2020 KTM 500 EXC-F | Break In Oil Change Tutorial

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[@Dirtpoorhomesteader]

Great video! I’m at this stage with my new ktm and appreciate this video. Take a 5 gallon bucket and cut down the height to where it fits just under the frame. Cut a U shaped slot for your hand to finished removing bolt by hand. I always made a mess with oil drain pans on the ground. No more with my handy dandy 5 gallon bucket.

[@tango165]

Same process on my 2020 Husky FE501s, after the oil is drained I lay mine on it’s side and do the rest that way and it makes PRE filling the filter area super easy! Great video, great looking bike! Enjoy!

[@defconsupply3990]

I use an oil filter removal tool it has a sharp end you pierce the filter end with then a self tapping screw goes into the hole. You thread it into the filter and slide it out

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Can I make a recommendation.... Next you change the oil. Do it in your neighbors driveway...

[@hannahssong]

This is just one stop bike channel! Thank You!!

[@chasingtrail]

Thanks Ian! My oil changes go exactly like yours, dropped tools, mess, and all. Much appreciated!

[@daltonrose8087]

I just picked this bike up and have been watching your videos! Thank you for all of the content.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you like them!

[@markg7834]

Wow! This is a great video as are all of your others. Thank you for taking the time to do all this.

[@theoparker6434]

Nice vid! I like how it’s so genuine with the pliers and oil pan. I lived on the Hill for 10 years and recognize the zone! 🤘🏼

[@BigRockMoto]

Very cool!

[@joe2_515]

I lean the bike on something, fill up the filter hole, saturate the new oil filter, & then fill it up before inserting.

[@brechtverfremdung2026]

Great video! I love changing my own oil. It saves time and money! I even have a collection of oil jugs. I’ve been doing it for years but learned some new tricks from you.

[@VamsidharaChakravarthy]

I don't own this bike and probably never will either but still I watched the video because it was so well done quality content sir can't wait for the next one 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@WALKERGUITAR]

i like to pre soak my oil filter going in.. or lay your bike over and fill the oil filter with oil.. anyway great vid Thanks

[@wayneh8767]

That was funny, and this episode is brought to you by fall apart snap ring pliers! Wow must be a former airplane hydraulics engineer that designed that motor, screens and fiters. They are making sure . Brake clean, mans best friend!

[@DS-gv5fs]

Watching this was like I was looking into a mirror on a typical simple oil change.....bolts flying.....oil splashing all over......not enough rags. Short of a complete lining of my garage floor like Dexter would my work area stay clean. Thanks for the video!! 🤣🤣

[@Kickstart500]

Dealer told me 6-10 hours for run in service so I had it done at 9.2 hours. Everything looked great and I’ll do it myself moving forward. Inlet dealer do first one due to warranty

[@teephud369]

I do enjoy your dry humor and your videos, but will offer one comment here. It is important to fill your oil filter. KTM suggests lying the bike on its side, as you later edited in, but say you don't do. An alternative many of us do is to fill the oil filter with oil before inserting it. The paper will appear wet, but it doesn't leak through without pressure. Not doing one of these techniques will result in there being no oil in the moving parts for some not insignificant number of seconds until the oil makes its way through the filter.

[@neildxb]

Great vid! It’s nice to see it unedited and all the small things which can go wrong as in reality that’s what always happens :) Which size Tusk tank bag do you have on the bike? The large or small? Thanks!

[@xBobby]

I just purchased a 500, should be here any day. As far as break in do I need to buy the specific break in oil and all that? Or is most of that just marketing myths

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

Just completed my break in service, thank you sir! My 2022 500 EXC F is really incredible to ride, only concern is the vibe in the foot pegs. Did your EXC F have this? It's engine RPM dependent.

[@mattbujold4069]

Another banger!! Thanks for another good video

[@etchhead]

Thanks for the vids- my 2021 500 should arrive this weekend.

[@mtbalot]

Woah that one sexy bike, hope you get your custom parts soon. Get out and ride that beauty. Camp ban is finally over in BC, time to go exploring :)

[@BartoszBanachewicz]

You should definitely at the very least put the oil on the filter itself before putting it in, as it makes lining everything up much easier.

[@sonofasausageking9267]

GREAT video. Your content has definitely impacted my decision making and bank account. As of Saturday, I am the owner of a 2021 KTM 500 EXC-F!!!! I am getting ready to do my first service. What are your recommendations or thoughts on using a crummy oil for the first change and then switch to synthetic? I have owned a 690 before and always used Motorex from the start but have heard that the 500's need to break in differently and there should be an additional 30mi break in before synthetic?

[@DraculaJD]

This is exactly what I’m doing right now. For sure it won’t hurt.

[@Christowarrior]

i love your videos man

[@mikeschlup5279]

No arguement about just about any synthetic...anything with an polyol esters base will hold up the best...even PAO stuff works well

[@mikeschlup5279]

And to make more confusing, a lot of the full synthetic stuff is hydro cracked GRP 3 base oil...just petroleum with more refinement. It is better..but still will not match a true synthetic, everything else being equal.

[@martinhub3737]

Hi great bike and video. Can you share info about how to install ignition key? Thanks

[@hock4540]

Use some folded paper or cardboard as a funnel for the old oil to the drain pan. Nothing complicated, just fold, jam, drain. Keeps everything much cleaner.

[@pault2390]

Great video, thank you. Did yours come with a paper manual???!!!

[@carls.2071]

Coke, Tide and a stiff brush are a great way to remove oil stains from your driveway.

[@jordansb8]

what seat are you running the stock seat is a joke.

[@axellness]

I'm buying this bike once I finish nursing school. Would be cool if you did a review of this bike comparing to a CRF450L. keep up the good work !

[@BigRockMoto]

I'd love to...

[@powayimports4175]

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[@axellness]

@@powayimports4175 saw this review. Wish there were more

[@powayimports4175]

Axell Hernandez I’ve riden the Honda. What are you looking to do? The Honda is a better road bike slightly. Has a nicer dash and more comfortable. It is all heavier and weaker. If you mainly do dirt and light road i would go KTM all day. But if yuh are doing more road and want more comfort with more weight then the Honda may be for you. Maybe you could road test them at your dealer. I’m sure you will feel the difference.

[@pawebe421]

Did you check valves as well? Or was it just an oil change and that's it after 30 miles?

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

Awesome video but they do recommend pre filling the oil filter chamber or you can pre fill the oil filter but still a good video

[@BigRockMoto]

I know I just never do that...

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

10-4 I actually got the same bike like right after you just did my oil change today haven’t been able to do much off road yet but I’m still adjusting the bike for me

[@joseperez-cl8jk]

Hi I'm new to your channel I am hoping to get this bike and will keep watching your adventures video the only thing is the maintenance I want to ride not just have too do a lot of engines maintenance that is this just a not fun to own. I have had a few Boise and loved them as a older person all I want is to ride I was going to get the 2019 450 I am happy that I didn't get it this may be my new got rod bike go,s fast and looks great thank. JoP

[@ianferrier235]

Good job ian, 👍👍

[@cliftonsr]

I love this video

[@cliffcarter5475]

Great looking bike--just curious how you got the orange frame? Is the orange frame exclusive to the 6 days model?

[@garrettbeaulieu6902]

yes it is

[@martinguitarish]

Have you installed a steering damper on the KTM 500 exc-f? Great videos!! Thank you !

[@BigRockMoto]

Not yet but I did drop the forks in the triples one mark, for more stability

[@josephprucha9823]

Thanks for your video! Haha if it can go wrong it will go wrong.

[@ktmdays]

You always got to fill the filter cavity and filter up.with oil i wish u would do.a chain tension video im confused about the 2.17 in it came new tighter than thar

[@stevecarmack6267]

I love your brutality honest videos. I literally just changed the oil in my 690 yesterday and as usual, make a mess 😜 Thanks for this video.

[@chrisblanchard4938]

How was the vibration on the bike when on the road? I’m toying between this bike and the Honda 450l.

[@drewmorg.]

Haven't ridden the KTM's but we have two 450L's and they are the smoothest dirtbike I've ridden on the street. Past experience cruising an XR400, XR650, and ancient XR500. To be fair we have Vortex ECU and Yoshi pipe and we are running nitro mousse's but on full knobbies. Simply put, there are no unpleasant vibrations through the pegs or bars doesn't matter the speed or RPM. My fear of tire squirm above 60mph gives out way before any other feedback from the bike.

[@BigRockMoto]

Have not ridden the Honda but I hear it might be smoother.

[@powayimports4175]

I have this bike and it does not really vibrate off road. Only when doing freeway speeds do i notice it

[@chrisblanchard4938]

I have a question and I was hoping you could answer it for me. I just bought a 2020 ktm 500 exc-f and like the stock hand guards but I want to purchase the metal wrap around that fit the stock ktm hand guards. Do you know which ones I would need to purchase? I have fastway on my ktm 250xcf-w but wanted to keep the stock ones on my 500.

[@vondrz1391]

If you can afford a ktm you can afford a 4$ oil filter haha! Just did the break in oil change and valve check on my new 500. Valves were good.

[@nathanc5789]

Based my bike purchasing off of your user feedback and tips.

[@patmcfarland9880]

lol, drop your tool in the oil... Thanks for the video!!

[@kaden1997]

subscribed, great content thanks!

[@johnnyrebellion8672]

I put a deposit down on a 2022 Husky FE 350s yesterday. I think I'll get the KLX 300 instead. That much work for an oil change? At 30 hrs? For $11,500 a bike should change its own oil.

[@zl2848]

Just get the 500 EXC. Amazing handling, weight distribution, and power. I have owned every Japanese dual sport made from 2007 onward. KTM is by far the best in all areas.

[@zig-zagman5073]

I just picked up at 2021 I hope it’s the same shiiii

[@BigRockMoto]

i think so

[@loshonorables6165]

Who knows if you are supposed to check engine oil when the bike is hot or cold!? When it's cold it does not show up in the glass but when you warm it up then turn it off and check the oil it's right in the middle! So the oil expands when it gets hot.

[@sumosamurai5420]

What was your oil level at? Frustrated you skipped that..

[@creedencewoodard8571]

This oil change made me want a Honda a little bit more... LoL

[@BigRockMoto]

Well the CRF has a similar short change interval

[@creedencewoodard8571]

@@BigRockMotoI'm lazy... lol I love the bike but I like the more simplistic Honda oil change 😎

[@raycollington4310]

At least the Honda has a full set of piston rings and doesn't sound like a bag of nails. This bike will turn the owner into a mechanic faster than any Honda.

[@Ray-cv6gc]

For the lazy dummies,go buy your honda! Wow the complaints for the easiest of jobs!

[@jr.6199]

This was funny!

[@asha7244]

Hi, i've f*cked up and done 2 hours instead of 1 which ktm recomends on manual, (52 miles) , is this bad? cant ring the people till tommorow and im worried

[@Papparratzi]

Filling the oil filter cavity and soaking the oil filter is crucial for upper valve train lubrication. It takes quite a few seconds to get oil to the top end if you don’t pre-oil them. You’re better off not changing the filter if you’re going to do it that way.

[@mototrailz]

no brake cleaner as it will damage your o-rings overtime....i used WD-40 and i have 400h of trouble free KTM 500 Six Days

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks!

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

What years is your 500

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

What year is your bike oli m

[@mototrailz]

ryan zaragoza 2019

[@johnnyturbo8460]

30 mile service! That's not even a tank of fuel worth of riding. Honestly that's absurd. Great channel, but KTM needs to get with the program. I 100% know for sure they would sell a lot more bikes if they had better mantaince schedules I agree when you get a new bike change the oil sooner then they say, i do the same thing but with that bike the next mantaince schedule is in the next 100 miles or less i bet. That's the crazy part. Wow that oil screen is filthy! That would make me nervous. I keep having to edit this as i continue to watch it... lol my mind is blown, "KTM says to lay bike on its side and fill oil".. it's hard not to cuss at this point! My Word!!

[@frankmonaco413]

Any good singletrack up there?

[@BigRockMoto]

love them. when you try them, you don't go back

[@parmveerjassal7102]

How fast does this thing go? top mph?

[@BigRockMoto]

with stock gearing about 100

[@kingcrumpet]

I don't know if this is a good thing or not, but I could watch you berate yourself while servicing motor vehicles all day.

[@Jungleland33]

30 miles and already loads of metal on the screens? Do KTM make their engines from rubbish or what? Sorry but it would be a Yamaha wr all day long for me. I'd rather be riding than repairing.

[@Jungleland33]

@@mathiasm3462 fill me in so please. You can start by explaining why the screens are dirty after 45km. I'll get my 🍿.

[@Jungleland33]

@@mathiasm3462 where did I say they're made from rubbish? I've been around bikes a long time and I've never heard of break in oil. As for the personal insults, I won't even bother getting into that. Your mind is obviously made up.

[@Jungleland33]

@@mathiasm3462 FYI I asked a question I did not make a statement. I looked up break in oil and it is used for 500km not 45. It is also to help rings seat in their bores. If that's the case I still wouldn't expect metal flakes. I have spoken to people who race KTMs and they have said quality is a lucky bag. A good friend of mine is a mechanic and he warned me off buying one. Personally I don't give a flying fuck about anyone , if the bike is reliable I'll buy it. My first bike almost 40 years ago was a Yam and I'm still riding them and I certainly don't need someone to give me permission to ride them ......or any other bike I choose. Now stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

[@Jungleland33]

@@mathiasm3462 nice to see an unbiased opinion every now and again.

[@raycollington4310]

Valve clearances at 30 miles says a lot about the engine. There are too many KTM piston replacement videos on KZbin for KTM. The engine also sounds like a bag of nails, I couldn't trust this over a Honda, sorry!

[@dennishazel357]

Lazy boy

[@shane9738]

Holy get to the point

[@adventureswithkatem]

Very comical, I can relate to everything in this video🤣👍