How To: Oil Change on XR650L [ALL STEPS!]

[@one_terrabike3151]

Timestamps: Removal/Draining Unbox: 0:01 Oil dipstick: 0:17 Bottom Drain bolt: 0:27 Top drain bolt: 1:05 Oil filter: 1:31 Oil Screen: 2:04 Install/Refill Oil Screen: 3:06 Oil Filter: 4:14 Bottom Drain Bolt: 5:25 Oil: 5:47

[@ricardodueck261]

Great video! i have one question, any response would be much appreciated. Does the oil get filtered directly out of the chassis before entering the crankcase?

[@nickbercik7693]

Just about to change my oil today thanks a lot!

[@1skinnypuppy]

You are awesome buds. Thank you very much! Another video that I wish I could push like more than once! Thanks again!!,

[@one_terrabike3151]

I intend to remake some of my older videos (this one included) as this wasn't my best production quality XD.... But I'm, very happy to see it helped you out! As always you're welcome, and you need to let me know if you have a video you want me to make as I'd be more than happy to do so if it sounds solid :)

[@charlietuna1971]

Ahh! You reminded me that I forgot the oil screen last time.

[@one_terrabike3151]

Glad I could help! 🙂

[@southendsurfer]

The oil screen is bull crap..... Never seen one dirty

[@jaybyrd5556]

You make great videos thank you

[@Vanderkitten]

Be careful when loosening the front oil line. It’s best to use 2 17mm wrenches, one on the screen plug and one on the oil hose fitting turning. Mine was also stuck on and it broke the metal part of the line… which is a $100+ dollar part. Joy.

[@one_terrabike3151]

Sorry to hear that! Great advice though that I follow too :)

[@mrsmel269]

great work ONE !!! were picking up our BRP on friday . #livetoride

[@one_terrabike3151]

I appreciate it! 😁

[@grilliak1267]

What about oil temperature? I think you should let bike work on idle for 3-4 minutes to make oil more hot

[@one_terrabike3151]

You're right! :) Typically, I'd say ride it until it's at operating temperature (200°F on mine) and then let it sit for ~5-10 minutes....that way the oil would come out faster

[@thomasmarquez6790]

Hey man hate to be that guy but you should really use latex gloves. Been a mechanic 38 years and last year was diagnosed with Leukemia CML. Dr believes it was caused by skin exposed to chemicals such as used oil and brake cleaners. They are not lying about used oil can cause cancer. I will have it the rest of my life but with the help of modern medicine I can live as long as the average person. My Leukemia is in remission now but I am a lot more cautious when handling cancer causing chemicals. Safety first we only have one life…

[@Jemgirly]

Hey thanks for your input. Now that I just turned 40 I'm finally starting to take my health more seriously.

[@one_terrabike3151]

You're entirely right. I made this video before I too became an actual mechanic at a shop and I always use them now! Great comment & hope more see it! :)

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Awesome video! Which temp gauge do you have in the dipstick hole?

[@one_terrabike3151]

XR's Only, but get a Hemisphere Offroad one (they are a better company and the dipstick wont fog over time)

[@southendsurfer]

I thought your supposed to start the engine after the first quart? Then add the second quart?

[@azxp]

Liked, subscribed and belled. Thanks for this video. Nice job.

[@cosscat]

quick observtion. You forgot to add some oil into the filter before inserting it back

[@one_terrabike3151]

The manual doesn't call for it, so I didn't include that. However, you're more than welcome to do so as it won't hurt anything! Thanks for watching!

[@629ripley]

I’m a brand new owner of a 2021 xr 650. When you say contact cleaner are you referring to brake cleaner? Sorry for the stupid question. Thanks.

[@629ripley]

Awesome videos BTW.

[@one_terrabike3151]

I was indeed referring to brake cleaner XD (thanks for catching that!). And it's not stupid to ask lol...you dont want to mess up your brand new XR :D. Feel free to ask more questions as they arise :)

[@jingelsby]

@629 Ripley...Congrads! I just bought a 2021 Also!

[@gerardharewood4817]

Just put the first 600 miles on my new Xr650l 2021 myself and am about to do my first oil change, thanks for the video @one_terrabike

[@pollepost]

What about torque specs on all plugs and bolts? What about the second oil screen behind the clutch cover?

[@one_terrabike3151]

I should've included the torque specs 😣... Also, there's an oil pump behind the clutch cover but no additional screen that I'm aware of that's done on a normal maintenance schedule.

[@123puyol]

2l Oil?

[@speedolover1793]

Better have more than 2 quarts Clymer manual said 2.06qts for filter and oil change on my 18 xr650 it took 2.75qts

[@one_terrabike3151]

You'd be correct. However the .06 is largely insignificant which is why 2 was fine here. When you fill up to 2 quarts it will *not* show the correct oil level until you follow the procedure of fully warming up the bike and then checking as the manual recommends. You'll quickly notice the 2 quarts is somewhere between the high and low mark whereas anything more than 2 often times shows it's overfilled. And an overfilled engine is definitely not better than one that has an oil level in between the ranges. Yes, every bike is different and yours might hold more, but I'd advise you to make sure you're not overfilling your oil as that will prematurely kill your motor

[@speedolover1793]

@@one_terrabike3151 yeah I read on a blog somebody else said that they added nearly 2.75

[@speedolover1793]

I've checked it it's between the marks

[@one_terrabike3151]

Then you're all set! :)

[@PhilosoraptorXJ]

2.75 is too much, just in case someone reads this later. The oil should be checked hot, approximately five minutes or so after shut down. I check mine at every fuel up, because it’s just convenient to do. Pull the dipstick, wipe it off, and keep the bike upright. Place the dipstick back, do not thread it, and pull it out. Should read near the top of the gauge if you added 2 quarts. That being said, on these dry sump bikes, I’m not entirely sure if they’re as susceptible to damage from overfilling.

[@takenotesadv]

Great

[@voicesmuenda9127]

How many liters of oil ?

[@one_terrabike3151]

1.95L with a filter change 😁

[@DungNguyen-cw5ob]

👍

[@christerry3432]

What year is that bike?

[@one_terrabike3151]

2006 😁

[@christerry3432]

@@one_terrabike3151 noice! Just picked up a 1994

[@one_terrabike3151]

Yeah I had my frame powder coated white to get that look 😁

[@dangrimes5078]

My filter is stamped with instructions to put in in backwards. I ruined my engine.

[@one_terrabike3151]

Hopefully that isn't what brought you to my video 😥. Best of luck on the rebuild if that's what you're doing next.

[@southendsurfer]

Only get parts from a Honda dealer. idk about these online places

[@user-gdxt-7399]

Contact cleaner? This is for electronics and it's expensive. Maybe you meant to say brake cleaner?

[@one_terrabike3151]

You're absolutely right! (My mistake lol) Ride on! 🙂

[@EPA3]

Dude loves contact cleaner