Engine oil change Kawasaki Versys 1000

[@PaulFletton]

Thank you for your videos, Andy. They have been an invaluable resource for me to get the courage up to service my own 2016 bike. Just done the spark plugs and air filter which I would never had felt able to do without these videos. Even with the video, the spark plugs for cylinders 1 & 2 had me scratching my head for a few hours as to how to get access with the tools I could source. Thanks again.

[@MotoAndy]

@@PaulFletton Your very welcome 🙂👊

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

Sorry I was critical of your video, after further looking on KZbin yours is actually the best and most straightforward video there is! Thank you

[@davidlisk8359]

Just come across you videos, watched several, they are great, thank you, really useful 🙂

[@MotoAndy]

Thanks, glad you like it. Cheers

[@wolfganghellmann9167]

What a great video, simple and to the point. Very well done, thank you very much.

[@gsalinas400]

Nice and to the point.... I feel comfortable doing it now

[@Antimortem]

Very clear and calm, focused video!

[@bricebalette4555]

Hi, thanks for the video. You don't need to oil the filter anymore, there is already something on it, it's why it's packed in a plastic bag (it(s not a problem to put more :D). I'd rather use a dyno key for the drain plug, the tork is 29Nm. The tork for the oil filter is17 Nm, but I screw it your by hand

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

I’m at the auto parts store looking for a rubber gasket for the drain plug screw/bolt. I’m looking at the picture from your video when you took out the drain plug. There is no rubber gasket attached to it, and there’s not one attached to mine do I still need to put some rubber gasket on of some sort?

[@radekjanecek7105]

Super Andy 👌👍 Thank You

[@kwak1k]

Just did my first oil change on the Versys. I used the 'burping' technique, and it worked a treat. This how I did it. Swapped oil filter. Refitted sump plug with fresh washer. Filled with fresh oil to max line. Fitted oil filter just tight enough to seal. With my hand on the oil filter, I got someone to start my bike and shut it off on my command. I slackened the oil filter until it squirted a bit of oil,and shut it of quick, literally takes a second. Fully tightened filter, topped up oil level restarted and no warning light ☺️ You could do it with out help, but I chose to have someone start and stop the bike so I could focus on letting just a tiny amount of oil squirt from the filter. Hope this helps someone. Ride safe🤘

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

Should I let it warm up for a little bit before changing the oil? I was just gonna do it cold so I don’t have to worry about burning my fingers.

[@yusufseymen1985]

Your bike should be very warm before changing the oil. Because it is more fluid when warmer. We don't want to leave old oil on motor parts.

[@michaelprosser3466]

I have always had to burp my oil filter. First time the light never went out after 2-3 seconds. Tried restarting a few times as in this video but light didn’t go out like in this video. Dis some online searches and discovered the “burp” technique. Kind of crazy but it works every time now. Done 8 oil changes since 2015

[@yvonjasser]

You installed the oil filter wrong, you should never back the filter off 1/4 turn. Where the hell did you get that info???

[@MotoAndy]

And whats wrong about that?

[@yvonjasser]

@@MotoAndy you asking me what is wrong with a loose filter

[@MotoAndy]

@@yvonjasser by retracting the filter (about) 1/4 turn, you release the pinch on the filter gasket that occurs when tightening it. The filter is not loose after so little retraction. I have been replacing filters on my cars and motorcycles for over 20 years, none of my filters have unscrewed, loosened, leaking or puffed in air. With the next replacement, I always have to use the filter wrench as it is impossible to unscrew it with my hands. So to answer your question, where the hell did I get that info, nowhere, I know it from my own experience. Of course, you can disagree with my opinion and you have the right to do so, I can only assure you that if you do everything correctly, you will not have any problems with this method of changing the oil filter. Stay safe.

[@yvonjasser]

@@MotoAndy I understand that you never had a problem, but that is anecdotal and doesn’t prove anything. Every mechanics, every manuals, everyone I know who works on vehicles do not recommend what you are doing. Fine if you want to do it on your vehicle, but don’t recommend that to others in a tutorial video.

[@MotoAndy]

@@yvonjasser I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. This video is not "how it's done" tutorial, it only shows how I change the oil on MY Kawasaki Versys 1000, and you have no obligation to do the same on your bike.

[@scottydog4115]

Excellent video.

[@Glennozrx]

I have to burp my Versys 1000. The light takes way to ling to go out otherwise. I leave the oil filter very loose, start the engine, and quickly unscrew the filter enough to allow a splash of oil to come out and I instantly tighten the filter and the light goes out immediately. It was not going out in a time frame that it should have so I tried what I said (burp the engine) and it works well. I do it every time now and the light never stays on for more than 2 to 3 seconds. You warmed the engine before you did the oil change? Anyway, great video.

[@patdennis3751]

Please explain why you tighten the filter, then loosen it 1/4 turn. Ive been screwing on oil filters for 50 yrs and never seen that done.

[@MotoAndy]

To reduce the tension of the filter rubber seal that occurs when tightening it, it does not have to be 1/4 turn, 1 mm is enough. Of course, this is my way of installing the filter, if you think otherwise, you are absolutely entitled to do so. Stay safe

[@patdennis3751]

OK. Maybe I'll try that technique in the future. Have you ever had an issue with the system being slow to prime after a filter change? Some say it needs to have the air purged by loosening the filter momentarily after starting to get oil pressure quickly.

[@MotoAndy]

If you read all the comments below this vid you will find answear to this question.

[@gsxr88]

can you tell me how to reset the service light ?

[@MotoAndy]

OBD reader+cable+mobile phone

[@pascalvangelabbeek5535]

Dag Andy. Bedankt voor de duidelijke filmpjes. Ik heb mijn kawa voor het eerst zelf onderhoud gegeven. Het motorlampje blijft nu branden. Is dit altijd zo? En is er ook op een filmpje te zien hoe dit te recetten is. Gr

[@manuelfeijoo5799]

Enseñar el filtro q lleva y el aceite q le pones.

[@123lolshto]

Hi. Could you explain why didnt you heat the engine before oil change?

[@MotoAndy]

did it, it's just not shown in the video

[@peterschulz8645]

Nice video with a good overview to all necessary steps. But why do you start the engine three times after the oil change? It‘s really just a matter of „filling“ all the oil channels again in order to be able to read the correct oil level in the sight glass, isn‘t it? Best regards, Peter

[@MotoAndy]

Read the comments below, there is your answear, ride safe.

[@peterschulz8645]

@@MotoAndy Sorry, you are right! I should have read a little more carefully...😇 But thanks for the fast reply!

[@gearjammer3688]

I change the oil cold. Drop the oil out, leave it overnight. No scalded fingers etc. Also pre fill the filter before installation. No 'burping' needed.

[@jamesbower5995]

Andy, Do you prefer synthetic oil or standard. I know that this is an age old debate. I would like to know your thoughts because I am about to do my second oil change on my Versys. Thanks for the help and the channel is great.

[@MotoAndy]

Thanks man. Well, as you said, it's an old debate and there are as many opinions on it as there are people on this earth, so I'm sure whatever I write, someone will have a different opinion. I have nothing against mineral oils, but for my motorcycle I would choose at least semi-synthetic or synthetic oil, and anticipating your "why" question, I'll answer diplomatically "why not". Thanks for watching my videos, good luck with your oil change, whichever you choose, and of course stay safe...

[@jamesbower5995]

@@MotoAndy Thanks, Andy!

[@manmototv3995]

Home many km change engine oil

[@MotoAndy]

According to service manual for 2018 kawasaki versys 1000 every 12000km

[@manuelfeijoo5799]

Enseñar el filtro y el aceite q le pones.

[@Momo-Sparco]

Hey MotoAndy, educational vid, again. Can you explain why you replaced the washer of the oil plug?

[@MotoAndy]

because the washers, once used, can leak

[@perroguaton6543]

Muy buen video,, felicitaciones

[@kwak1k]

Have you tried 'burping' the oil filter when you run the bike after the oil change? It corrects the oil pressure quickly

[@MotoAndy]

no, I haven't tried because I only found out recently that it helps, so I'll try next time

[@caspyan]

good job :)

[@jonolascelle8525]

Forgot to show the reset on the dash

[@abigailvella1257]

Did you give it fully synthetic oil !

[@MotoAndy]

Semi synthetic

[@markymark1180]

Hi Andy - Do you notice any difference between Semi Synthetic and Fully Sunthetic. ?

[@MotoAndy]

I do not notice any difference.

[@malizec7793]

I was at official kawasaki service before 2 weeks. i have Versys 650 2018 model, and service man fill every time motorex semi sintetic (15W50 - for Versys 650). i ask why don't use full sintetic, he say that is for oil for racing, and it is chage more often that semi sintetic, basicaly after every track race. Also he mention that don't use JASO MA2 - latest generation of oil, because motorbike start to have problems with that oil. That is reason why he use Motorex 15W50 because it is JASO MA grade.

[@zoltaibiza]

Hey Andy. Have you used Castrol Power 1 or Castrol Power 1 racing? Also, I will soon change and also probably choose Castrol.

[@MotoAndy]

Castrol power RS

[@zoltaibiza]

MotoAndy Castrol RS is a semi synthetic oil yes ?

[@MotoAndy]

@@zoltaibiza yep

[@JeffGuillenoYoutubeChannel]

Why sometimes to use Kawasaki Genuine Oil. Base on my experience my Kawasaki Barako 2 175 in Philippines 🇵🇭 i had change oil Kawasaki Genuine Oil 20w50 and Genuine Oil Filter Color Lime Green Box because they had life engine than other oil the interval oil change 1000 to 1500 km because daily service 7 years tricycle in Philippines 🇵🇭 because the Filipino livelihood business

[@eric16000]

Idem for me, castrol racing = good oil ! Eric de ANGOULEME

[@fabioalessi9956]

Before you should warm the engine...

[@MotoAndy]

I did warmed up the engine, but I didn't record it, so it's not in the film, and it was the middle of summer 30C

[@desus007]

If you have a wet sump engine, you do not need to warm the engine. That way all the oil is allready at the bottom instead of spread all over your internals.