How to Change Motorcycle Oil and Filter (& flush engine)

How to change your motorcycle oil and filter. In this video I flush the old oil out with engine flush, and then change the oil and filter. Specifically for the ZX6R J models.
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[@traieking]

Just brought a j1. Thanks for these uploads although I've brought a very well maintained one it's nice to do all these services myself anyway for peace of mind. These are very helpful indeed

[@garya3056]

Good content, brother. Thanks very much. I guess we all do it, but you do love the word “so”! All good though...

[@motorbikeway]

Haha! Thank you very much. Definitely my favorite 2 lettered word. So! have a great day!

[@garya3056]

Frazer Langford 👍

[@TheDervMan]

Some people poor some of the new oil into the filter to reduce the time taken to restore oil pressure on first startup. Good stuff Fraser 🔧👍🏻

[@motorbikeway]

Thanks, I might try pouring a bit of oil in the filter next time. All extra ideas are welcomed. All the best!

[@biryaniofbodyhair]

+1 for this, I forgot to do it for the first time ever yesterday and couldn't for the life of me figure out why the oil light was on! i just cracked the filter a little then started her up and quickly re-tightened the filter again job done!

[@memybikeni9931]

Good old copper grease. It’s interesting to see an oil filter on a fully faired bike in quite good nick when it comes off. Mine was so rusty it leaked before I got to the job. That’s what you get with a naked lady sadly. Never used that engine flush before but then I’m about to strip my engine down before I refill it. Although I guess it’s the galleries that benefit. Good job done well mate,

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you very much sir! I used to get a filthy rusted filter, with a few of my previous naked bikes. Definitely needed the strap wrench for that :-) All the best

[@paulwoodcock6570]

Very simple but very informative

[@MRTPR]

Nice Video. I always do my own at 5000 KM'S. Saves lots of money and easy when you know how.

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you, I generally do mine at the 5000 KM mark, keeps the bike on top form. All the best!

[@garethwatts_]

never seen a spring washer on my sump plug usualy a copper gasket/crush washer that needs replacing with an oil change but maybe the kawasaki is different. never used a flushing agent will have to try it nice vid

[@memybikeni9931]

Yeah they are all different. Solid washer on my CB500 doesn’t need replacing at all. Just check for leaks after a run.

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you, you are right! most of the time it is a crush washer or copper gasket. I think the spring washer is more of a novelty mod. I have used spring washers on previous models, to keep tension on the plug, but doesn't make any difference. All the best, and thanks for your comment!

[@motorbikeway]

True true, If it fits and it's not leaking - Perfect! All the best!

[@Cinz11]

Great vid Frazer. Just got my first bike, an identical zx6r to yours and I've just been through all your vids. Will soon be doing all my fluids and filters and it's great to see first hand. Can't wait to get stuck in! Also love your camping vids, keep them coming man. Take it easy.

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you very much! Great choice of motorbike 😉 Good luck with your maintenance, and It's great to read such positive comments about my videos. Take care & all the best!

[@PetrolJuice]

Quality content, thanks for the info!

[@sootycakes]

very good video as always frazer

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you, very much appreciated. All the best!

[@jourdan2047]

Was the oil hot after because in total that would be 15 minutes of idling ?

[@stevepowell4946]

Before screwing on the new filter i always pour some new oil into it.

[@HalfdeadRider]

Not necessary it will fill as the oil circulates.

[@ayeyaaar2890]

@@HalfdeadRider pre filling prevents oil starvation for first turn on

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@ayeyaaar2890 nope, the oil pump pumps the oil around, the filter being dry for a second makes no difference.

[@angelaa.4437]

I've watched a few vids on bike engine flushing, but no-one ever operates the clutch or gears with the rear wheel off the ground. Surely this should be done to make sure the gears and clutch are also cleaned.

[@motorbikeway]

It does make sense to engage the clutch and gears, with the wheel off the ground. I think it is more of a safety issue. I used to put my bike in first gear, with rear wheel raised, just to lube the chain. I was later told by a bike safety expert it is an "unsafe practice". Thanks for the comment!

[@rwes2940]

This is flushing the engine not the transmission

[@angelaa.4437]

@@rwes2940 This engine is modern 'unit' construction as all modern motorcycles are, with an integral gearbox.

[@carlotheatheist]

hey. for flushing of engine. should i use it's old oil before changing the oil of the engine itself?

[@arieslim176]

Thanks man...really appreciate it 💪💪

[@Dr.MohammadRashdan]

How much should i pour in.. Im planning to get the 1L canister. Thx

[@pinkoschwarz9761]

hi i am vittorio from italy. thaks for your precious vids. if i change oil filter like you i have to refill with 3,6 L o 4? i did not understand this.

[@motorbikeway]

Hi Vittorio, if you're doing the same as me (oil and filter), it will require 3.6L of oil. All the best & good luck!

[@pinkoschwarz9761]

@@motorbikeway thanks a million...

[@TheBossCraigCooper]

Great video. i normally use a crush washer but i keep seeing spring washers over the forums. is there a brand of oil you would recommend?

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you, I recommend any oil product from Germany or Switzerland. But I'm sure there are many other great product waiting to be unearthed. All the best!

[@herbertXX]

could you tell me the code of the oil filter?

[@adityapundir8128]

nicely done 👍. cheers

[@motorbikeway]

Thank you very much! All the best, and have a great day!

[@ViezeVingertjes]

Wouldnt you need to remove oil before inserting the engine flush? Forté for example is like 800ml of liquid to flush... that's quite a lot if it's already on it's max.

[@motorbikeway]

It really depends on the engine flush you are using. To be honest the best way would have been to release the same amount of oil, as the engine flush being inserted. Great comment though!

[@ViezeVingertjes]

@@motorbikeway Thanks for the response, going for a flush myself too as it's a very old bike that seems to have had a rough time. It's topped up on oil, so that's why i was wondering haha. :) Great vid tho!

[@nikispasov7583]

Hello mate. How often we need to change oil and filters?

[@motorbikeway]

Hi, for this model we should change the oil every 5000 miles or every 2 years (whichever comes first), and the oil filter every 2nd oil change. I personally change the filter each time I change the oil. All the best!

[@nikispasov7583]

@@motorbikeway thank you mate! Its my first bike. I just bought it. Can you give me some website, here in UK with good quality parts.

[@TTechSpecs]

So this zx6 is the same as my 05 zzr600?

[@motorbikeway]

If the zzr600 is roughly the same, I might upgrade to that model next year 👍👍 Cheers!

[@TTechSpecs]

It looks identical! Same air scoop in the front and everything!

[@Tiesemans_one_in_ten]

LOL so uh when waws the last time you cleaned and lubed your chain :P

[@ricksanchez694]

One mistake. Please use NEW OIL to lubricate the new filter with and not old dirty oil, as the containments might burn and your filter will get stuckt to the engine. I tried that two times before now. Fresh oil everytime, and a rag to clean the old oil of where the filter will seal does not hurt either.

[@motorbikeway]

Thanks for your comment, that would explain why I needed the strap wrench last time. All the best!

[@Labgorilla]

Oil plug removal and replacement can destroy your engine block if incorrect torque is applied. Often the engine block is aluminium and the plug is steel. Only one winner.

[@jays2763]

The bike should be standing straight to change all fluids as you ride the bike straight up not leaning over.

[@theponkster]

Engine flush is evil tuff and you never get all of it out which means your new oil is instantly thinned - if you insist on using it check you can get your sump plug loose before you put it in !

[@motorbikeway]

Great comment! Also worth mentioning not to put it in an old engine, as it can sometimes melt away the sludge that has formed part of the seals. I'm not suggesting engine flush is damaging the seal, but the engine flush may reveal some bad seals and create leaks. Thanks, and all the best!

[@maalikserebryakov]

I see Kawa i like

[@iandawson7373]

Bye your self a plastic funnel much easier

[@motorbikeway]

Good shout, would make life a lot easier! All the best!

[@Brownspeed_auto]

Next time throw some oil in the filter first

[@maalikserebryakov]

3:50 fail haha

[@CK.one1]

Stay away from engine flush it's not good for Any engine. Just change oil and filter and stay the hell away from engine flush

[@maalikserebryakov]

Oil flushing is bad for ur engine