DIY 1st service Oil Change Kawasaki Z900 at 600 miles - SAVE MONEY

I made this video to encourage others to learn how to maintain their bikes themselves and to document the 1st service of my bike for warranty purposes.

[@NeckarPirate]

Just an FYI, I always open the oil fill cap/plug to allow air to help force more of the old oil out of the engine. The aim is to remove as much of the used oil as possible. After draining the oil from the case, I leave the plug/bolt out when I remove the filter for the same reason and just let it sit for a while and trickle out. The oil should be warm of course. Cheers!!

[@Bajaheat]

Always been told not to use car oil, supposedly not good on wet clutches. I use mobil 1 motorcycle oil

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Bajaheat www.ducatimeccanica.com/oil.html

[@ivyivyivy316]

HilltopZombieShop Motorcycle oil also has to lubricate your clutch so using regular automotive oil is a bad idea. That article just mentions viscosity

[@willlichdepuzi6085]

Is your clutch still OK with that oil?

[@Group_Anonymous]

Never Ever use automotive oil on your motorcycle unless you have a dry clutch!!!????

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Ok, ok. I have never had any issues with my clutch on this bike or any other, but I will start using Motorcycle oil instead of auto oil.

[@edtechlounge]

Mobil 1 and Castro Suntec are fine for motorbikes

[@MrAl67]

@@edtechlounge Nope. You are asking for trouble using car oil with you bikes. They have friction modifiers that are not compatible with the clutch. Spend the bucks to get proper bike oil.

[@tomg6284]

My new 2022 ktm had the oil changed at 100 miles, 350 miles, then the 1st service at 620 miles. That is get the metal out 1st and 2nd. By the time of the 1st service came the amount of metal in the oil was almost zero. That is how you keep you new bike in good shape. Just running nasty oil is nuts.

[@justhesolution]

Why use high mileage oil on a brand new bike?

[@RapidRedRider]

High mileage CAR oil too

[@blipco5]

Haha...I saw that oil spill happening first thing. This bike shoots it pretty far.

[@micheal49]

Alex, I'll take "When you are changing oil, why do you put the pan over a large piece of cardboard?" for Tree-Fiddy.

[@texasblaze1016]

Some advice for filming, wipe off the camera lens before you start. This video was slightly foggy the whole time.

[@cromoinyec8436]

Nice and complete tutorial! thanks!

[@HilltopZombieShop]

You're welcome. Happy riding.

[@mansolo1756]

Wrong!

[@babulsy6460]

Crank it up, let it idle for say 30 seconds to a minute. Then shut off the engine, wait for another 2 minutes and then re check the level in the oil (lube) window. I find Honda Petrol car OIL filter performing far better than the stock one, in my z900 2020 ( TFT console with riding modes). Mobil 1 indeed is performing well. 👍 for the video.

[@K_24_]

How is the K&N 303 holding up? I can't seem to find any website confirming what filter fits the z900, but the KN-303 is working so far so good?

[@HilltopZombieShop]

So far, so good. No oil pressure problems and no leaks. I'm at about 2k miles now.

[@fixeduzx73]

The KN 204 also works but it is a bit shorter in length...

[@96399441]

Very informative...thanks

[@8OneOfTheNobodies8]

According to the service manual oil filter needs to torqued to 17 nm, it also states " Hand tightening of the oil filter can not be allowed since it does not reach to this tightening torque" the service manual says to use special tool Oil filter wrench : 57001-1259 But I guess most will just do them hand tight :) .. but that is what the service manual says.

[@raptus9115]

Massive load of BS on that advice, I think they mean if it's an OEM oil filter should always be hand tightened, anything more than a hand tighten on a 3rd party filter and it'll just seize in future and you'll have a serious job of getting it off without damaging the existing thread.

[@ousejamais1vezousejamais1vez]

Helo! what happens if we only change the oil?

[@popdisplay]

Oil change video for anal retentive bike owners

[@kcklub]

Please make a vid for 3000 miles minus the oil change

[@darthtyranus7683]

Do you see a need for a steering stabilizer? I just got a Z900 and think it would be needed

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Not at all. I have never had to fight the bars or had a wobble. Highest speed I've been was 120 mph, but I have absolute confidence in the steering.

[@kcklub]

I read the manual , how come it says 4.2 quart.

[@chriscuc1602]

Naked bikes seems. Easier , less fairing

[@absolutetuber]

my z900 will hit 600 miles on the next ride.....doing this tonight. thanks for the video!!!!

[@HilltopZombieShop]

My mess is your gain.

[@fernandomalagon7392]

I don't know if you gonna answer but where did you get the passengers grab bar?

[@HilltopZombieShop]

I made it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnnCo35_qbKdb8U

[@caseypederson6206]

1:36 and 1:42 that’s what she said.

[@broderp]

I'm no pro, but I think you over simplified some of those checks and blew threw them too fast without properly looking at them/checking.

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Enlighten me.

[@broderp]

@@HilltopZombieShop hello, for starters, I would suggest getting a copy of the Service Manual. I did, and I dont even have delivery of my new Z900 yet. As an example, brake cable play should be checked against the spec, how much free play the cable has before cylinder pressure is felt. On most bikes it's like 2-3mm. Of the slack is greater you must adjust. You also should measure the brake pads for wear and again compare them to the Service manual. Thats just two examples. If you look at the appropriate sections in the owners manual, they cover some of the more basic adjustments and specification. The 600 mile list is actually quite extensive, most are visual with some lubrication points, but one wrong guess on something like a clutch cable adjustment and you will have a bad day that could have been prevented. It took me a few hours on my Z400 to do the 600 mile list and I learned a lot about my Z. I didnt mean be hypercritical in my original response, but subjective evaluations make me cringe. Cheers.

[@Zergothika]

One thing I hate about z800-z900 is that the coolant reservoir is under the fuel tank. That's the only thing that puts me off.

[@lowspeed2000]

Zergothika what's the big deal? The coolant system is closed system, shouldn't touch it for a while

[@Zergothika]

Yeah, but if I wana change or top up time to time. It can take time.

[@techten1012]

Those pillion seat bars are awesome. Really, you should start selling them on ebay/amazon.

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Somebody would sue me when their girlfriend falls off or when they crash and the steel bar hooks them.

[@shaynebrown131]

@@HilltopZombieShop I would buy one in a heart beat. Where do I sign to relieve any liability to buy it. You could sell tons of them on the z900 forums.

[@kareemscamahorn9435]

What is that green rack on the back?

[@HilltopZombieShop]

A small back rest that I welded up for my wife. I don't usually bolt it on. Only when she wants to ride.

[@popzastory7646]

Good

[@Onedayilbeok]

My first bike is this one, I love it so much, so smooth.

[@muhatsy2455]

reality? i am thinking of it as my first bike .. noobie here 😅

[@Onedayilbeok]

@@Stu0808 yes you are completely normal!

[@reinaldomaldonado8548]

Greeting, How can I get sissy bar for passenger

[@HilltopZombieShop]

You want just the back rest or do you want handles like mine?

[@HilltopZombieShop]

And do you live in the U.S?

[@shanegriffith7838]

I live in US and I like the hole thing handles backrest all of it... where can I find one?

[@reinaldomaldonado8548]

Same but in red

[@lumazzoni]

And how did you reset the service light?

[@HilltopZombieShop]

No light ever came on to reset.

[@lumazzoni]

If you don’t do the service at the dealer your service book won’t be stamped and you pay the price if anything goes wrong! Stupid savings

[@HilltopZombieShop]

LUIZ MAZZONI Well if you actually ride your motorcycle instead of commenting on videos you quickly exceed the mileage covered by the warranty anyways. I’m at 15k miles with zero problems.

[@lumazzoni]

HilltopZombieShop truth hurts 😂😂😂😂

[@cG-es8mb]

My local dealer told me I can do it myself just keep receipt of the oil and parts I use. I used Kawasaki kit just for this bike

[@shreksexy6879]

Hilltop, how is the z900 stock seat as far as comfort after about an hour of riding? I have a z800 with the stock seat and the seat is not comfortable after about 45 minutes of riding.

[@HilltopZombieShop]

It's fine. On the highway I can ride for about 2 hours before wanting to stop and walk around a bit.