How To: Yamaha Stratoliner Oil Change

[@alexguz2316]

Thanks Shane I just got an 08 yesterday couldn't find much on KZbin on this bike beside some Russian guy I couldn't understand great video keep it up

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Great video. Just picked up a silver 08 Roadliner S. What a stunning bike, on looks and power. Never had a bike drag me to 60 like this monster, and I still want to polish chrome all day.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Also the first bike I ever owned that takes over 5qts of oil! Very pleased with that.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

The exhaust note on that bike, especially with Cobra pipes, is wicked. Just don't crack the throttle anywhere near the popo, or you will have their full attention.

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Yeah for sure. Everyone I have know that’s owned one had loved it

[@marvconnelly989]

Bought a 2007 model new off the showroom floor in May of 2014. Not sure how this beauty carried over so long.?.?.? Still have and love it today! Sometimes wish for taller gearing but oh does she pull out of tight curves! Ride safe y'all...

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Your Strat is the most beautiful ride ever made. I’ve been looking for one. Nice bat wing. Thanks for sharing.

[@dangalli1]

Thanks for the video! Will you be doing a "how to" video on the transfer case gear oil change?

[@akletke1]

Great video. I did notice however that you checked the oil level by screwing the dipstick cap into the tank. This is incorrect, you check the oil level without screwing the dipstick into the tank. Just rest it on the top per the owners manual on page 7-9.

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Good call! Actually wondered about this years ago and forgot. Thanks for the call out. Screwing it all the way in will cause you to have a higher oil on the dipstick resulting in a low oil level in actuality.

[@Doodad2]

Thanks for the video! I have a 2006 Strat that I bought new. It now has 49650 miles on it. I still love this bike! My buddy has a 2018 Eluder. I wouldn't trade strait up!

[@cathyberry8400]

How do you get that bolt out behind the exhaust for transfer case? Cut down a allen wrench? or take exhaust all off? yamaha really screwed up there.

[@jimpardun5564]

So good! Thought I would have to jack this bike up. Glad to hear it can be done so easily!

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Yeah, not a whole lot to it! Have at it!

[@az3electrical]

Great video. The last drain plug, I had to grind down my stubby 17mm outside wrench to fit over the plug. I used Mobile 20W-50 v-twin full synthetic. What a great sense of accomplishment

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Just ran into that last night. Will be looking for a replacement plug bolt with a deeper head or an allen bolt for ease of removal. That thing is buried in there! 🤣

[@briangay5418]

Fantasic video, great in depth explanation! I've got an 07 Roadliner and this will make it easier.

[@guaymas07]

Nice video thanks man I got a 2016 I hope it’s at list close to that

[@rushedandlost]

Just watched the Strat oil change video. Good Information. Don't know if you still have the Stratoliner, but how to change air filter and spark plug video would be great. Thanks.

[@winfree95]

Great video Shane, I have a 06 Stratoliner and I’m doing the change now and this video was spot on👍🏾👍🏾

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Glad to help!

[@user-gn5uy6lx7z]

My next bike will be the Yamaha Rider. Looking at this motor I believe that they're the same. From the videos that pertains to the 1900 nothing really looks hard and I'm not a mechanic so this is doable. Great video and ride easy

[@daveburch235]

There are a couple of other 'Liner or Raider oil change videos on KZbin, but this is by far the most helpful to me. You answered several questions I had before attempting my first one. By the way, those are great-looking aftermarket hard bags. What do you have there, please?

[@yetisuncle666]

Those are the stock bags.

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Thanks brother! Appreciate it. And yeah, they are stock on the Strat Deluxe

[@cathyberry8400]

transfer case?? did you cut down an allen wrench to get the bolt out behind the exhaust pipes?? Real smart of Yamaha jeeeezzzzz

[@Maraggie]

Hi mate. Good video, thanks. Just bought 2010 Strat and it has a leak from the middle bit of the oil pump component (the 3-way with strainers on right side of the bike). I notice from diagrams there's no gaskets so I assume the strainer is supposed to seal? I will have it all off and I'm hoping I can without disassembling a lot of the bike... it's very tight in there. Any experience with that? Many thanks in advance.

[@mauriceboyd6944]

I was wondering what type of handlebars you have on your bike they look great

[@neckbone4941]

Super like because you're cultured listening to Bone Thugs!!

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Ahhhhh hahahaha! Now you got me wondering how you knew. I don’t remember music playing in the video… Maybe when I started it? I gotta go back and look. :)

[@neckbone4941]

@@Strat_Deluxe all love, much respect, ride free. 🤟🙌

[@ulisesjrdj]

Hi my friend,,,thanks for the video,very good,I did exactly the same,thanks...one question;where do you get the hard saddle bags,I like it ....

[@warrenwilliams9256]

They are stock from Yamaha

[@duanemckamey9655]

Nice Shane. Talk to me about your fairing and stereo, etc. I am in the search for one.

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Sorry I missed your comment. This is the stock fairing and stereo that comes with the Deluxe.

[@intelligentartist4080]

Place a brick, or something of similar size, under the kick-stand. It is enough to get to those drain bolts.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

Just bought an 06 that sat up with gas in it for over a decade. Cleaned up remarkably well. New fuel lines, a good cleaning and new battery was all it really took. Now I'm just catching up on maintenance like this and some cosmetic work. Paid $500 for it, hoping to fix and flip it but that's gonna be tough now that I cracked open the throttle. Runs like a raped ape and that vance & hines on it just sings.

[@fernitube4624]

Cuantos litros lleva??

[@sergeyk2923]

Didn't you forget to screw the cap at the end of the video (at 19:31)? O_o

[@randyhicks7954]

That is what I saw. ha ha oooop's

[@leswhite2820]

Great video

[@ryanbrewer174]

I have a question on the high side of bike opposite of kick stand the 2 Alan head up against frame under bike very small oil leak how could I fix this and what is these bolts

[@pauldavis4210]

What seat is that?

[@johngraham5722]

Good information thank you so much...what pipe u got ?

[@Strat_Deluxe]

This is the Vance & Hines. I think it’s discontinued now, but there are still some around.

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

What exhaust do you have on your bike? It sounds perfect

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Thanks man. It’s a Vance & Hines

[@MiguelCisneros81]

What handlebars you put on it? It looks sick!

[@Ram-re5em]

I would empty the pan every time that way less chance of spilling oil all over the driveway I would use a gear wrench on the other two oil plugs

[@porcupinebob7907]

Great video!, very helpful!, I just bought a 2006 Roadliner midnight!, Thx! ;o)

[@jerryh6825]

Great video, for detailed

[@brandoncummins5888]

How tall are those ape hangers and where dis you get them

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Came with the bike. So unfortunately I don’t know.

[@mpcinlv]

Thank you

[@gerardolopez4422]

Hi I just bought a 2007 with 70,000 miles and I want to do an oil change.,owners manual says 10w-40 and you use 20w-50. What do you recommend?thank you

[@Strat_Deluxe]

It’s hard to find any 10w40 unless you use the Yamilube. Unless you are in the great north, I rather use the 20w50. It covers the higher temps better. This is the second Liner I have had over several years and had nothing but good stuff to say about using it.

[@gerardolopez4422]

@@Strat_Deluxe thank you for answer I’ll follow your advise.Greetings from Anaheim CA

[@alex-sd]

I use 5w40 full synthetic with no issues. I too live in south cali.

[@bogkihlstrom9645]

What is that little bell doing there?? Bumping bell??

[@Strat_Deluxe]

farrowhd.com/guardianbells

[@geraldloftin6476]

Having issues getting my 17mm wrench to go all the way on the plugs. I’ve read that some guys needed to grind down their wrench for it to fit. You didn’t seem to have that issue in the video, so are you using a specific wrench?

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Hey Gerald, a Craftsman standard wrench or a stubby 17mm should work. But the wrench length you can use is probably determined on the ride height of your bike. I’ve definitely used a stubby 17mm before and just tapped the wrench with a hammer to loosen up the drain plug. :)

[@geraldloftin6476]

@@Strat_Deluxe I appreciate it. I swear my craftsman 17mm wouldn’t fit on there all the way. I’m assuming my 06 1900 is the exact same as the 07 and on models?

[@alex-sd]

Using a 17mm stubby wrench works great. I noticed you're using the K&N 204 filter and I've been using the 303. Just found out that the 303 is about a half inch longer which should mean more filtering media. Nice video!

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Alex, good call bud. I have used the 17 stubby before as well. Good to know about the filter. Did you find that out somewhere? Did your bike call for the 303? Not sure why my listing showed me the 204, but I certainly wouldn’t mind switching out of the rest is same (anti-draw back and all).

[@alex-sd]

@@Strat_Deluxe I googled kn 204 vs 303 and found that info. I've been using the 303 for years and got that part number from a strat forum a while ago. I think the 204 is the newer part because of certain sport bikes needing more clearance being shorter. Strat has no clearance issue and works great. Also, there is a cover you can buy that will protect your oil filter from rocks and such and I highly recommend that addon.

[@tkong35]

Whats thr bell for my bike has it too im a noob my first bike was a roadstar 1600 i want this next whats thr bell for ?? Lol thanks n advance

[@Strat_Deluxe]

It’s the Guardian Bell. Do a Google search for Motorcycle Guardian Bell. It keeps the road demons away. :)

[@John-fg7uy]

The bell is a gift from any one ,it's said to protect you from wrecks ,crashes ,even death, if someone offers you this ,take it and then thank them

[@SKYHAWK56]

What year is your Strorliner?Mine is a 2009 Strorliner S 19cc Cherry Black, bought it brand new n only has eighteen hundred (1800) miles, had the oil change in 2009 after I put 6000 miles according to their instructions..I been driving it in California freeways n streets, not much driving, should I change the oil again?

[@Strat_Deluxe]

I change mine twice a season minimum no matter the miles. If I happen not to ride much, it would be overkill, but typically I ride at least that much. It’s an investment, so I treat it as such.

[@damacknificent151]

What is the fuel consumption on this bike? Are all stratoliners fuel injection or carb?

[@coscolito]

About 35ish mpg, all are fuel injected

[@steverussell1963]

great video..thanks

[@pushinink67]

Shane Where did you get those mirrors inside the fairing? Nice!

[@Strat_Deluxe]

They were there when I got it. Honestly they aren’t very sturdy. Just uses the plastic to Mount and they have already cracked. I think I am gonna replace and do more speakers. :)

[@ryanalvarez1591]

Why do you have a bell ziptied underneath the bike?

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Guardian Bell. It keeps the Crash Demons away. americanlegendrider.com/a/blog/guardian-bells-on-motorcycles-keep-riders-safe

[@ryanalvarez1591]

@@Strat_Deluxe wow no joke, that’s really cool. I just bought an 06 Yamaha Stratoliner 30k miles where I live in San Antonio, Texas today and it has one on there, I was clueless. Thanks for the info, that’s pretty cool.

[@basshoh]

@@ryanalvarez1591 its also called a Gremlin bell ....and someone has to gift it to you and your bike for it to be effective...lol....yrs ago in the MC we was told a Brother has to care enough about you to gift you one so nothing happens to you !!!!....Lol

[@ryanalvarez1591]

@@basshoh lol….. sooooo….. should I take it off?? Then I’d feel vulnerable 😅😂😂

[@SKYHAWK56]

By the way your video was very goo n helpful, Thank you

[@leswhite2820]

Does anyone know a good backrest for the driver

[@Strat_Deluxe]

I love the Mustang seat and backrest!!!

[@davejohnson6352]

I have a 2014 Strat with the mustang seat and adjustable back rest. It’s the best seat I’ve owned. So easy to do the long day rides of 500-600 miles.

[@Ram-re5em]

The bottom of my bike is detailed like it’s brand new it’s never dirty

[@creigmacc]

My oil hardly looks that good going in than yours coming out. 😁

[@paulpugh2480]

You Let that spare key on the key ring bang against the paint .

[@Strat_Deluxe]

No scratches. :)

[@johnhargis4566]

I M H O that's the best all-round mass produced air-còoled V-twin O A T ❤ 😊😊

[@saxtx09]

Nice video. I tried to watch one on a Yamaha Raider but the guy must have dropped a dozen F-bombs in the first minute. It was like watching Scarface change oil.

[@Strat_Deluxe]

Hahahaha. Glad to help.

[@ut1004bp]

Yikes, I cringe when I see a ring full of keys scratching the paint as you use your keys, and the dropping of the seat up-right on hard/rough surface (damages the vinyl on the seat pan points).. Yes I have owned a stratoliner for 15 years

[@Strat_Deluxe]

I hear ya. No damage though. Trying to do stuff at home and I’ll-equipped. Was just trying to put together a video for my auto repair students. Just for technical info. :)

[@coscolito]

I was wondering the same. I would expect a teacher to do things the right way all the time. It's a created habit. No cardboard, no replacement crush washer. And he said he was all prepared.... hope his students don't catch on on those habits

[@openureyes]

👍👍👍👍👍🍀🇮🇪

[@craigellsworth9682]

Warm the motor 1st