Honda XR400R Oil Change with Frame Screen

[@MotherlodeMotors]

HOLD THE BIKE LEVEL WHEN IDLING, DO NOT REV IT. LET IT WARM UP THEN SHUT IT OFF AND CHECK THE LEVEL. YOU WILL OVERFILL IT IF YOU LEAVE IT ON THE KICKSTAND LIKE I DID.

[@facetious_1]

Best video to date..no BS yammering on for 26minutes before hand....a man's man...thank you....soo direct and simple..

[@privategent1]

Well...I just got my first dirt bike since I was 14. I am 39 now. Lmao!!! Still a kid at heart. I just love this video. Straight easy to watch. I love how you listed the required torque specs. I used that the most. Left it on pause...did my thing...and then torqued it all down. Thanks.

[@ronelmy4081]

I bought my 2003 in July 2002 and change my oil every 2-4 rides. I just popped by here being too lazy to find out roughly how much oil it took...being the first ride of the year coming up. I have never heard about that screen at the bottom and mine has a bash guard in front of it,..so never even noticed it before. It all came apart as you showed and mine was about as dirty as yours,...so I guess frequent oil changes has helped that. Thanks so much for posting this,....learned something about my bike after almost 15 years of owning it. LOL

[@teepee4296]

Ron Elmy have you still got your XR ? I bought mine new March 2003 & I’ve still got it now & will never sell it.

[@gusgiesel]

Good video, thanks. A few notes... the frame screen does not need to be cleaned very often, mainly after a new clutch or internal engine parts are installed or periodically every year or two. Also the oil filter cover has an O-ring which needs to be replaced periodically, some filters will come with a new O-ring. The oil filter cover bolts are torqued to 8-10 lb-ft if I recall. Finally, if I dump 2 quarts into my XR400 it will overflow out the fill hole. (Ask me how I know.) So I add about 1.5 quarts and run it for 5-10 seconds and then add the remaining 0.5 quart of oil, run it again and check the level. I suppose I could kick the engine over about 30 times to make room for the rest of the oil, I've never tried that. Thanks again, you know this bike well and you do good work.

[@Cabritostube]

Thanks for the awesome oil change video.. I like how you speed up the footage, it makes it flow nicely. Well done!

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thanks!

[@javiercuffaro4933]

Dear, when you place the oil filter, it is preferable that you place the filter on the cover and then insert both things into the housing (to prevent it from coming in crooked, out of its housing). hug

[@danodbdb]

Thanks for your response. After doing some research I'm pretty sure it's the stator wiring grommet. There is supposed to be a small rubber grommet where the stator wires feed into the left side of the engine. The previous owner globed silicone around it but now it's leaking allot of oil. I have no idea where to find one of those rubber grommets. You probably have to buy a whole new stator & wiring harness. That would suck lol.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

danodbdb oh yeah left side that sounds right.

[@javiercuffaro4933]

Estimado, cuando colocás el filtro de aceite, es preferible que coloques el filtro en la tapa para, luego, introducir ambas cosas en el alojamiento (para evitar que entre torcido, fuera de su alojamiento). Abrazo

[@jeffhauserman8553]

great video. I've changed the oil in my bike a bunch of times but I watched your video a couple times because it was cool

[@901math4]

Great video. I appreciate the details. Always like to double check before doing an "occasional" project. Thank you.

[@TheDigbycorsa]

hi taylor ,did you clean the oil screen inside the bottom of the right hand casing?

[@richardtaladriz7752]

You start your bike like a Boss!!!! im still deal some days with her LOL, great quick and easy video. thanks

[@ozziejim8472]

About to do my first oil/filter change on my xr400 this helped, thank you.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

You're welcome.

[@PawlikowskiRobert]

Hey, just to confirm, the top end and the crankcase share the same engine oil? You drained the oil in the frames down-tube as well as the crankcase but only added 2 quarts back into the top of the frame. This will refill the down-tube as well as the crankcase? Thanks!

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Robert Pawlikowski Yes, transmission and engine share the same oil, and the downtube is just an oil tank to hold extra capacity for them.

[@PawlikowskiRobert]

@@MotherlodeMotors Thank you!

[@RideWithTheWolf]

So what oil does it call for and what are you using? The prior owner said to use a pro 80wt

[@MotherlodeMotors]

I would just use whatever it says in the manual or just honda 10-40 motorcycle oil.

[@decentgarage]

What front fender is that on your xr400?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHuohJmZpb9rgKc

[@decentgarage]

@@MotherlodeMotors Yep! I found that video right after I commented! I'm going to do this to mine. Turned out awesome!

[@buellxb1200rider]

Great video, really informative and easy to follow, thank you.

[@jkimo1178]

Where do you get parts from? Can't find the o-rings.....

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Mine was is good condition so I just cleaned it and re used it. If you need one and can’t find one then try getting a kit of different oring sizes like they sell at harbor freight and see if one works.

[@jkimo1178]

@@MotherlodeMotors great… thanks… hope you post more xr400 videos. You do a good job as a videographer.

[@MartinTapperMedia]

How many miles does this bike go before each oil mantance session ?

[@markvining1760]

Great video well organized to the point

[@Chrissurfs]

Hello. Thank you for instructional video. Im concerned about what oil to use. No one seems to make up their minds on mineral as it was designed or synthetic because its improved. Thanks ! :)

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Doesn’t really matter as long as it’s slippery. It’s just preference. If you don’t have a preference then go with the cheaper option.

[@Chrissurfs]

@@MotherlodeMotors thank you sir ! :) Doing it this afternoon. Im going to try mineral first since it was built for it. See how it manages.

[@Chrissurfs]

@@MotherlodeMotors did it !!! pity I cant post a pic of the frame filter. It had like beach sand and gunk attached to it. Cleaned it and published on FB with a link to your video. Thank you.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Awesome! Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@Marketgarden01]

excellent video. Are you planning on ever doing a valve clearance video?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thanks. Don't have the bike anymore so probably not.

[@zele3372]

@@MotherlodeMotors Too bad u sold it,it is great machine. 💪

[@gregvannoy]

Good video, dude. Thanks.

[@keenanhoward1311]

Great video. I changed my oil, let the bike get hot then checked the dipstick. It read barely on the low end. I put almost 2 quarts in. Any idea why the dipstick reads so low? I'm on a flat surface

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Make sure you hold the bike level, off of the kickstand. I forgot to note that in the video. The oil pump is on the right side of the motor and it is what regulates the amount of oil in the sump, when the bike is leaning over the oil pump is higher which results in a larger amount of oil being in the sump. If you hold the bike level there will be less in the sump and your dipstick reading should be higher.

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Very good video on this procedure. Thanks

[@MotherlodeMotors]

+Robert Rowlands Thanks for watching.

[@munoz20]

Man how do u get ur bike to start up on the first kick like that!!?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Gotta get all adjustments perfect, carb, timing, valves, good oil helps. Just need a healthy bike. Also, it's a KZbin video, how do you know I didn't edit out 100 kicks?

[@giannisyt9730]

what starting gears your xr is wearing

[@kylechupick2232]

Where’d you get the o ring for the frame screen

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Cant remember, I think it was still in good condition so I used the same one.

[@michaeljamesca]

Perfect video. Thanks bro.

[@johncoffey176]

Great video. Thanks!

[@jona540]

Wich oil do you use on xr400? thanks in advance

[@MotherlodeMotors]

10w-40 or 20w-50 if you live in a hotter climate. Always use motorcycle specific oil because it has additives for the wet clutch.

[@danodbdb]

What is the cable that comes out the top of the crankcase. Mine is leaking oil where the cable goes in.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

danodbdb not sure which you are talking about? probably the clutch?

[@mavrichek]

hey bro) ty for video) tell me plz how often i need to replace oil?

[@jeremiahgotelli895]

About every 500 miles.

[@joedart2932]

Awesome no B.S instructional!

[@hudspace]

Where can you get a replacement o-ring for the frame oil screen?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Looks like #24 here... parts.southernhonda.com/a/Honda_1996_XR400R/55097965__6247782/FRAME/14KCYTE1_KCY4F2600A.html

[@hudspace]

Thanks for the quick reply...and great video much appreciated!

[@KcYukon]

great video

[@rhumbemotos6944]

Que aceite usaste???

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Motorcycle oil for use with wet clutch.

[@АлександрВолков-б8ю5ф]

Good video!!! Thank you!!!

[@MagicusBolivia]

what is that, in the front fender?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

It is a fender bag for tools or tire tube.

[@rigobertopakas6745]

Excelente 👌

[@Шурик-с1я]

новый масляный фильтр перед установкой пропитывают маслом так то..

[@giannisyt9730]

Hp??

[@alir8691]

مرسی عالی بود

[@greivinrosales1343]

Good

[@WinZawHtet-y8v]

2 liter lar

[@sxs4l245]

Wet clutch oil!

[@michaelhathcock7941]

Ahhh...sank u!

Great Video , Thanks mate