How to Change the Oil on a Motorcycle | Honda CM450

[@MotoMango]

Hope this helps anyone looking to change their oil! Thanks for watching all :)

[@geronimo9193]

Hey I'ma first timer gna get cheapest bike possible but which may end up being a Honda shadow 700 2000s.. I wanted to replace the seat with a long flat and put a cafe style rear front fender on would I have to have the end of the bike raised ? To fit that flat seat I see pictures but don't know how ppl do it... I want to the handle bars n everything else to stay the same

[@MotoMango]

@@geronimo9193 Usually have to modify the frame to have an aftermarket seat look good. If you don't wanna fabricate, you can have a custom seat made

[@tommyconner1467]

I just purchased a 1982 cm450, thanks for sharing , now I know how to change the oil. I've got a long ways to go, it needs a good bit of work, but I figure a $100 was Worth the investment

[@MotoMango]

Oh wow, $100 is a steal! Happy to help, cheers!

[@tommyconner1467]

@@MotoMango well I discovered that I can't get it to go into neutral and the sprocket won't turn. But the clutch cable is froze up, could that be an issue, I'm mechanically inclined but never really fooled with a motorcycle internal parts but I'm fixing to learn, because I'm very motivated to fully restore this bike.

[@tommyconner1467]

@@MotoMango hey do you know where I could find the side covers, the ones that cover the battery and the one on the left side.

[@tommyconner1467]

@@MotoMango well I mess with the bike today got it to spin over with the switch and all the lights work as they should, the reason it wouldn't go in neutral, was the chain had rusted to the point it was stiff. I ended up removing side cover and then I had to remove the sprocket, I got some more stuff to do before I start it. But I found out mine is the 450e the economy version. Which is ok with me. I just love this more and more, I'm getting more excited about the full restoration. Hopefully I can find all the parts needed.

[@MotoMango]

Well that's best case scenario! Super easy fix. Mine is also a cm450e. I think all the 450s were the economy sub-models.

[@hachewie]

I wish the ZZR oil change was this easy.

[@MotoMango]

Love me the old Hondas. They are very easy to work on xD

[@jemangus1]

Polish engine, maybe soda blast fins.

[@MotoMango]

Already sold it xD done putting man-hours into that thing haha

[@DocJonesGarage]

Thanks Zach, and I'll go check out GoldGuy too. 👍

[@MotoMango]

He's another "young" lad like me xD Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@marshallsteve2]

Do you have the full service manual, or better yet a link to it? I have had a tough time locating one for my 1983. Thanks for doing this video, it helped me with my first ever motorcycle oil change!

[@MotoMango]

I gotchu bro! Dm me on Instagram and I'll send you the link. I've got a PDF of the manual

[@MotoMango]

And awesome! Love to see it!!

[@abouta9097]

Could I bother you for one too, I have a Honda 83 CM450A Maybe I can find the semi automatic with a reference :)

[@MotoMango]

@@abouta9097 dm me on IG!

[@abouta9097]

@@MotoMango will do!! Whats your exact name there.. …some imposters! :) lol

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Great show! 😁👍

[@MotoMango]

Thanks Vino!! 💯🙌

[@motomode1125]

Thanks for sharing! Just inherited my father in law's 1982 CM450, it's been sitting for some time, so ill definitely need to change the oil

[@MotoMango]

That's awesome bro! Let's keep these old Hondas alive bb 🙌👌

[@coltonryan1826]

Thanks @MotoMango for the clear step by step! Any chance anybody might have a link for where to get the filter, o ring and gasket online in Canada? or at least the part number that would get me on the right track? (I'm brand new to motorcycles let alone the retro stuff so apologies for the ignorance)

[@MotoMango]

Are you able to order from 4into1.com ? That's where I ordered everything I needed. Partzilla is another good one but I don't know if international shipping changes any of that

[@MotoMango]

And happy to!

[@arielluquer8274]

Where would you get the replacement o rings? Can you use Viton cord instead? Would any gasket I find work as long as it's made of a durable material?

[@MotoMango]

Yeah, I've made my own gaskets before by cutting them out from sheets of gasket material. Cmsnl.com is a good place for OEM parts like piston rings and other internal parts. Idk about using viton cord though

[@flatcapcaferacer]

It is good to see younger riders like yourself so passionate about motorcycles. 👍👍

[@MotoMango]

Thanks :) ✌️

[@omeritzhak981]

hey there, thanks for the video! can anyone recommend where to buy the rubber for the oil filter online?

[@MotoMango]

4into1.com 👊🍻 cheers mate

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Great job as always Zach! These type of videos are gold for folks that need help on bikes like this. Keep up the great content. Eric

[@MotoMango]

Thanks, Eric! Always try to help people out 💪🤘

[@mmotorcycles9497]

Another good vid. I’ll checkout goldguy

[@MotoMango]

Thanks, Marc 💯🤘

[@ConnorChambers-x7u]

What do I do if the nut is really destroyed looking and rusty

[@MotoMango]

Is it stripped?

[@602North]

You do such a great job on the videos. Helpful and informative!

[@MotoMango]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you, RJ! :)

[@abouta9097]

Being a girl my biggest problem is some of the bolts seem over tight, just like you said haha. Any tips for getting the 17” off if its really tough? Not quite strong enough!

[@MotoMango]

YES! If you add a breaker bar to the wrench you'll get more torque/leverage to be able to break the bolt loose. Find something long that fits over your wrench (I use the lever from my jack stand because it's just a long steel tube) and use that as the lever to turn the wrench. Hopefully this makes sense and helps. Let me know!

[@MotoMango]

Feel free to dm me on IG and I can send pics of what I do! 👌

[@abouta9097]

@@MotoMango thanks so much!! So got it off today and finished the job! but now I will for the manual too!

[@MotoMango]

@@abouta9097 🙌🙌💯💯

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Quick and easy👍

[@MotoMango]

Totally! Love working on Hondas xD

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Man your editing is really on point! I don’t have an older bike like this but I truly appreciate the quality of your content Zach Cheers buddy It’s no wonder you have so many subscribers! Nicely done sir

[@MotoMango]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it :)

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

@@MotoMango 👍❤️‍🔥🔥✌️✌️✌️

[@ACECafeBikes]

Nice one Zach, really good stuff. Love the audio porn 😉❤🍻

[@MotoMango]

Thanks, Mike! Yeah, she sounds pretty damny awesome xD 💯🤘

[@deborahchesser7375]

Man your clutch is slipping bad, throw a stack in it, $75 and 1 hr.

[@MotoMango]

Yeah, I can feel it haha I just was gonna let the next owner do that if they are cool with it xD

[@MotoMango]

I've already put a lot of money into the bike 😭😭

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@MotoMango I gotcha, I didn’t know if you were going to hang onto her or not, a clutch would be a cool and easy vid. Stay safe bro

[@MotoMango]

@@deborahchesser7375 Appreciate it mate!! 🤘🤘

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@MotoMango makes me wish I had my first bike, 76’ CB400F Super Sport, 4 into 1 and 6 gears stock. Breezed through my MC license test (in 82’ lol) while others struggled. One guy was on a Wing, can you imagine trying to weave that hog through a course. I’m wanting a dual sport, they are the wave of the future I think. Especially at 60 mpg and gas at $4.