Africa Twin Oil Change - The only video you'll need

Let us help you navigate through your Africa Twin oil change. It's a great gateway to begin doing your own maintenance on your motorcycle.
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Follow our step by step how-to video on this 2017 Africa Twin CRF1000L manual. If you have a DCT, stick around because we will show you some tips on that too.
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Part Numbers:
Honda Engine Oil Filter: 15410-MFJ-D02
Dipstick O-ring: 91303-377-000
Fill cap O-ring: 91307-035-000
Sealing Crush Washer: 94109-12000
Oil Filter Socket: 07AAA-PLCA100
DCT Clutch Cover O-ring: 91302-PA9-003
DCT Clutch oil Filter: 15412-MGS-D21
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Oil Change Intervals
01:12 Oil Grade and Filter
01:31 Remove Engine Guard
01:40 Warm Up Engine
01:49 Vent Crankcase
02:05 Draining Oil
02:23 Crush Washers
02:41 Remove Oil Filter
03:04 DCT Clutch Oil Filter
03:21 Replace Drain Plugs
03:43 Check Oil Filter Threads
04:04 Replace Oil Filter
04:31 DCT Clutch New Oil Filter
04:57 Filling New Oil
05:49 Check Oil Level
06:25 Outro
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1 LiterADV

[@thakrak]

Straight to the point. Oil, part numbers, and steps. Perfect vid.

[@1LiterADV]

Glad it helped!

[@czondag]

You forgot one thing to mention that the Crf 1000 is very nitpicking about measuring the oil… definitely not on the center stand and also not on the side stand.. set it straight like you would ride it and than measure it… it makes a huge difference.

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks for the tip on how to check the level. I’ll keep that in mind.

[@MrTarheel1999]

Thank you, great video!

[@daven5324]

Awesome man thank you

[@henrychen7659]

Great video, thanks!

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks for the support.

[@lucho5557]

great information, thanks

[@1LiterADV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterhauer6745]

Very well done video and thanks for your detailed work!

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks for the compliment. We hope you and others will use it for reference when needed.

[@opskip7828]

Very informative. Keep on doing this type of video. I just subscribed. Thanks!

[@1LiterADV]

Appreciate the support. We have more videos uploading soon. Thanks again.

[@beausbargarage6213]

Nice very scientific eyeballer

[@atfromaz]

Great video guys. Lighting was great so we could actually see what you were doing.🙌 Is that the Outback Motortek bash plate on the AT?

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks! We love hearing those types of comments.

[@1LiterADV]

The bash plate is manufactured by Bumot.

[@totaratree99]

Thanks guys that was very helpful. Is it essential to torque the oil filter?

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks for reply. Hand tight is fine….but maybe check for at leaks and check again after 1st ride.

[@totaratree99]

@@1LiterADV Wow thanks for prompt reply! Just finished the job and heading out for a short test ride to check for leaks. Thanks again from NZ :)

[@Bryansky8]

Very complete. If 10w30 is not available, what is the alternative engine oil?

[@1LiterADV]

No alternate to my knowledge. I wouldn’t mess with that, but I’m no oil guru so I always go with what the manufacture recommends.

[@kornelkovacs5662]

How can your downpipes be in such a perfect state? (nice video btw :) )

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks. LeoVince after-market full system. We have a install video if you’re interested in looking for it.

[@AG-wm9tp]

According to the manual, We have to be carefull not to use 'fuel save' oils. Some 10W 30 motorcycle oils have 'fuel save' feature, which is not suitable for Africa Twin, especialy DCT version.

[@1LiterADV]

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes, “fuel save” or economy improving oils tend to be bad for wet clutch engines, like our motorcycles.

[@robvis785]

Thanks for the video, on the manual for 2016 DCR the oil filter part is :15410-MFJ-D01, Is there a difference with yours? xx

[@1LiterADV]

I believe the 02 replaced the 01 at some point.

[@robvis785]

@@1LiterADV you are right! I did some research after I wrote the comment and the response was the same. Would you recommend the genuine oil from Honda? In Australia I use Penrite which is equivalent of Motul but even before using this oil I have noticed that sometimes the gear are hold for to long on a DCT model. Is this a regular issue on a DCT model? 🫣

[@1LiterADV]

I would recommend any oil that meets your motorcycle specifications listed in your owners manual.

[@federicocuadrosm]

Hi man , do you know if oil 10W-30 for gasoline cars is different somehow than an oil 10W-30 for motorbike ?

[@1LiterADV]

Yes it is different. Only use motorcycle oil because the clutch, transmission, and engine share the same oil in these motorcycles. So car engine oil will cause issues.

[@turpaldudaew6761]

Is there a transmission oil? Or is the gearbox lubricated with engine oil?

[@1LiterADV]

It’s all the same. However the DCT version does have an additional small filter and requires 100ml more of oil vs the manual version.

[@1LiterADV]

All part numbers are provided and linked in the description

[@ross1137]

Great video, I watched this as I'm about to service my bike you mentioned the oil filter threads coming out of the motor a bit what happens if they do come out further than what you measured? What do I do? I've serviced lots of cars and motorcycles in my life but I've never given a thought to the thread coming out

[@1LiterADV]

I just mentioned that because it was in the Haynes manual. I’ve never heard anyone have an issue. You may consult your local dealer but I’m guessing if you seat treads, they would bottom out to correct depth. I think the real issue is making sure it’s not loose with the ability to unthread and leave it with the oil filter down the trail.