How To Change The Suzuki Boulevard C50 M50 VL800 Motorcycle Oil

[@msiddi01]

I changed oil on my M50 by putting a big disposable aluminum foil tray under the bike without using a bike jack. Got on the bike towards the end so I could lean it and get all the oil out. Very easy to do and not a drop of oil spilt outside the tray.

[@gilbertgeeybarra5240]

Lol same and that was before checking online for anything different for bike

[@lucatripp7129]

instaBlaster

[@jbailey13]

I just changed the oil on my 2008 C50 w/o using a lift. My method: Make sure the bike is parked in gear. I use short pieces of wood (which I screwed together to the correct height) to fit under the right side of the bike. When placing the wood do the right side first. Place the wood under the right side then sit on the bike and lean it to the right until it's resting on the wood. Then stand the bike up straight and use your left foot to push the wood under the kickstand. You can vary the wood thicknesses to get the bike really close to level. It also cost nothing, just used scrap wood about 4" x 8". The tires also remain on the ground so it's really stable.

[@DanHuey08]

Wife heard the white towel comment and yelled all the way from the laundry room, "You're not using any of my white towels" Haha

[@barbkeen1221]

😳😂😂😂😂😂😂🏳🏳🏳

[@kellyj5389]

I just read the comments and I'm with you Bryan. You cannot in any way siphon the oil out. There would be oil left and "dirty stuff" that would have drained. Too bad there isn't an easy clean way to do the oil change.

[@proditoresmoriendum86]

For oil changes I just put a brick under my kick stand to keep the area unobstructed to work in and you can make less mess

[@edwinkubena9944]

Thanks, these Boulevards are great running bikes my O7 takes me to work every day

[@jimclarke9853]

Great series, enjoyed seeing your progress! How about using a funnel? One of those with the flexible tube on the end. Just wire it on the hoist below the drain plug with the hose in the collection tub. Cost a few bucks for the funnel. No mess!

[@rickhoffart5758]

When I had my honda vtx I would ride it up on 2 small pieces of 2X6 lumber and then a 2X4 under the kickstand for more clearance. I did have a shallower pan also. You do need to cut a corner of the blocks at a angle to make it easier to get on the blocks. I love the Rotella 6T Oil.

[@cruepprich]

Excellent demo and advice. Thanks so much! When i pulled the drain plug first time i changed the oil on my used 2009 C50, there wasn't a crush washer, and no leaks. In the manual i couldn't find a reference to using a crush washer. Does it matter on this bike?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

You should always have a seal. You may have missed it scrunched on the old bolt head.

[@Transphoenixbiker]

Thank you for showing the filter and oil.no one else really shows whatthey use

[@ArizonaRE]

Cool idea for the foil ramp, worked like a charm :-) I've used plastic garbage bags or left over shopping bags. I really don't have this problem with any the the bikes I have. The CB250 has the drain bolt on the side of the kickstand so it drains well, the Enfield has a center stand which is awesome. The problem I have, center stand or not, is the CTX is so low I cannot get a drain pan under it. I now use one of those $1 plastic bins about the size of a shoe box, but it is tight. The Bobber is ready to go, and I'm ready for those videos B-)

[@ArizonaRE]

I meant to add, Harbor Freight sells one of those front wheel chocks for under $50 or even a fall-away triangle stand would let you have access under the motor for less than $15 tinyurl.com/p8xwgvh But your method works and it's only every 3K miles, so what, twice a year?

[@mkleyn99]

Great video! What kinda bulb are you running in your headlight? Sucker looks super bright!

[@lindseypenn107]

don't need a jack or any special pan..leave it on the kick stand and when its about done draining out sit down on the bike and stand it up straight for a couple minutes..lean it back over n put the plug back in . i used the old cat box to catch the oil from the crank case and what small amount runs out around the filter when changing it. done.

[@buffalodebill1976]

I'm using a flat cat litterbox to catch the draining oil (on both VL800 and C90T) 🙂

[@yasithfernando4778]

Do you know anywhere to buy spare parts for these bikes. Any links or stores I really need some parts.

[@garyholt4445]

I use a similar motorcycle Jack on my C50 Boulevard and it leaves room for access to the drain bolt so I don’t need to do the aluminium foil trick you use.

[@alexphillips2839]

what bulb are you using your headlight seems super bright

[@macd-zinecustoms643]

Never used a stand before..just do it as is..lean it up right, rock it a bit..never had an issue. Why the need for an extra stand/lift?

[@donnyhooks6970]

Probably harder for him to lay on the ground, I've never used a jack or stands for any of my bikes oil changes but i can see it being a big deal to a guy that has back issues etc.

[@lennygiardini7269]

Do you have a video on how to drain gas from c50

[@bassintexas6706]

Some people prefer conventional vs synthetic.. What's your take on that?

[@justauser]

Use synthetic on an mc

[@Trukerinfulleffect]

Anyone who has a bike should own a stand,I just use a custom funnel to drain the oil and filter,I also use a oil scavenger to get all the dirty oil out because after draining the motor oil there is still about 16 oz in the motor itself

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Trukerinfulleffect That's just silly. #1 not all bikes can even be supported by them. Like my FJR. #2 not all need them even for an oil change - never needed it with my Harley.

[@777dragonborn]

Is there any way to make these bolvards go faster I mean in terms of passing on the interstate.

[@edmondcharrette8711]

Where did you get that license plate mount. It looks sick!

[@shadowjohn2266]

you dont need the stand i use a side stand and guess what no mess lol

[@sajeedlakhani]

I liked the front and rear fenders, are they custom?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

blue collar bobbers

[@skyeye7509]

where did you get the lift? What's the model #? I wouldn't mind paying around 50 for a jack, but all the ones I've seen are 100 or more

[@stephenmorochnick7376]

I see you use synthetic oil. Just curious as to your opinion to switching from synthetic oil from regular if there are 30,000 miles on the clock. Is there a benefit at that point? Great job on the bobber. I'm inspired to the point that after a 35 year hiatus from riding bikes, I've signed up for a Learn to Ride class and have been looking hard at the T100. Cheers mate!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Stephen Morochnick Awesome! Never too late to go back! No, no benefit at this point - just pointing out it's a great oil for the price if anyone needs it.

[@Becky-ll1vl]

I just bought a 2009 C50T with 4500 miles. My 3rd bike after selling the last one 26 years ago. Much to learn. I want to begin doing my own maintenance starting with changing oil so thanks for the video.

[@ganonpig]

About how often would you recommend changing the oil on these bikes? 3000-5000 miles?

[@StriderNZL]

3000

[@punisher6001]

What is the order (screws): First, the top valve release; 2nd the filter; ?? Sorry I didn't get this.

[@obywan7901]

Serious question why did my fresh oil went dark af after a week of riding?

[@justiniskander-williams7262]

Am I good to get the Dorman 65271 Copper Oil Drain Plug Gasket for my 2014 Suzuki Boulevard c50 b.o.s.s.? Your clip showed that you used this but Amazon.com says that this item does not fit this model vehicle. Could just be an error on their part.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Sorry, I don't know, I don't have that bike anymore

[@RunTheseStreetsR9]

how do you remove the seat on a new Suzuki m50. there is no bolt on the back like there used to be

[@lakjaswal9138]

I have 2014 Suzuki M50 Boulevard. Can any one tell me what type of oil filter I need?

[@thenov1944]

K & N or OEM Suzuki Oil Filter .

[@theunknownkadath]

Suzuki recommends getting their oil filter.. (obviously??) :)

[@stevennicola2165]

Where did you get the front fender from

[@renerasmussen3636]

Just let the wife hold the bike while changing the oil. Dont let he see the towel 😀😀😀😀

[@tittyfrance3540]

well ordered and good tips , i like the jack lift,,,

[@tjmarine6865]

No mess if done on the side stand.

[@trainerpool8919]

Where did u get a $60 lift from

[@gugughama]

when you will upload some riding videos ?

[@jasonjackson5696]

Certainly there is enough room to do the oil change without a jack.

[@renediaz2030]

how to change or clean injectors of a Suzuki boulevard 800 cc year 2006

[@andrewperez446]

What size washer was that

[@d.u_john]

Is that Automobile engine oil or for motorcycle?

[@777dragonborn]

No don't use that . Motorbike oil has addivitvies in it just for the wet clutches inside .

[@dinonoce]

I thought I saw 3000 ml on your site glass; wouldn't you just put in 3 liters of oil and leave it at that? I presume that's why they marked the site glass with the 3000 ml.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

dinonoce Yes, same as the 3.76 qt capacity. However those are perfect condition units. I prefer to get it right in practice by simply filling to the correct level in the engine. Different size filters and exactly how much old oil you got out effects any predetermined number.

[@dinonoce]

Good point, I didn't think of the different filters...you're not using an OEM filter

[@tomsawhorse895]

What is the filter number

[@MattyB3D]

KN-138

[@motomanjf]

Exactly

[@Trukerinfulleffect]

I have always had a stand ,30 years+imports and domestic ,I had them all all iam pointing out that it's a,small investment for working on your bike,like brakes,motor work,etc,you don't just use the stand for oil changes,

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Trukerinfulleffect Dude you just saw me do the whole build on the lift. So in this case, the stand would ONLY be for an oil change. Not worth it. I'm all for buying useful tools, but not when there are alternatives. I think a very shallow pan and simply doing it on the ground is the simplest answer.

[@motomanjf]

Use a old cookie pan, or cut open a bottle of oil.

[@jefferyhall1646]

Is that Jeff Daniels?

[@Trukerinfulleffect]

Ok,the $60 stand is a bad investment ,lol

[@darrengarlough5121]

can't you just put the bike on its stand to change oil?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Not all of it

[@ubatool]

I don't have a Jack or a stand, just do it.

[@renediaz2030]

how to change the injectors of a Suzuki boulevard 800 cc 2006

[@motomanjf]

Why don't you just drain it on the kickstand? Then just lean it over

[@TwoWheelObsession]

motomanjf Not enough clearance for the pan. Maybe if I had a super shallow one...

[@johnkegarise2837]

TwoWheelObsession I drain the oil on the side stand of my Honda Shadow but instead of using a commercial drain pan, I cut the side off of an empty 5 quart oil bottle with a utility knife. This makes a perfect sized oil pan that will fit under the bike, and hold all the old oil. It is sturdy enough to handle when you are ready to drain the used oil into a bigger drum or drain pan. When it gets to dirty and grimy, pitch it for a new one. By then you should have another empty one handy. Hope this helps!

[@edmondcharrette8711]

Just put the bike in gear and lean it up against your house...free level stand