ian, no criticism taken, part of the reason why I put this type of video up is because people always come back with great observations on either what you're doing wrong or how you can make life easier, so thanks for that....all the best - TMF
Thank you for that Sir! ;) My philosophy is to always reward and guide, as opposed to criticize and laugh, like so many people do on RUclips. At the end of the day, we all have to learn EVERYTHING in life, no matter the subject matter, so let's just all help one another instead of tear down and ridicule.
You are certainly the Class Leader in Motorcycle reviews/topics etc, and I'm 100% certain you'd do the same sterling job if you were talking about cars or planes! Excellent editing skills also my friend, so all in all, it's a pleasure to be your subscriber! :)
Have a great sunny Sunday here in the UK, and keep safe out there! ;)
Philip Roberts I disagree all the sludge will drain to the bottom of the sump after you turn your bike off so draining it cold is better., it just takes longer because the oil is thicker. I personally don't warm my bike before oil change,but both ways are personal choice
did you use a torque wrench to undo the drain plug? apart from that good video.
Sure did Peter - you're about the gazzillionth person to mention it....so I won't do it again :0) Thanks for watching - TMF
Nice one, mines in for a service tomorrow, love the tools hanging up, reminded me of Reg DIYly, remember him?
+steffydog1 No I don't, I'm probably too young ;0)
Ah yes, that's what it is hehe
two things I would add is if you do warm the bike up, make sure to be really careful as if you get it on your hand you can cause some serious burning, and if you unscrew the oil top up cap then I have found it flows out faster too.
Yes both great points thanks for that.....
Good video. I'm about to do the same on my Rally. Is there somewhere online that can provide the complete service kit?
E-Bay I suspect will have loads....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Did you change the oil filter gasket and the pressure washer on the drain plug?
Great stuff, same procedure for all your bikes. Don't be scared!
+Cotti ;0)
Check that oil how many kilometers does it serve ... what oil does it use?
what are the ideal tools for general motorbike maintainance for the non mechanically inclined bike owner
A credit card? ;0) ...seriously a big question that warrants a decent answer...one for my list.
Thank you looking forward to it. by the way have you considered having a separate channel for your flying videos because you do a great job explaining things very simply am sure there people who are waiting for such a channel.
I've got my hands full with this one.......
Hi pal love the channel, ive put my crf250l in a river. All water drained out and no major damage can you recommend the best best oil for it as I've treat it badly thanks
Not sure you're asking the right person - glad your bike is OK though!
Ok thanks i bought casterol 10w 30 racing anyway
great upload as ever. question, whats the best and safest way to dump the old oil.
I stick it in a plastic container and take it to my local dump....
@@TheMissendenFlyer ah cool good to know how to do it properly many thanks
Greetings from Canada! I go to appliance stores and ask for the cardboard boxes that new fridges come in. Cutting down along the corners you four long cardboard pads. You can roll you bike onto one of the pads to avoid oil or coolant drips getting onto garage, or driveway floors and concrete. Cutting only one set of opposite corners gets you two double wide pads to slice under a car or truck.
Good tip!
Hi MF... kitchen foil is an amazing medium to allow oil to drain from your filter to the desired collecting receptacle.... it shapes to any contour and allows the oil to work its way to where you choose without collecting on places like exhaust pipes etc that get hot and inevitably end up burning and smoking the waste oil that has leaked on to such surfaces. It also limits the amount of clean up at the end of the job which is a positive. Enjoying the channel.... thx Mark
Cheers Mark - i think about 4 people have suggested that - great tip and one I'll definitely use next time - I love the internet, always can learn something! Thanks for watching and for stopping by - all the best - TMF
Where did you get the protection plate for that Honda CRF250L and how much is it?
Cant remember - did I not say in the video?
Found it; thank you
ruclips.net/video/Vwb4ukNE3k0/видео.html
Is it also worth replacing the gasket for the filter housing? Or only if it's damaged?
Good question - my thinking is replace if it's damaged...mine was fine....thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer Sounds fair. Thanks for another informative video.
You are very welcome.....
I'll be changing the oil on my bikes once the 2 year warranty period is up. As you say it saves about £70 and the hassle of driving to Southend and twiddling my thumbs for an hour or so.
Exactly!
Hello! Followed all the steps on your video until the oil filter part. Just was wondering, has there been a change of the size or model of the filter itself? Coz on my research, I should use Hiflo HF-116 for my 2017 Crf250L. Or am I still okay if I use the HF-112? Thank you!
+Paul Capuyan Ballola I doubt it's changed but it may have done - replace with the same as OEM if in doubt...
Nice vid again and helpful for a novice mechanic like me also good point from Dom Mar
Thanks for watching!
I can use this oil for my Honda cbr 125 right? Doing my first oil change this weekend, have close to zero idea what I'm doing 😂
Yep and good luck!
Size washer are they
Nicely done, hope you got it in one take. Keep your head down now for incoming global oil change tips.
Cheers.
Yeah, I'm ready! :0)
Just wanted to point out that torque wrenches are only to be used to tighten as they are a precision instrument and you could damage it!
Thanks Russell you're the 5th person to mention it - good tip, cheers....TMF
Very helpful video👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks :0)
A really enjoyable tutorial. :-)
I quite often hear about people using an 'Engine Flush' additive just before draining the oil on other vehicles, like cars and vans. Does anyone use them on bike engines and are they a good thing or bad for the engine?
+BritishBoy1971 I don't have a view on that but someone in here may wish to comment. Glad you enjoyed my "tutorial" ;0) Good to hear from you again, all the best - TMF
Don't bother a waste of money and if you change your oil on a regular basis it is most definitely not needed.
Edward Leniston Thank you Edward, It sounds like sound advice. Cheers.
Could of done with this video last weekend when I did my first crf 250 oil change :)
Sorry! I trust all went well???
TheMissendenFlyer yes thanks, great videos, keep them coming :)
great stuff....
Nice work mr flyer ,where are your other bikes hiding ?
...around the corner! :0)
Well done Flyer. Be sure to wash Mrs. Flyer's bowl! :)
...actually she's not getting it back, I'll buy her a new one for her birthday......
TheMissendenFlyer
Haha!! I love it! You will buy her a new bowl for her birthday!! Outstanding video as usual Mr. Flyer. I will refer back to it when I get ready to change the oil on my 250L. Cheers!
Well I like to treat her occasionally....and thanks for the kind words - TMF
Hi Flyer, shouldn't undo bolts with your torque wrench mate ! A rectangular cat litter tray from a pound shop can accommodate the draining oil and the filter spillage at he same time. I like to keep the litre bottles with a spout decant the bulk oil on the bench and use the handy measuring device on the bottle. Nice video as always though.
Cheers U B Slow - appreciate the advice, I'm always keen to learn from others so thanks for that....(and I'm too stingy to buy a cat litter tray!).....
Great video as per usual TMF! Service on the Panigale next 😉 ?
Err, maybe not, just taking the fairings off that is a major ball ache!
tmf best oil change ever seen!!
Very kind (....hang on, how many have you seen?)
I have seen a few. mostly from some videos from usa. yours is very detail. I used to change oil in the same way on Suzuki dr 250!
In that case thank you very much!
Can't wait to try this out on me own! And probably makes an immense mess in the process the first time around.. :D
...this was my first time round and the mess wasn't too bad at all - Several people have suggested making a tin foil "funnel" to catch any oil from the filter housing, so that sounds like a good idea....all the best - TMF
Point of order Mr Flyer, undoing bolts with a torque wrench is poor practice, especially if it clicks and you keep wrenching on it. Prior to storing a torque wrench ensure you set it to the minimum setting. This unloads the internals and ensures good accuracy for a lot longer.
Yep noted - you're the second person to make that comment....
What make is your sump guard?
Err, I can't honestly remember - I have a video about fitting it somewhere on here I probably mention it on that!
Sorry, found your sump guard video after posting. It's made by Ad-tek.
haven't taken a bike to a dealer in nearly 20 years can't beat doing it yourself if you're capable!
You're a brave man David! I wish I had the skill to fully service all my bikes, I'm happy to tinker with the simple Honda but the BMW and Panigale I leave to the experts!
David C as you say if you do it yourself you know it's done right,slightly different if your in warranty but I still check my bikes over when I get them back or try and keep eyes on the bike if the dealer allows.
Gsxr's are pretty straight forward and after 5 I hope I've got the hang of it! What about a tmf ride out over the summer take over the cotswolds??!!
Hello TMF, Is that a 2 Ltr fuel friend or a Givi canister you have on the back, where did you get it and how much. I have a 5 Ltr £3.89 plastic fuel can from The Range strapped to the side of my rack but I think a thinner one might be better. Thanks for the vid, just ordered a filter & oil as the Honda dealer says service intervals are 8000 miles, far tool long for me.
It was just an E-Bay special...if you search on there you'll find it - cheers - TMF
Hey M Flyer.
Tinfoil is your friend. channel the filter cavity oil away from bike.
I think you just like cleaning the bike 👍
Yes someone else mentioned that Mark, great tip! Cheers - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer Love the channel great uploads.
Thank you - very kind of you to say so....
The colour of the oil is not so much an indicator of bodged oil.They all get black,and the ones that don't are the ones to look out for ;) Nice little video :)
Edit:Try turning over the engine with starter.Just turn off the kill switch so it won't start.
probably not a terrible idea to change the oil filter gasket too in order to prevent leaks
As you say MF the procedure differs on other bikes - it certainly does with the RE - no less than 3 drain plugs and two filter type things to worry about as well - all that for a 500cc single!!
Wow! What fun ;0) Enjoyable doing it yourself on the Enfield though I bet...
Well done!
Cheers :0)
I agree a change my own oil on my Wr250r
Good man!
Good idea to anneal your drain plug washer.....
+Nick Laskaris Cheers Nick...
I know it's serious when you have the flying suit on! 🏍🗜🔧⛏
You know me too well DM!
Oh forget to thank you for the Motul oil fact, although I use their oil I had no idea they were pivotal in creating semi-synthetic oil.
Oh yes, amazing what you can learn from t'internet isn't it!
Aaaarrgh! TMF! You made we wince between 10:02 and 10:09. It looks to me as if you over-tightened bolts 2, 3 and 4 on the filter housing. I hope I'm wrong and that you haven't have partially stripped the crankcase threads! Been there, done that (in my formative years). Can I suggest that you always use a torque wrench whenever possible? Hope you don't mind the constructive criticism...
No I didn't tighten those bolts very much at all - no need to be concerned...but I do agree, always best to use the torque wrench (assuming you have access to the settings!)...always good to get constructive criticism no worries. Cheers - TMF
Nice one. Did this on my versys. Was a bit concerned about removing the filter but was easy. My advice is to never ask a motorbike forum about which oil type to use. .
Hehe, you sound like a man speaking from experience.... :0)
TheMissendenFlyer lol pages and pages. guaranteed to end in an argument. not sure if you facebook but great mcn vid of the 2017 sports bikes posted today
I'm only on Twitter at the moment but I must investigate the whole Facebook thing.....
TheMissendenFlyer ive spotted it on yt. 2017 mcn superbike shoot out
Apparently engine oil becomes black and horrible really quickly. Possibly within a hundred miles or so. And also it's apparently normal.
Apparently so!
A real pain taking off the fairing panels to drop out the oil. I note the workshop people simple suck it out via the filler hole using a pump! Lazy buggers!
Really?
TheMissendenFlyer I'm sure not in every case but I witnessed exactly this practice the other day at an independent bike garage. The guy was Honda trained and said this was an accepted time saving method of whipping out old oil. Not certain he'd wanted me to see it happening or make the enquiry etc.
Hmm, sounds like a recipe for potentially not getting it all out, but if that's what the "pros" do.....
Looks simple might give it a go myself😀. Getting rid of the old oil in a humane way made me laugh, I don't know why, as is it's very important.
...had a bit of a senior moment on what word to use, but you knew what I meant.... :0)
Hey TMF - love all your vids but noticed the flying suit in this one - are you ex-mob?
No I'm not, I'm a private pilot hence Missenden Flyer, the flying suit comes in handy as overalls (as I'd be laughed out of the flying club if I wore them there!)...and rightly so I might add!
Ah of course. Really enjoy all of your vlogs and some cracking reviews. A nice mix of your dry sense of humour and technical info. I'm based at Brize Norton and a few of us who own bikes all watch your reviews. Keep them coming TMF - especially looking forward to any future Bobber updates. All the best!
Ah, good man - I once had a look around Brize (one of the tanker chiefs got in touch and managed to get me onto the base for a ferret around the aircraft) - fascinating day out!
shock horror did i see a dirty bike
Well to be fair it was minimal dirt on the underside....but you did indeed (it is a dirt bike after all) :0)