142. Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F Oil and Filter Change | Garage Video

[@bloodyhell451]

Hi CB - Love your vids. Someone may have said this - I didn't read all the comments - but if you leave the sump bolt off and then dump some fresh oil in the top of the engine, let it run straight out , it washes a lot of dirty oil out of the bottom of the sump which would otherwise remain in there. You lose a bit of new oil, but you get a cleaner oil change.

[@CalmBiker]

Nobody has mentioned that yet. Thanks for the tip!

[@SpinyBiker]

I've never done an oil change myself but after watching I think I'll do it myself, my filter etc seem to be easier to get to! A good watch, thanks for posting it.

[@CalmBiker]

Cool. This was my first try too. My only tip is to only hand-tighten the filter. I over tightened mine a bit. Seat it by hand, then an extra half turn.

[@johnofypres]

Thankyou for posting CalmBiker. I've got mine to do this weekend. Lovely bike by the way. After 40 years of changing bikes I might keep this one a while.

[@CalmBiker]

You are very welcome! Just don't overtighten the oil filter like I did! :-D

[@tattooedbill1]

Well done for having a go mate, people don't realize how simple and cheaper it is to do yourself

[@CalmBiker]

I was pleasantly surprised. The whole thing took just over an hour I think but a lot of that was fiddling with the camera. I reckon 30 minutes tops next time and a lot of that is waiting for the oil to come out.

[@Edsdrafts]

Thank you for sharing. I'm planning my oil change this week. One tip from my side - give the "naked" part a good wash and an ACF50 treatment once the panels are off. Including exhaust and other side too.

[@CalmBiker]

Great tip!

[@stephendeakin2714]

Just an additional note if you ever find yourself without a funnel again, or funnelless as one may say, a piece of glossy printed card cut into triangular shape and rolled around, then the Blue Peter essential (sticky tape) and there you have it, one disposable funnel, cuttable or bend to shape to get in around nooks and crannies.

[@CalmBiker]

Good idea, thanks :-)

[@petergoddard1960]

Nicely done, well filmed and all the salient points covered thoroughly. A couple of suggestions/tips. The oil drains more freely if you remove the filler cap. Apart from the funnel, invest in some copper slip and save those (£5!!!) bolts. When refilling after a filter change, drop in the lower amount then run the engine to circulate the oil and then drop in the extra 300ml.

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks for the tips!

[@amjadniazi8588]

will it not be a bad idea to run the engine with small amount of oil? Im totally a newbie so if you could kindly explain, what amount to pour in for cleaning, that would be great, thanks

[@Moonscreamcze]

Thank you for this video, I just changed my oil for the first time by myself thanks to this!

[@CalmBiker]

Moonscream Brilliant! Amazingly easy isn't it? :-)

[@HepcatHarley]

Saved yerself a few bob there CB, all goes towards paying for the tools. Good to see you using the Torque wrench in step settings mate and never forget to set it back to zero when done. Well done.. Top man!...now go buy a funnel lol

[@CalmBiker]

I've got the funnel. Shame the first wrench was broken. Now you've got me worried... Did I reset the other wrench. I may have to nip into the garage.

[@HepcatHarley]

Good job you realised the first one was broke mate. personally I wouldn't bother torqueing up the oil filter anyway.

[@CalmBiker]

Hepcat Harley Yes, next time around I won't bother. I'd prefer to do it with just my hand but there's so little room to get my fat fingers in. Next time it will be a twist of the hand to seat it followed by a half turn with the wrench.

[@toshtwentythree195]

Just a little tip, before removing any oil just make sure you can put it back in, so just crack open the filler cap, sometimes they get stuck and your left with an engine that you cant fill up ( it also helps with the draining )... Dont forget to unwind your torque wrench mate.. For your first time that was very well done, nice vid.

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks for the tip. I'll do that next time. I did unwind the wrench (checked last night - phew!) Only problem is I over-tightened the oil filter. Newbie mistake following the book's torque settings (rather than using my hand only) and having a broken wrench.

[@TonyRimmer]

Cheers for this. Used this video to get fairing off to fit crash protectors !

[@CalmBiker]

You're welcome :-)

[@lassetolderlundjrgensen6635]

Thanks for a proper instruction. I will look forward to do my "first" oil-change on my new bike! (4200 km.) Before winter arrive.

[@CalmBiker]

Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

[@YorkshireExcile]

Nice video CB - good clear shots of what was happening and good talk through what you were doing. Always a pleasure to watch I did think about the video that Delboy (Moonfleet41) did about Oil Filters and the trick to getting them on at the right "torque".. Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Oil Filter trick..!

[@CalmBiker]

I'll take a look, thanks :-)

[@whoamiuk1]

Very well done mate and a nice job you made of it to.

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks :-) Shame about the slight over-tightening of the filter but apart from that I'm pleased with how it went.

[@S161064]

really good informative video for people who have not done it before.well done mate.keep up the good work. rsmf.

[@CalmBiker]

S161064 Thanks :-)

[@jackjones429]

Great video mate & some great camera work. Can't wait to see some more bat cave videos ;)

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks! Not sure what the next project will be.

[@Bexyboo88]

Nice job Calm, Hope to see more DIY's in the future :)

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks Bex. Nothing planned just yet, although I am tempted to change the exhaust.

[@grayviper4787]

Nice one Richard, Because the first torque wrench wasn't working did you back the oil filter off, looked on cameras that you were doing up really tight, could be a bugger to get off in a few thousand miles. I just do mine up by hand and never had one leak in over 30 years.

[@CalmBiker]

I didn't. I guess I should have but it's probably too late now (without taking the oil out again). The next oil change will be done by the shop so hopefully they won't watch this video if it's a pain to get the filter off. I need to get them to service it for the warranty.

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Good Video Mr Calm, now do as I did by accident and re watch your video but this time enable Captions down in the bottom right hand corner, lol, really funny, who knew changing oil could be so much fun, lol, RSMF.

[@CalmBiker]

"this is just so that the ovary slide nice feeling". I don't remember saying that but there it is in writing so I must have!

[@BraindumpTv]

Well done mate, gotta love DIY :) Silly place for a filter I reckon, but at least next time you will have a nice new funnel to play with eh? ;) Nice one - filming DIY is a right pain, but it's worth it to help others. RSMF-RI Mr B

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks Mr B. I've got myself a funnel. Too much wiping otherwise!

[@soriniovita6464]

Amazing tutorial! Do you remember the size of the key that was used to unscrew the oil pan bolt?

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks! I don't remember I'm afraid but it's a fairly standard size so should be in most kits.

[@saffak5145]

What size of oil filter wrench did you use? İs this the 65 mm one?

[@CalmBiker]

Yes, it's a 65mm socket. It's had a lot of use, as it's the same size for every bike I've had so far.

[@saffak5145]

@@CalmBiker thanks 👍

[@seidinger]

Thanks dude. I have the same bike, but am a complete noob when it comes to mechanics! I am just keen to start learning, so I will probably change the OIL myself soon! Cheers

[@CalmBiker]

Go for it! It's one of the easiest jobs to do and gives a great feeling of satisfaction doing it yourself, not to mention the cost-saving. The only thing I do differently now is not torquing the filter (I do torque the drain bolt). I just tighten it by hand. It takes very little torque to seal it and not much more to over-tighten it, so hand tight is great. Just check it after your post-oil test ride and if there are any drips or oil "moisture", nip it up a bit.

[@andreaskosiaris5039]

Nice video all correct.I have a tip for you try to fill the filter with oil before tightening

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try that next time.

[@JackSwatman]

Were you heading eastbound on the a63 at about 4:45 on Thursday ? My friend saw someone with a helmet cam and and a black bike (didn't get the make/model)

[@CalmBiker]

Hi Jack. No, that wasn't me. I would have been working at that time.

[@stevenv1992]

I bought a used 2009 XJ6. The owners manual was not explicit on fitting a NEW gasket - only if it looked damaged. I looked at a later updated online manual where Yamaha was explicit on fitting new washer. They must have updated it. Ive just changed the coolant, but I reused the same copper washer. My Haynes manual for my GPZ was implicit on coolant bolt washer and only explicit on oil change gasket.

[@CalmBiker]

I wonder if that was something that changed. For the model year I had, it did say (in the service manual) that the washer should be changed every time.

[@jorgemtds]

Excellent. I have the same bike as you so this is great for me. I would love to see you put the fairing back on at the end :) .

[@CalmBiker]

It's just a case of reversing the first bit. Push the indicator wires back together, screw in the six fairing bolts, push in the quick release pin and screw the front cowling back on. Very little pressure required. The only thing to watch out for is over-tightening the oil filter. It needs very little pressure. I did mine a bit too tight and it will no doubt be a pain to get off next time :-(

[@02bigkev]

Good advice as I never changed the washer on the drain plug before, it makes sense. I will be doing that in the future. rsmf

[@CalmBiker]

some people have said it doesn't matter but the washer was free with the filter so what the heck!

[@apx5777]

That's the first bike I've seen with the oil filter in a easy to reach place away from the exhausts, cooked hands anyone:-)

[@jblifeasitis895]

And how does is feel, doing this kind of work on your Yamaha? It must be very rewarding and just great to do. By the way, you handled the job as a semi pro, doing it more and you will be a full pro DIY. Keep on going!!!!!!

[@CalmBiker]

Rewarding indeed. Before I started I wasn't too sure about it but wanted to give it a try. It's a confidence builder for other things - maybe a new exhaust next :-)

[@jblifeasitis895]

Right, keep on doing it!

[@2wheelswideCoUk]

You need a map for that toolbox !!

[@CalmBiker]

Ha ha!

[@craigpringle924]

Good video man

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks :-)

[@DarthPeachy]

Great video buddy. Very well done, looking forward to seeing more of these :)

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks DP!

[@rizalzol8156]

Hello, whats the size for oil filter wrench? is it 65mm/p14??

[@akasa231]

how far do you have to go to dispose of the old oil? Luckily we have a waste oil tank at work. ;-)

[@CalmBiker]

Only a couple of miles to the local tip. They dispose of it for free and were happy to receive it in a couple of old milk bottles.

[@essenity1]

Thanks for this!

[@CalmBiker]

You're welcome!

[@TheKniperlight]

Hey man, always love these, so useful! Quick question, do you know the inner diameter of the replacement washers?

[@CalmBiker]

I've not got the book any more to check I'm afraid but if you check out Fowler Parts you'll find the details. Nowadays I just buy a large box of copper crush washers and use what fits.

[@heydihodi]

Hi. Good video but how do you disconnect the indicator cable to remove the fairing? Please explain in detail.

[@CalmBiker]

I just twisted it apart. Came apart easy for me.

[@mustafapalabiyik5091]

What is the size of the apparatus to remove the filter?

[@CalmBiker]

I believe it's a 65mm.

[@mustafapalabiyik5091]

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[@grimmbikerirl6089]

Brilliant video very helpful I have the same bike so it will help me a lot thanks

[@CalmBiker]

+Grimm Biker IRL thanks Grimm!

[@sauravbajracharya9620]

Hello! Calm rider! I have the exact model above. Recently I had service the bike, and now I am getting the low oil light on and off intermittently. Like every few mins in my daily commute and it goes off on its own. What do you reckon is the problem? The oil level is just below Max when the bike is warm, on the dip stick.

[@CalmBiker]

If the oil level is good, it may be an oil sensor issue or the connector to the oil sensor. I don't have the XJ6 service manual any more to check the runs but you might be able to find one on line so you can check there's no cable damage before looking at the sensor.

[@sauravbajracharya9620]

@@CalmBiker thank you! Ill keep an eye on it!

[@djbgatekeeper]

Great upload... Thanks.

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@banditnev]

May I put my 2 bobs worth in, I use a K&N oil filter which has a 17mm nut on them so it is easy to undo your oil filter, just a tip.

[@CalmBiker]

I think I'll definitely use one of those in the future. I went with the one in the video because it was the official Yamaha one (and the bike's under warranty).

[@markullyett]

Nice video.just one point,bikes all differ but on mine you check the oil level with the dipstick fully wound home,then unscrew and check. saved yourself about £80 by doing it yourself :-)

[@CalmBiker]

Yes, I should have mentioned that. On my bike you check without screwing it in but I guess it differs from machine to machine.

[@Dracati]

Nice job with your tutorial ;)

[@CalmBiker]

Thanks DD.

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

Bah, still only rendored in 360p. I'll come back later when it's had time to settle.

[@CalmBiker]

It was a 3GB upload. I think it took a while to finally get into HD.

[@CalmBiker]

...got your sticker by the way, thanks!

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

CalmBiker Oooh I look forward to being placed on your toolbox!

[@motorcyclerefurbishment8162]

That drain plug was hellishly tight, no need for that. Easy to damage the bolt head.

[@CalmBiker]

Not sure how tight it was beforehand (is there a way to find out?) I just stuck with what the book said for the bolt. I overtightened the filter a lot because of the broken torque wrench - a lesson learned there!

[@motorcyclerefurbishment8162]

The filter, as long as it is hand tight, and not leaking, usually sufficient, another pinch is fine, swinging on spanners is a recipe for disaster...

[@motorcyclerefurbishment8162]

Using a torque wrench is a good idea, that's the manufacturer's answer to Tarzans swinging on bolts, I always apply a bit of grease to every bolt before screwing it in, some need copper ease grease etc

[@CalmBiker]

ROY Dean I do the same generally. I wish someone had done that on my brake lever pin that snapped when I tried to undo it.

[@jamieglasspoole]

Are you sure your not the dipstick you were talking about :D

[@CalmBiker]

Not this time :-)

[@jamieglasspoole]

hahahaha!

[@jackjones429]

Project bike haha ;)

[@CalmBiker]

ha ha!

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

It's not the "Proverbial" they're taking at £5, it's the "PISS", mate!

[@CalmBiker]

+Kevin Chamberlain Haha! You're not wrong!

[@stevenv1992]

Instead of changing the oil at 3000 (6000/yearly in manual) you would of saved money and put it towards some decent tools - I use Teng tools.

[@CalmBiker]

My tool collection has moved on somewhat since then.

[@bizzmotovlogs6]

5 quid for a sodding bolt!...think id be finding summat suitable in mi box at that price Cb huh lol!! jesus!!

[@CalmBiker]

Ridiculous isn't it!

[@JackSwatman]

Re my comment. Black/silver/grey*

[@Cheshirebiker92]

seems a lot of pissing about just to do a oil and filter change

[@CalmBiker]

It's not too bad really. I can get the fairing off in about three minutes if I'm not videoing.

[@Blurredman]

I have to take the exahust off the GPZ500 I have.

[@CalmBiker]

Blurredman That must be annoying!

[@apx5777]

That's the first bike I've seen with the oil filter in a easy to reach place away from the exhausts, cooked hands anyone:-)

[@CalmBiker]

It's not too bad.