HOW TO Skip the Stealership | z900rs FIRST OIL CHANGE

#z900 #z900rs #kawasaki
Welcome back to the vlog. I am going to show you how to do this yourself and not pay dealership prices for a simple service. First oil change is one of the easiest things to do to your motorcycle with very basic skill and tools.
It's a 5-10 minute job on the z900rs.
Let me know what you guys think and what kind of mods or videos you'd like to see on this or any of my other bikes.
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[@jameshind6644]

The reason for putting some oil into the filter before fitting it is to allow the oil pressure to build quicker so that the top of the engine is not starved of oil after an oil /filter change. Putting a dry filter on without oil in it will delay the oil pressure build up due to the dry filter absorbing the new oil before the the oil circulates around the engine.

[@dorian_vlogs]

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[@appiegumussu]

Oil pressure takes mere seconds to build up and there will be a little oil film on essential parts. It’s no big deal and easy to overfill if you do fill the filter. Its best to fill oil. Start and run bike a minute and check levels again.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@appiegumussu accurate. 🤙

[@lancelemay6971]

I have always pre-charged the new oil filter with as much oil as I can get into it without spillage. Is it absolutely necessary, no. Does it hurt anything, no. Will it help the oil to circulate faster, yes. It only makes sense for people that are trying to take care of their equipment the best they can. People will never agree on what oil to use or the specific process…

[@billbright1755]

Nice work 😊. For me the best motorcycle 🏍️ oil I have found and use is Suzuki R 9000 synthetic. My bikes all purr like kittens and the clutch assembly works to perfection. It truly is great oil.

[@dorian_vlogs]

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[@stevemichaud5329]

Great video, I subscribed!

[@dorian_vlogs]

I appreciate it bro. 🙏

[@CityNDN]

the black and silver Cafes are great looking with the brown seat. nice.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Thanks, I agree. I waited for the right color. I always wanted one but the bright green wasn't my thing. I almost bought one and the first mod would've been a black paint job.

[@keithmcknight1223]

Had a green ZRX. First mod was black paint with custom red and silver pinstripe. Very sharp.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@keithmcknight1223 that sounds like a good combo. 🤙

[@edmalts]

lol 😂. Oil filter turn it until it stops and that’s the manufacturer specifications. I agree with you 😂. 😊

[@dorian_vlogs]

My guy! 🤣🤣 👊🤙

[@bartel-shop]

Excellent 🎞

[@dorian_vlogs]

✌️ thanks.

[@scottw550]

Get a magnetic drain plug if you don't have one, it wiil pick up small metal paricles.

[@dorian_vlogs]

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[@eyemallears2647]

Thank yiu

[@dorian_vlogs]

You're welcome. 👍

[@colt2206]

Yes I always poop refill filters too and ocd about being at top of lines

[@dorian_vlogs]

I gotcha. Best way to do it.

[@lancelemay6971]

World’s easier bike to change oil. Try a Goldwing DCT - 3 drain plugs and upside down DCT filter close to the ground with tricky O-ring.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Wow. Nice.

[@bangocat]

I've been told not to use synthetic oil for the first oil change. Mineral oil (conventional oil) allows the internal parts to "wear" in or seat themselves. The second oil change you can use synthetic. I'm curious what others think. I have a new 2023 Z900 that's due for its first oil change, thanks

[@dorian_vlogs]

I've heard that too but it's hard to believe almost anything nowadays. I say use what you're comfortable with, within reason and if the manual says it's ok, well, it should be fine. I've done both synthetic and conventional. Never had any issues. These machines rev so high that within a few miles, those internals are set. Just my opinion.

[@ebuljan]

Thanks for the video! Can you do one for topping off the coolant?

[@dorian_vlogs]

You're welcome, no problem. I'll do that.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Done. 👇 Thanks for the suggestion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mICUY4Jtm7qbg7M

[@aikidragonpiper71]

Thank God it has an external screw on oil filter. The only thing I hate about my 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R is it has an internal oil filter inside the block and it’s a pain to finagle around the exhaust to get it out and back in. Pain in the a#s

[@dorian_vlogs]

For sure. My ducati has an internal filter. It's a pain..

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Are those OEM turn indicators up front or did you add aftermarket classic style indicators?*

[@dorian_vlogs]

Aftermarket from a 2014 triumph thruxton 900.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

@@dorian_vlogs *Really? It looks good. There's an aftermarket that looks like the indicators on the '70s Z1 model but they're really big... and expensive. Thanks!* Was it plug and play or did you have to splice wires?

[@dorian_vlogs]

@hulkhatepunybanner basic splicing. I took the adapter from factory and tied the wires together with wire ties/clips if that makes sense. Bolted right up and they look good in my opinion. The only z900rs I've seen like this. The factory ones are just too modern looking for the retro look in my opinion.

[@kieranhickey936]

When two veins pop on your forearm your torqued .!!

[@dorian_vlogs]

For sure bro 😆

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

Good video Dorian, did you see how crazy the intervals are? I think I'm going to do mine every 2500

[@dorian_vlogs]

Thanks bro. I try to keep mine at 3k but no more. 2500 is probably good.

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

@@dorian_vlogs spotless inside as well as outside 😎 I just switched to vesrah rjl brake pads as well

[@dorian_vlogs]

How are they? People always complain about the brakes on this bike but they're not bad in my opinion.

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

@@dorian_vlogs vesrah? I feel like slightly better than stock, I've never been able to tell the difference between brakes, they sort of feel like EBC hehe, I think the front brakes are awesome, the rear brake is a little better but it's not as good as some others eventually I'm going to put a rigid line between the ABS and caliper, it's kind of an octopus back there

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@jean-pierrefernandez2460 I gotcha. Motorcycle brakes are hard to distinguish in my opinion. Brembos and all that stuff feels the same to me. Steel braided lines make a difference from what I hear.

[@radiffff]

Thanks for the video. What year is yours? I’m wondering why it takes 3.8 qt. Mine takes 4 qt with filter (that’s what the manual says)

[@dorian_vlogs]

No problem. Mine is a 2022.

[@dorian_vlogs]

To be honest though, the measurements are never exact. A few different factors affect oil level so just use good judgement and drop in some oil a bit at a time until it's at the right level.

[@larriwithay]

Mine also says 4 qt (3.8 L) easy gallon buy for the change. Love the measurements they provide on the bottles though. My ninja took 2L and just used that every time

[@dorian_vlogs]

Yeah you gotta feel them out and just go by the glass.

[@imthatguy1878]

Ive always maintenanced my own bikes but the dealership i bought from gives you lifetime warranty on motor and trans if you have them do all maintenance so I'll take that warranty

[@stephenmargetjak6989]

do you have aftermarket header? I was trying see if cat was still on there...

[@dorian_vlogs]

Stock header. No need to replace it and really no real benefit to it. The real gain comes from removing the bread basket shown here. The cat is in there. Hope this answers your question.

[@stephenmargetjak6989]

@@dorian_vlogs so you removed you cat?

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@stephenmargetjak6989 yep.

[@stephenmargetjak6989]

@@dorian_vlogs do you care to share how? any check lights?

[@dorian_vlogs]

@Stephen Margetjak it's in the video bud. If you're referring to the cat in the header, no, I did not remove that and there is no check engine light at all. This modification is done after the O2 sensor so it doesn't trip a code.

[@peartree2170]

Is this the same for the Z650RS?

[@dorian_vlogs]

Ooh that's a good question. I'm not sure bud. Let me look into it and I'll get back to you asap.

[@markcomisky7106]

That's wrench is a channel lock

[@dorian_vlogs]

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[@gtrs4ever]

I tried torquing oil filter per specs, I recommend not doing it. Specs is too tight; hand tighten is just perfect. My bike takes exactly 4 quarts, and yes, I've dropped my bike twice to check the level :( I now sit on the bike and use an inspection mirror that extends to check it.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Oh dropping your bike sucks bro. Hand tightening is the right way to go.

[@stephenmargetjak6989]

or put phone on video to inspect

[@xclent1975]

Or put you bike on rear stand every biker should own a rear stand for maintenance

[@dorian_vlogs]

@Justin Crisp , RE Broker correct. I own one for every bike I own. I made this video for people that don't usually have all the necessary tools. 👍

[@philipbooth7779]

I have always let a dealership service my Bike's over the years I am not capable of doing it myself.

[@dorian_vlogs]

As long as it gets done. 👍

[@philipbooth7779]

@@dorian_vlogs very true not worth having an accident because it's not been done properly. I edited my message I missed the years out.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Gotcha.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@Colonial Minuteman spot on on all points. 👍

[@antzw]

too easy

[@dorian_vlogs]

For sure.