Honda AFRICA TWIN ~ How to Change the Oil & Filter ~ CRF1000L

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[@ColinsMarine]

Thanks for the good video. Just a couple notes: the manual recommends you change the crush washer each time on the drain bolts. Second I usually leave my pan off till I fire the engine so to better spot leaks. Thanks for showing us how.

[@blackrainb0w]

Wow someone who answers all questions. Very informative.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Blackrainbow Thanks !

[@690ADV]

super cool video keep them coming

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Already got your first 600 miles on it, sheesh, that didd take long my friend, good stuff, Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week. shared. keep up the great videos.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Heartland Dual Sport I been busy making videos !

[@ColoradoDualSport]

Very well done video. Thanks!

[@WOODZMAN]

+ColoradoDualSport Thanks buddy ! Good to hear from you !

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Good video - thanks for sharing 👍

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Paul

[@Speedytrip]

Great video, thanks!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for watchin

[@mycbtguy]

Have done my own oil changes on my bikes for 25 years so wanted to be sure I could do so on this bike before I purchase it. Thank you for the excellent video on how it's done!

[@WOODZMAN]

Your so welcome, Thanks for watching

[@barryseago7165]

Great tutorial friend!!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks you sir

[@rgodinhojr]

Thanks from Brazil!

[@WOODZMAN]

Your welcome from Thomas Hollow USA

[@martinbennett3969]

very clear instructions. im just doing my first service. thanks for sharing.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Martin Bennett Your welcome ! More to come

[@CRAIGSCHULER]

Thanks 👍

[@WOODZMAN]

+Craig Schuler Your welcome

[@gustwowheeling7337]

Excellent how to Woodzman! 600 miles already! Get miles, get home...adventure rider!

[@WOODZMAN]

+Gus Two Wheeling haha I noticed you say adventure rider now instead of dual sport rider lol

[@gustwowheeling7337]

Sorry about that, I'll go back to calling you dual sport rider. Honda power sports website does categorize the Africa Twin as adventure...lol. Be safe, dual sport rider.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Gus Two Wheeling lol yea I know and I figured that is what you was doin GusMaster

[@victorkelley5097]

Just got my 2018 Africa Twin brand new last week. Already due for the 600 mile oil change. Thanks a lot for the video man, SUBBED!

[@WOODZMAN]

Awesome! Thanks for watchin

[@WOODZMAN]

Awesome! Thanks for watchin

[@tonycuckoo4719]

Thanks

[@alvinlee2195]

thanks a lot

[@WOODZMAN]

Your welcome

[@mbarnatan1]

WOODZMAN ADVENTURES. Another well done video. The step by step with close up shots were very helpful and allow me to do exactly the same as you did. However, I spilled a bit more oil than you! Just a newbie.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Marcos Barnatan haha it happens ! Thanks for watching !

[@allenhenry1113]

im really shocked they havent gone with synthetic oil. great clip thanks

[@WOODZMAN]

+allen Henry I have just never used it. The bikes last for ever on just plain oil it seems like. I do t know if synthetic is really worth the cost difference

[@agnesbitcon1885]

@@WOODZMAN Just bought 2019 model Africa Twin in the red, white and black and couldn't be happier with it . In regards to oil , I have found in my experience that the basic older style engines or even those with not so high compression ratios prefer to take a liking to the mineral oil . I think higher compression , performance engines like the thinner synthetic oil as it aids power delivery ? Just ordered a full set of Altrider crash bars and was trying to decide on colour of their bash plate . Think you made a wise choice in the black one on your bike as I will now too buy one in black . Keep up the good work with videos as I find them very informitive and helpfull . Watching from Australia and see ya later hey .

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks so much, I love the AltRider products. I think the black looks the best by far

[@simonbell2535]

Thank you so much for posting this Woodzman, I am clueless about bike maintenance and need to catch up fast because me and my girlfriend have agreed to travel 2up to Mongolia from the UK (8000 miles) on 1st May 2017! What I need to know next is how to clean/change the air filter on my AT then how to drain the fuel, then how to change the brake pads and then, maybe you could change a tyre for us or at least tighten the chain; I am sure there will be more requests so ignore me if you don't have time but thank you very much in advance if you can. Si (and Jenny)

[@WOODZMAN]

+Simon Bell Your welcome ! That sounds like an awesome trip ! I will be making all those videos as soon as it is time for my bike to do it !

[@motoroadtrip7564]

Thanks for the video, i have question what are you use for wash you bike, very clean. 👍✌️

[@WOODZMAN]

I actually use Maxima Bio wash. After I use a wash mit with soap. amzn.to/2UuWd0m

[@crazyrebl]

I have a 98 xr 600r and a 05 650l im trying to pick up the new crf1100 standard but im having problems finding one right now. Hopefully soon..

[@WOODZMAN]

That will be awesome

[@nossojeitodeviajar2859]

New subscribe thankyou

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for watchin

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Hi there - do you have a video of how to change and bleed both brake fluid systems? Many thanks. 👍

[@WOODZMAN]

I sure haven’t

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

I have questions sir , Is the crash washer come with the bike from the factory ? And when should I change it ?

[@WOODZMAN]

Crush washer ? It came factory, I never change mine

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

@@WOODZMAN thanks alot

[@Robert8455]

Another good video Mr Woodzman. Did you find it strange that Honda made it necessary to have two drain plugs?

[@WOODZMAN]

+Robert DeMilo Yea and I'm not sure why it's that way, there must be I divider in the cases somewhere

[@agarciaguero]

How is it going sir, I want to find out we’re did you get that oil filter wrench? I want to buy one like your. Thanks

[@WOODZMAN]

I just got that at the local auto parts store. I took my new replacement filter down and matched it up. Take the plastic off the filter first then find the filter tool that fits.

[@dmay2136]

When checking your oil level, is your bike on the side stand or straight up? Seems to make a big difference..

[@WOODZMAN]

+D May Straight up, I have the center stand so I use it. And don't screw the dip stick in.

[@greygoose4x46]

Man you are throwing up vids with the new bike up like crazy !! Looking good !

[@WOODZMAN]

+Grey Goose 4x4 lol I'm making them so I gotta load them lol

[@everythinggaming7938]

Do you need to bleed the oil can u not just top it up

[@staffordvideoproductions5788]

My instructions say to run the engine for three minutes then let it sit for three minutes before you check the oil level.

[@rmgslc]

My bike due a oil change. The oil you use is it fully synthetic or semi synthetic

[@WOODZMAN]

+Rodney Mc caughey My fist oil change was just regular oil but now I use Maxima Full Synthetic

[@timtarbet7301]

Just finished the 600 mile oil & filter change. Manual says we're suppose to change the "clutch oil filter" also. Did you change yours?

[@WOODZMAN]

+Tim Tarbet That is only on the DCT version. I have the Manual so I don't have the clutch filter

[@timtarbet7301]

No DCT, I was glancing at the manual, maybe i should read it more carefully....lol Thanks

[@WOODZMAN]

+Tim Tarbet lol no problem, I actually did the same thing

[@TRAIL325]

When are the new tires coming?

[@WOODZMAN]

+TRAIL325 haha not got any ordered yet

[@mackenzietucker5012]

Where's a good website to buy double take mirrors?

[@WOODZMAN]

+mackenzie tucker I got mine from crfsonly.com

[@offroadtrailrider77]

Is rotella oil a good option for this bike?

[@WOODZMAN]

+ktm trailrider Well I do know some that use it and they are happy with it.

[@Megashovelman]

Proper maintenance of changing the oil and filter is critical for FULL function of the bike for superior performance. Also an experienced motorcycle mechanic may change the oil and filter for less cost than the dealer.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Megashovelman oh yea, well I have been a Motorcycle mechanic for 30 years or longer so I alway do all my work myself.

[@mackenzietucker5012]

for the crf250l do I need to buy any of the extra parts for double take mirrors?

[@WOODZMAN]

+mackenzie tucker the double take mirrors come with everything you need

[@mackenzietucker5012]

so the options that say "extras" I don't need them?

[@WOODZMAN]

+mackenzie tucker all I know is when I bought them they came with the parts to mount them with

[@jadoune340]

Hello, what about the warranty , if you change your oil by yourself ??

[@WOODZMAN]

My shop said that will not void warranty as long as you do it the way the manual says

[@WOODZMAN]

My shop said that will not void warranty as long as you do it the way the manual says

[@bachshl]

What size is the oil removal wrench? where did you buy it?

[@WOODZMAN]

+Shlomi Bachar I believe it's a 2 1/2" filter. I have the Big Bike Parts 4-201 for mine now

[@bachshl]

Thanks, in the video, you use another tool, which also allow using torque wrench.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Shlomi Bachar Yes in that video I did, it worked but really didn't fit right.

[@bachshl]

got it. Thanks!

[@SGFAdventures]

When is the first valve check?

[@WOODZMAN]

+SGFAdventures 16,000 miles

[@SGFAdventures]

That is nice.

[@ripmax333]

easy peasy, as usual from Honda. but something is telling me that the valve check is a bit of a pain because if i'm not mistaken to check and change the tappets on the inlet side you have to remove the cams. the exhaust should be a problem.

[@WOODZMAN]

+ripmax333 Yea I haven't looked into that yet. I will have to break out the manual and check it out.

[@inspectorchicken]

Don't you need to change the seals on the outlets?

[@WOODZMAN]

No not if they are in good shape. I don’t

[@tdr30]

How about a vid on removing the spark plugs on an AT? There don't seem to be any on KZbin.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea, probably because you never need to, they burn so clean, the plugs last a long long time

[@tdr30]

@@WOODZMAN Appreciate the reply. But there are thousands of ATs out there approaching the age where they need plugs replaced . . . or at least checked. I suggest a vid on it because yours are clear and easy to follow, and there don't seem to be any vids on AT plug inspection on KZbin. You would get a lot of views being the only one.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea I totally understand. I would but I actually don’t have the AT now, I sold it and went back to the CRF250L

[@twistygrip4180]

I torqued my drain plugs with a 1/2 inch Matco impact......

[@WOODZMAN]

+Twistygrip Fla haha well ...

[@twistygrip4180]

Hahaha just kidding ;)

[@twistygrip4180]

I was surprised when I found there are two drain plugs. The way the oil comes out of the holes makes a frigging mess! When it hits the drain pan it shoots up and over!!!!!

[@WOODZMAN]

+Twistygrip Fla yes I had the same problem, oil went everywhere

[@azlong4596]

Do you know the actual oil weight?

[@WOODZMAN]

+Luzianna Long Yes, its 10w30

[@cc3775]

To think I paid the dealership $180 to do that job. Did you know that if you want beefier foot pegs that XR650 pegs fit perfectly? I bought a cheap $20 set on eBay and they went on without a hitch.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Christopher Cain that is good to know. I will check them out. Thanks

[@twistygrip4180]

That's great information there!

[@oldschooldirtbiker]

Between you and heartlanddualsport I know how to work on the Africa Twin better than I do my CRF250l.. Oil changes skid plates dc outlets everything..

[@WOODZMAN]

+oldschooldirtbiker lol me to

[@thejolty7951]

What do I need to do this?

[@WOODZMAN]

Oil, filter and tools

[@thejolty7951]

Thanks a lot

[@stevenwescott1422]

Doing 1st oil change this week. Love the bike mine is white and blue. I thought there was a clutch oil filter? Also is that your skidder? Check out my video wescott logging cutting pine. From Maine ride on.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Steven Wescott There is a clutch filter on the automatic but not the manual. Not my skidder just a friend who was cutting some logs

[@eddybedder2865]

Id would have put oil in and started bike for 10 min then put skid plate back on. I had the sound off so maybè that was mentioned.

[@WOODZMAN]

Well it only takes a few seconds to circulate the oil around the engine.

[@HORNET6]

Cracks me up when people multi click a torque wrench. Start the bike and let it idle for 20-30 seconds so the filter is filled then recheck the level.

[@WOODZMAN]

+HORNET6 very true ! Thanks for the input

[@sweetcostarica]

I multi click everything just to hear that sweet clicking sound. Like Lay's Potato Chips one chip (click) is not enough. The video above is the clearest & most complete Africa Twin oil change video I have seen so far. Nice WOODZMAN ADV.!

[@mbarnatan1]

It cracks me up when people criticize the good work of others and do nothing else. Thank you Woodzman, that was my first oil change.

[@WOODZMAN]

+Marcos Barnatan Yea it takes all kinds lol I just ignore some people

[@WOODZMAN]

+SoAZRider Well you are absolutely correct

[@madczechoutdoors1088]

Mine cost me $265 at the stealership. Wont be going back for an oil change. EVER. Mine was at 500 miles. There is a wrench symbol that comes on and it cant be turned off except by a computer. I found the thing I need to turn it off, but it cost $75. But better than paying almost 300.

[@WOODZMAN]

+MAD CZECH OUTDOORS wow that is crazy, what bike you have ?

[@madczechoutdoors1088]

Tiger 800 XCX

[@WOODZMAN]

+MAD CZECH OUTDOORS ah that is sweet

[@daveogle4239]

run the bike for 3 min then check the level after 3 min sitting. You need to fill the filter up with oil. Go ahead and put in 4.5 us quarts total. I have the CRF 1000A (non DCT) and use exactly 4.0 us quarts of 15w-50 Mobile 1 synthetic, then add .5 us quarts of Lucas synthetic stabilizer. I get the best performance out of her when using this. Better compression and sealing on the rings and valves. Using Diesel specific oil also, people have had good luck using that; like Rotella, Delvac, etc. Heavyweight 15w40, 15w50 etc. thick and gooey is what she wants... Also some other helpful info: The oil fill cap is notorious for vibrating off when riding. There is an aftermarket fill cap that has a wire ran through it to secure it. Find it at www.procycle.us Also from procycle you can get magnetic drain plugs. I also attach a magnet to the filter on the front, after installing it. Pull the magnet and put it on the new one during oil changes. replace Hondas aluminum crush gaskets on the drain plugs with copper ones... Best performance mods bang for the buck: drop 1 tooth on the countershaft sprocket, and get rid of the catalytic converter and muffler. Get a fully open exhaust with a GP type muffler. 2 bros. racing is the one I got. Fully titanium. Sounds badass, nasty and bike runs cooler, way more responsive and better top end.

[@Speedytrip]

Another oil option is Honda oil. They designed the oil and they designed the engine, they should work pretty well together :)

[@WOODZMAN]

I use the Honda GN4 in my CRF250L

[@midtown4853]

Ciao a tutti la mia scelta per usare il mio cellulare sulla mia moto africa twin 2019 come navigatore é ricaduta nei tre pezzi della ram mount ram-b-408-37-62u supporto telaietto parabrezza, ram-b-201u-a prolunga da 6cm e seconda della grandezza dei cellulari e di dove sono posizionati i pulsanti volume ed accensione in queste due soluzioni ram-hol-un7bu oppure ram-hol--un10bu. La ritengo la soluzione più valida per l'africa Twin 2018, 2019 vista la palpebra e in più non rischiate con prodotti tutti chiusi ed impermeabili che il cellulare vada in crash per il surriscaldamento.

[@martinbennett3969]

i have a tip. don't change the oil on the driveway pavers. it saves having to clean them, and you won't get into trouble. lol

[@WOODZMAN]

+Martin Bennett lol great tip you have there

[@Tankerman]

Leave it running while you changing your oil it really cleans out the inside of your motor haha. Go ahead touch the pipes I don't believe you. stay safe

[@WOODZMAN]

+Tankerman could you please make a video of it on your bike so we can all see how it is done ? Thank You